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, ...

The California Department of Insurance approved USAA's request for a 16% increase to homeowners policy rates and a 31% increase to condo owners insurance policies. Those rate increases should begin to ...

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% ...

With natural disasters being a relatively common problem in Florida, it’s little surprise how much of an issue it can be to find an effective homeowner’s insurance provider. That’s why U.S. News & ...

Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. The roof on Ron Watson's house in Spanish Fort, ...

Corrections & Clarifications: This article was updated to clarify information about homeowners' risk of losing out on extended or guaranteed replacement costs coverage if they don't update their ...

USAA, the seventh-largest home insurer in California, is seeking to raise rates by 7.3% for 2026, according to a recent filing with the California Department of Insurance (CDI). If approved, the rate ...

Homeowners insurance in Illinois costs an average of $2,149 a year for $300,000 worth of dwelling coverage, fairly close to the national average of $2,329. But not all policies are equal: Below, CNBC ...

Read full article: How many times has a hurricane hit Florida in November? Here’s your answer With natural disasters being a relatively common problem in Florida, it’s little surprise how much of an ...

Home insurance rates are about to increase dramatically for hundreds of thousands of California policyholders. State insurance regulators recently approved rate increases for two of USAA’s largest ...