Multiple wildfires have been sweeping across Los Angeles County since Tuesday, killing at least five and pushing thousands out of their homes. The total damage is not yet known; the fires were 0% ...

Who is covered? Is your policy claims-made or occurrence-based? Do you have sublimits or endorsements that may affect coverage? What are your deductibles? Be familiar with your policies and what they ...

The Better Business Bureau advises homeowners to contact their insurer promptly after a natural disaster. Document all damage with photos and videos, and keep a detailed inventory of affected items.

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The trauma begins with an evacuation order. After rounding up medications, personal documents, laptop, family photos and making an escape, you then spend endless hours worrying about whether your home ...

Our hearts are with all of the fire victims in this devastating time. This advice is not new, but it bears re-circulating due to the current crisis: Maximizing Homeowner Insurance Coverage Benefits ...

A volunteer picks up trash near a damaged house destroyed by a powerful tornado in Defiance, Missouri. Shutterstock The cluster of tornadoes that swept through the Kansas City metro area Wednesday ...

Don't rush to pay out of pocket if your health insurance denies a test, treatment, or medication your doctor says you need. Consumer Reports says you have a guaranteed right to appeal that decision— ...

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) ...