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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.
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Indemnity is a contract where one party pays for losses caused by another party.

What’s the true cost of a DUI? Bankrate takes a look.

Buying minimum coverage is less expensive than the penalties for driving without insurance.

What happens if you’re caught driving without insurance in TN? Bankrate explains.

What is gap insurance in Florida? Bankrate explores this and other questions.

Rates may be stabilizing, but don’t expect your premium to come down.

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