A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

To get adequate homeowners insurance coverage, know which questions to ask. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence ...

Smoke rises from the Franklin fire in the hills near the Malibu Pier on Tuesday. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times) Farmers Insurance plans to increase the number of homeowners insurance policies it ...

Farmers provides home insurance in 44 states, but recently announced it would no longer be selling new home insurance policies in Florida. The company maintains a very low level of customer complaints ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Extended replacement cost coverage is worth considering if you want an extra buffer against being underinsured. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Alex Carver is a writer and researcher based in Charlotte, N.C. A contributor to major news websites such as Automoblog and USA Today, she’s written content in sectors such as insurance, warranties, ...

Replacement cost insurance allows homeowners to repair or replace their eligible belongings at today’s value following a covered claim. While most homeowners insurance policies include replacement ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...