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
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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Looking to add someone to your car insurance policy? Here’s what you should know.
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Learn what a COI is and when you may need one.
Paying for your policy isn’t fun. But, knowing more about it can make it bearable.
Debating a 6 or 12-month car insurance policy? Bankrate explains the difference.
Learn which insurance records need to be kept and which can head to the shredder.
Learn about CLUE reports, how they work and why they’re important when buying home or auto insurance. Get tips on how to get a copy and use the information.
Learn when hurricane season is in Texas and steps to prevent home damage.
Dropped by your home insurance and don’t know what to do next? Bankrate can help.
Deciding when to file a homeowners claim requires weighing various factors.
Do you need to return extra money from a home insurance claim? Bankrate explains.
Bankrate explains HOA insurance and why it matters.
If you have RCV coverage, you’ll need to know about recoverable depreciation.
Banrkate examines the current and future state of the Florida home insurance market.
A renters policy can offer liability coverage, plus insurance for your stuff.
Learn how to borrow from your life insurance and what to consider beforehand.
Learn how an irrevocable beneficiary impacts your life insurance decisions.
What is permanent life insurance? Learn how it works and if it’s right for you.
Key man insurance is important for a business. Learn how it works and its benefits.
Wondering if the life insurance payout you got is taxable? Bankrate can help.
Learn how to track down unclaimed life insurance policies and secure your payout.
Learn how laddering life insurance can be a money-saving strategy.
Can you take out a life insurance policy on anyone? Bankrate explains the rules.
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