In 2023, wildfires destroyed 2.7 million acres in the U.S., according to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, including more than 3,000 homes. In just the first six weeks after the August 2023 fire ...

In the aftermath of property damage, whether because of natural disasters, accidents or unforeseen events, homeowners often find themselves navigating the complex world of insurance claims. Central to ...

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As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

Homeonwners insurance costs have been on the rise in the last several years. The average annual premium jumped 24% between 2021 and 2024, according to a December survey of American adults conducted by ...

Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. Home insurance premiums are intended to be cheaper than what it ...

The cost of home insurance is rising all across the country as extreme weather events become more common and destructive, adding a heavy financial burden on the tired shoulders of American households.