Buying your first home is a major milestone. However, it comes with major financial responsibilities, including protecting your home with homeowners insurance. While many first-time buyers focus on ...

With homeowners insurance costs now outpacing both inflation and auto insurance rate increases, more people than ever are shopping for new policies. In fact, according to J.D. Power's 2024 U.S. Home ...

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Is reading your homeowner's policy as clear as mud? Take comfort — you're not alone. About two in three homeowners (65%) said they "have no idea" what their home insurance covers, and 16% said they ...

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 ...

Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. A clogged toilet that backs up all over your bathroom. A sump pump breakdown that leaves ...

Water damage is one of the most common — and costly — home repairs. Here's what your policy may not protect against.

USAA is the best homeowners insurance company in Connecticut, according to our data. Learn about Connecticut's top home ...