When a storm, fire, or burst pipe rips through your home, the first instinct is to fix what you can see. Yet the outcome of ...

Back in April, a big storm blew through my Missouri neighborhood, and golf ball–sized hail pounded my home with fierce intensity. A little later, I was sitting on my couch when I felt something wet ...

It's crucial to understand how to file a homeowners insurance claim after a natural disaster. Insured losses alone for Hurricane Helene are now estimated at over $6 billion. Hurricane Milton weakened ...

The horrific wildfires in Southern California highlight the need for homeowners insurance to cover damage from these severe weather events. Insurance does typically cover this kind of emergency, but ...

(CONSUMER REPORT) — Before Mother Nature packs a punch on your home, know what to do after she leaves town. We’re talking about understanding your homeowner’s ...

When your homeowners claim is denied, the shock usually gives way to a single regret: you wish you had a thicker paper trail. The right records, photos, and receipts will not only help you appeal a ...

Hurricanes Helene and Milton wreaked havoc on states across the U.S. Southeast and Gulf Coast, with each estimated to have caused losses of at least $50 billion. With hard-hit communities still ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Facing a tight insurance market and fast-rising insurance rates, more and more people are ...