Insurance premiums have soared for many homeowners in recent years, but there are steps policyholders can take to reduce them, experts said.

Nearly two-thirds (71%) of homeowners say the cost of their homeowners insurance has increased over the past few years, according to a 2026 survey from the Pew Research Center, including 42% who say ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

As severe weather hits New York, find out if your homeowners insurance policy covers tornado and wind damage.

ERGO NEXT reports that homeowners insurance typically won't cover home businesses, and business insurance is crucial for ...

Homeowners insurance is complicated, usually expensive, and required by most mortgage lenders. How do you pick an insurer with coverage that’s worth the price? To help homeowners choose, we rated 28 ...

Auto and homeowners insurance rates have surged this year. For motor vehicle insurance alone, we've seen an average premium increase of 12.7% from 2023 to 2024, according to the November Consumer ...

Laura Morris’s house in Greenville, S.C., survived the punishing winds and rain of Hurricane Helene in September 2024. While her neighbors had trees fall on their houses or in their yards, her house ...

In 2024, 6.1 million American homeowners skipped home insurance, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Without coverage, they risk paying tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket for ...

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, ...

We consider the experience of people who are buying and managing a home insurance policy. We use data about complaints to state regulators and third-party surveys to evaluate consumer satisfaction. We ...