Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Homeowners insurance is a form of property insurance that covers losses and damages to your ...

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Your home is more than just your largest purchase, it's the center of your life. So, making sure it's insured should be a priority. After a catastrophe, having homeowners insurance — and the right ...

A new study from The Zebra reveals that homeowners insurance rates nationwide are approaching $3,000 a year. Find out how to ...

New data reveals where homeowners pay the most—and the least—for insurance. Rising premiums could reshape affordability ...

NerdWallet’s Kimberly Palmer says many homeowners make the mistake of auto-renewing their policies instead of shopping around. Her advice: Shop around on sites like Zebra or Insurify to compare quotes ...

Two new home insurers are set to enter the Florida market, with more competition promising to lower premiums in the state.

One alternative to short-term rental insurance you may consider is landlord insurance; however, this type of policy is usually designed for long-term rentals. Unless you plan to have the same tenants ...

The Office of Insurance Regulation says the market is more stable than it has been in a decade, but many residents like Gary Howard are still struggling. Howard, who lives in the Southern Pines ...

PMI is a type of insurance that protects the lender, not the borrower, in case the homeowner defaults on a conventional loan.