A new survey shows nearly half of victims of Sandy with big insurance claims have yet to be paid.
While most homeowners understand that their policy won't help with flood damage, a survey finds that few act on that knowledge.
The news out of Whidbey Island, Wash., might have you wondering if your policy would help if something freakish happened to your home.
A Texas inventor has come up with a new kind of protection for your vehicle.
Assigning fault can be difficult when more than 100 cars are involved. Here are the steps you should take to make sure your damage is covered.
Chances are you won't get to film a meteor, as drivers in Russia did, but installing a dashboard-mounted camera may protect you from idiots and scammers.
A new study shows how difficult it is to get a price quote for a common medical procedure.
Homeowners insurance will pay for damage to your roof or the wreckage caused by frozen pipes -- if you use due diligence.
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