Winter is when tiny drips and hairline cracks quietly turn into five‑figure insurance headaches. You feel it first as a damp ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Car repairs can be costly, and whether your insurance helps cover them depends on your policy. Some plans pay for accident-related damage, while others cover repairs from weather, theft or vandalism.

Damage to your home’s foundation can be a big concern if left untreated. If the repairs are extensive, you may need to submit a claim to insurance for potential reimbursement. Look out for any of ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

More insurers are starting to offer mechanical breakdown insurance to new car owners. What is it and should you buy it?

Father and son checking car engine outdoors. Making car insurance claims for repairs can count against drivers when they go to renew or get a new policy. Amid sky-high prices of goods and exorbitant ...

An insurance claim is a set of documents you file with the insurance company after an accident. If the accident is covered by your policy, the insurance company will cover your costs. You can make ...

Hurricane Ida ripped a hole through the roof of Danielle Cherry's living room over the weekend. Cherry rode out the Category 4 storm with two shelter dogs and her son in a two-bedroom home along ...