Home Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on home insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Do Wildfires Have You Worried About Your Insurance Coverage? Here's What to DoWith the California wildfires causing billions of dollars in damage, now is a good time to assess your homeowner's insurance and ensure it covers disasters.
By Sean Jackson
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California's Home Insurance Crisis: Rising Risks, Soaring Costs and Limited OptionsAs wildfires intensify across California, insurers retreat, leaving homeowners with fewer coverage choices and higher costs. Learn what’s next for the California insurance market.
By Carla Ayers
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How to Find Insurance Coverage in Disaster-Prone AreasIt can be difficult to find insurance in disaster-prone places, but these steps can help.
By David Rodeck
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How to Deal With Property Insurance Claims After Wildfires
There are right ways to deal with your insurance company, and there are ways that will slow down the process. Here's how to do it the right way.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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How to Save on Homeowners Insurance: Boost Your Deductibleinsurance Boost your home-insurance deductible and you’ll not only reduce your premiums but also avoid filing small claims that could cause a rate hike.
By Kimberly Lankford
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The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in US HistoryEconomic Forecasts The most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history have come from wind, fire, water and drought.
By David Muhlbaum
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How to Protect Your Home from Natural Disasters with the Right InsuranceBecoming a Homeowner Not all damage is covered by standard homeowners policies. Make sure you’re prepared for wild fires, floods and other weather events before it's too late.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Do You Need Separate Flood Insurance?insurance What to know about getting separate flood insurance, including the costs and coverage.
By Donna LeValley
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Are Democrats or Republicans Better for My Insurance Premiums?Let's compare how these two political parties might affect your insurance premiums now that the 2024 election is over.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
