Insurance
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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

What is car insurance?
Car Insurance
Car insurance provides financial security to drivers and is often required to drive.

What is homeowners insurance and how does it work?
Homeowners Insurance
Bankrate explains homeowners insurance and how it works.

Guide to life insurance
Insurance
Life insurance may seem confusing, but Bankrate’s experts are here to help.
Insurance Reviews
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Life insurance exams: What to expect and how they impact your coverage and cost.

Bankrate shows you how to buy a life insurance policy in just a few steps.

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