Losing a home to a disaster like a fire, flood, or tornado can be devastating—and hearing that your house is considered a “total loss” can make the situation feel even more overwhelming. But what ...

Janet Fowler is a financial writer and has 5+ years of professional experience in human resources. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with responsibilities ...

A survivor’s story of navigating home insurance and the emotional toll of starting over after a house fire.

Last year, there were a total of 27 weather and climate disasters in the United States with losses of more than $1 billion each, according to NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) ...

Insurance premiums are rising fast in the parts of the United States most exposed to climate-related disasters like wildfires and hurricanes. New research shows that, as insurance has sharply pushed ...

Hippo first opened its doors in 2015 and began selling policies two years later. Although fairly new, it has expanded its homeowners insurance services across the nation. Currently, it serves 37 ...

"Experiencing a total loss goes beyond the financial impact, it is often a very emotional and overwhelming time for a homeowner," says Diane Delaney, executive director at Private Risk Management ...