Home insurers are tightening their standards, and you are being asked to prove more about your property, your belongings, and ...

With insurance costs continuing to rise, lowering your rates has never been more important. Homeowners insurance alone has skyrocketed nearly 70% in the past five-and-a-half years. As a reporter who ...

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On the declarations page of your new policy, look for the policy effective date. This is when your new coverage begins.

Is reading your homeowner's policy as clear as mud? Take comfort — you're not alone. About two in three homeowners (65%) said they “have no idea” what their home insurance covers, and 16% said they ...

My Safe Florida Home applications opened on Monday, Aug. 4. The home-hardening program received $280 million in new funding for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, but only about 33% of the money will go ...

Homeowners across the country face a tough reality. Home insurance rates continue to climb faster than ever before. This is especially true in disaster-prone areas. As a result, many homeowners are ...