Complaints and questions keep pouring in to 5 On Your Side about home insurance companies raising rates beyond the state-approved maximum. Insurers are using a loophole in a state law to send “Consent ...

Q. My insurance company has sent out a letter saying that my homeowners insurance coverage will not be renewed if I don’t sign a document agreeing to let them charge 14 percent more than the rate ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...

Mandy is an Austin-based freelance writer and content strategist. In addition to covering insurance for Forbes, she also works with startups and Fortune 500 companies in real estate, PropTech, ...

The price of a typical homeowners insurance policy in the U.S. rose about 20 percent in 2024, according to figures from the Consumer Federation of America. The forces behind that big jump vary, ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Homeowners insurance protects your property and belongings from fire, theft, natural disasters and other unexpected events. It can also pay for lodging and other expenses while your home is being ...

Damian Davila is a personal finance writer and marketing specialist. He also has 10+ years of experience as a GMAT instructor. Ebony Howard is a certified public accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor ...

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The number of American homeowners without insurance has jumped to 12% from 5% in 2019. The spike in uninsured homes is being driven by a dramatic rise in the cost of coverage. Higher premiums are ...