6+ hour, 54+ min ago  (437+ words) Terry Lane is a writer for Investopedia with 25 years of experience in journalism and communications. He covers personal finance, Congress, government regulations, and economics. Property insurance payments hit an all-time high in 2025 and it could be pushing more people into…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (518+ words) The Washington Post / Contributor / Getty Images One-in-four Americans ranked risks of rising costs, loss of insurance, or damages due to extreme weather as one of the top three risks to their retirement income, but relatively few have a plan in…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (663+ words) An uptick in extreme weather has upended the homeowners insurance market. Many Americans now face higher rates, coverage shortfalls, or canceled policies. Your life insurance could be a surprising source of funds to help you recover from a natural disaster....

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (585+ words) Scott Olson / Getty Image An increasing number of homeowners have seen their insurance premiums rise over the past few years. Almost half of American homeowners saw their insurance premiums increase in the past year. That is the highest rate of…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (513+ words) Alex Potemkin / Getty Images When Hurricane Ida hit New Jersey in 2021, Maureen Black's sump pump failed and her basement filled with water. She immediately called her insurer, expecting to use her $5,000 coverage for sump pump failures. But while Black maintained…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (931+ words) Skynesher / Getty Images Many Americans are going without homeowners insurance, simply because they can no longer afford it. But this move can have devastating financial consequences, especially with extreme weather events on the rise. Uninsured homeowners may be responsible for…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (914+ words) Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images Home insurance is a critical tool for homeowners because it provides a form of financial protection against risk and loss. If you already have homeowners insurance, it still pays to shop around periodically. Comparison shopping lets…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1017+ words) Thanks to its excellent customer service record as well as its robust business interruption and equipment coverage, CNA is Investopedia's choice for the best commercial property insurance company. Accidents such as fires, storms, or vandalism can damage your building or…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (626+ words) David Swanson / Getty Images Wildfire season is upon us, with experts predicting above-average activity across the U.S. during the summer months. If you live in an at-risk area, you're likely worried about an outbreak'and your homeowners insurance. Companies can drop your…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (714+ words) Hurricane-proof your finances by reviewing homeowners insurance, considering a flood policy, taking a home inventory, and creating a secure, portable financial supply kit. blackCAT / Getty Images Hurricanes can be daunting, but you can protect your finances by updating your insurance,…...