The Midwest and the Central Plains have the highest risk for hail in the nation, according to FEMA, and the property damage those storms cause can be costly. NBC Chicago viewer Darryl Armistead from ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Viewers are getting legit checks in the mail worth more than a free lunch. We’re talking about a grand a piece. It’s another reason to look over your mail. It has to do with a ...

You might assume that your homeowner's insurance has you covered no matter what, but that's rarely true. Every year, thousands of homeowners are shocked when their claims are denied for reasons buried ...

It's crucial to understand how to file a homeowners insurance claim after a natural disaster. Insured losses alone for Hurricane Helene are now estimated at over $6 billion. Hurricane Milton weakened ...

Back in April, a big storm blew through my Missouri neighborhood, and golf ball–sized hail pounded my home with fierce intensity. A little later, I was sitting on my couch when I felt something wet ...

Your home insurance claim payout may be either a full or a partial payout, depending on the nature of the damage and your carrier’s policies. Filing a property insurance claim may increase your annual ...

The horrific wildfires in Southern California highlight the need for homeowners insurance to cover damage from these severe weather events. Insurance does typically cover this kind of emergency, but ...

Whether it’s a leaking roof, a burst pipe, or an unexpected break-in, the moment right after home damage happens is when panic tries to take the wheel. You look around, mentally tallying the cost, and ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Decades of hard work, and a lifetime of memories…tossed to the curb. That’s been Kris Yarborough’s reality since Hurricanes Helene and Milton left her home uninhabitable. “I ...

Around a month before homeowners insurance renewal, your insurer will notify you of any changes to your coverage or rates for the coming year. If you saw an increase in rates, you're not alone. Home ...

Florida's efforts to reduce the number of lawsuits over denied home insurance claims appear to be backfiring, according to a recent report by a Florida-based independent ratings firm. Insurance ...

Insurance companies operating in Texas closed almost half the claims filed by homeowners last year without paying anything, part of a rising trend that is shifting more costs onto property owners, ...