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Find news and advice on homeowners, renters, auto and life insurance.

Car Insurance

Auto insurance protects your finances from the unexpected. Use our car insurance tools to generate quotes, compare coverage options and find the best insurance company for you. Bankrate’s editorial team curated these top auto insurance picks for your budget.

Homeowners Insurance

If anything happens to your home or belongings, home insurance can protect you financially. Find out how much home insurance you need, how much you’ll pay, and what company is best for you with our online tools.

Life Insurance

Life insurance helps you financially care for your loved ones after you pass away. Bankrate is here to help you compare quotes and find the best life insurance company for you.

Insurance Basics

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Car insurance provides financial security to drivers and is often required to drive.
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Bankrate explains homeowners insurance and how it works.
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Life insurance may seem confusing, but Bankrate’s experts are here to help.

Insurance Reviews

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Latest Articles

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Pet insurance can help you take care of your furry family members.
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Pet insurance costs vary depending on several individualized factors.
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You may want to plan ahead when it comes to getting homeowners insurance.
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Bankrate explores the consequences of driving without insurance in Delaware.
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Just how dangerous is teen driving? Bankrate gathered some facts to find out.
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Driving without insurance in Florida is against the law.
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Bankrate explores the consequences of driving without insurance in Delaware.
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Knowing NY car insurance laws helps you stay out of trouble, legally and financially.
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Bankrate explores why it’s a bad idea to drive without insurance in Indiana.
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Liability coverage is a necessary component of most auto insurance policies.
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Find out if you qualify for standard auto insurance.
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You may want to plan ahead when it comes to getting homeowners insurance.
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Dropped by your home insurance and don’t know what to do next? Bankrate can help.
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Deciding when to file a homeowners claim requires weighing various factors.
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Do you need to return extra money from a home insurance claim? Bankrate explains.
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Bankrate explains HOA insurance and why it matters.
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If you have RCV coverage, you’ll need to know about recoverable depreciation.
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Banrkate examines the current and future state of the Florida home insurance market.
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Purchasing more than one life insurance policy could be a smart financial move.
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Dependent life insurance pays a benefit if a spouse, child or other dependent dies.
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What is the cash surrender value of life insurance and how is this value calculated?
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What is a straight life insurance policy and is it right for your financial goals?
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These life insurance myths may surprise you.
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You may need to complete a medical exam to purchase life insurance coverage.
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Supplemental life insurance may help secure your loved ones’ financial future.
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