Home Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on home insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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An Inventory of What We’ve Endured: After the WildfiresA traumatic experience like the California wildfires reminds us of other losses we've endured. But simple tasks return us to the present and drive away despair.
By Bob Sipchen
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Looking to Relocate? Plan for Climate Changebuying a home Extreme weather events are on the rise. If you’re moving, make sure your new home is protected from climate change disasters.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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4 Ways to Lower Home Insurance Premiums in 2025Learn how to reduce your homeowners insurance premiums with these four effective strategies.
By Jacob Wolinsky
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Wait, Why Did My Insurance Premium Increase?!No one likes it when they get a higher insurance bill, but there is most likely a logical reason for why it's gone up. Let's explore those reasons.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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What Is Insurance Good For? Let Us Count the WaysYou might resent having to pay premiums, but when disaster or just a minor fender-bender happens, you'll be happy you have the financial backup.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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State Farm Seeks Rate Hikes After California Wildfire Losses: What It Means For YouState Farm has requested emergency rate increases of up to 38% in California, citing wildfire-related losses. Here’s what homeowners need to know.
By Carla Ayers
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Insurance Bad Faith After Natural Disasters: What to KnowUnderstanding the basics of insurance claims after catastrophic losses is important, especially if you encounter insurance bad faith. Here's what to do if that happens.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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The Outlook for Home and Auto Insurance in 2025?Home and auto insurance premiums may not increase as much as in recent years, but the industry remains under pressure.
By Sandra Block
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Post-Disaster Financial Planning: How to Protect Your AssetsA financial adviser who knows all about surviving natural disasters recommends ways to mitigate long-term damage to your financial health after a disaster.
By Pam Krueger
