Insurance

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

All about auto insurance

We breakdown coverage types and factors that influence premiums.

10 min read

What is homeowners insurance and how does it work?

Homeowners insurance is an essential financial tool. Find out more here.

9 min read

Average cost of car insurance in September 2022

Do you know how much you should be paying for car insurance? Start here.

14 min read

Average cost of homeowners insurance in September 2022

Wondering how much home insurance costs? Bankrate has some insight.

15 min read

Latest Articles

Gap insurance

Learn how gap insurance works and when to consider it for your car insurance plan.

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What is a homeowners insurance deductible?

Learn what a homeowners insurance deductible is and how to choose one

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Survivorship life insurance

What is survivorship insurance and do you need it? Start here.

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How to save on car insurance: 6 ways to lower your rate

Car insurance rates aren’t set in stone: Here are 6 tips for reducing your costs

8 min read Mar 28, 2023
How to estimate your home insurance cost

Bankrate helps you estimate your homeowners insurance cost.

8 min read Mar 28, 2023
Term vs whole life insurance

Bankrate’s experts highlight the differences between term vs. whole life insurance.

10 min read Mar 27, 2023
Animal damage coverage

Learn how to prevent and address animal damage in your home.

6 min read Mar 27, 2023
Dog breeds that affect your insurance coverage

Wondering if your dog will affect your home insurance? Bankrate can help.

7 min read Mar 27, 2023
How to insure valuable items

Wondering how to insure the most valuable items in your home? Bankrate can help.

6 min read Mar 27, 2023
FAIR plans

Struggling to find home insurance? You may need to consider your state’s FAIR Plan.

6 min read Mar 23, 2023

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