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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

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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.

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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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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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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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Uncover truths behind eight common home insurance myths.
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Louisiana is a perilous state. Can its home insurance market survive the risk?
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Learn how to borrow from your life insurance and what to consider beforehand.
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Learn how an irrevocable beneficiary impacts your life insurance decisions.
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What is permanent life insurance? Learn how it works and if it’s right for you.
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Key man insurance is important for a business. Learn how it works and its benefits.
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Wondering if the life insurance payout you got is taxable? Bankrate can help.
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Learn how to track down unclaimed life insurance policies and secure your payout.
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