When people think about water damage, they often associate it with floods, hurricanes, and other catastrophic events. But burst pipes, failed appliances, and other events inside the home can also ...

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for ...

Water damage has quietly become one of the most expensive threats to modern housing, even in properties that advertise “brand ...

Myles is a former senior insurance editor for Investopedia. He oversaw the strategy and execution of all content aimed at helping people make better insurance decisions. Myles has nearly a decade of ...

Homeowners are discovering that the most painful insurance claims are increasingly tied to a familiar list of repairs: roofs ...

Discover how filing an insurance claim, regardless of fault, can affect your premium rates. Learn strategies to manage costs effectively.

Water leaks and frozen pipes tied with burglary and slip-and-fall incidents as the most common small business insurance claims in 2025, each accounting for 20% of filings with The Hartford, the ...

If you think you may have damage to your home and may submit a claim to your insurance in the future, here are some things you should do as soon as you can to document your property. A word of caution ...

Not all auto insurance policies cover flood damage. Insurance companies can completely write off vehicles with water damage due to mechanical complications. Drivers can take action to avoid ...

When Noel Wise came downstairs on a January morning in 2022, she saw water covering the kitchen floor and spreading into a nearby room in the Fairfield house where she lived. Shocked, she immediately ...