Home Insurance Coverage

Your home insurance company may think Fido is too ferocious.

Homeowner’s insurance and renter's insurance policies typically cover your liability if your dog bites or attacks … more

It's probably no surprise to learn that Florida has more lightning strikes than any other part of the country, but some cities in the Sunshine State are more vulnerable than others. Residents … more

Does your home sit empty for large chunks of the summer? Why not rent it out to tourists, generating some extra dollars for your bank account?

If you do, you won't be alone. Airbnb, … more

Jason Hargraves

Coming home to find your house has been burglarized can be a traumatic experience. Unlike damages to your car, or an act of Mother Nature, a home burglary can create a feeling of … more

Raising the deductible on your home insurance policy is one proven way to save money on your premiums, but it’s not the best financial decision for every homeowner.

Before you … more

They are the scenarios no one wants to imagine: Your teen driver takes a turn too quickly and hits a pedestrian, paralyzing her. Or maybe a neighbor drowns in your swimming pool.

These are … more

Summer is the season for fun. But it also poses plenty of risks for homeowners. A stray firecracker could set your home's roof on fire. A neighbor could drown in your backyard swimming pool. Your … more

You need auto, life or homeowners insurance. You know you need a strong policy that provides the coverage you need for you and your family. But does it matter which insurance agent you use to … more

John Lennon once famously said that “life is what happens when you’re making other plans.”

So it goes on the financial planning side of life, where major lifetime milestones like … more

Most of us set up a homeowners insurance policy when we buy our home and then forget about it. But that can leave you with inadequate protection.

Inflation, remodeling, big-ticket purchases and … more

On the hit FYI reality television show, "Tiny House Nation," Zack Giffin and John Weisbarth take viewers across the United States looking at unique tiny homes and the families who live in them. … more

Mobile technology has taken a foothold in the insurance market, and for insurers, that means developing apps customers can use on the go.

According to a recent Ernst & Young study, 80 … more

Americans are growing remarkably lax about life insurance. So much so that more financial consumers say they would rather leave behind family photos (54%) than a death benefit from a life … more