Ideally, you would know if you're the beneficiary of a loved one's life insurance policy and have all the information you need to file a claim. That's not always the case, however: More than a billion ...

A five-step process for tracking down a life insurance policy and making the claim process go smoothly Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance ...

Facing property damage and loss can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. Homeowners insurance limits the damage to your wallet, but you'll need to notify your insurance company and file a ...

You can typically file a car insurance claim over the phone, in person, online or through your car insurance company’s mobile app. How long it takes to receive a claim payout can depend on the ...

(CONSUMER) -- Before Mother Nature packs a punch on your home, know what to do after she leaves town. We’re talking about understanding your homeowner’s insurance policy before you need it. Whether it ...

SAN ANTONIO – Some residents may have to call their insurance companies to report damage after hail stormed through parts of San Antonio on Monday afternoon, with some areas getting hit with hail the ...

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Car accidents are overwhelming, even if no one’s hurt and the damage looks minor. But once the adrenaline fades, you’re left with questions: Do I need to call my insurance agent? What if the other ...

The horrific wildfires in Southern California highlight the need for homeowners insurance to cover damage from these severe weather events. Insurance does typically cover this kind of emergency, but ...

An untold number of life insurance policies worth millions of dollars go unclaimed every year because loved ones either fail to file a claim or the policy itself is lost or forgotten. When a family ...

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

A step-by-step guide for what to do if your car is damaged by a crash, flood, fire, storm, or other disaster By Benjamin ...