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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
Find out what home insurance covers and how much it typically costs.

Guide to life insurance
Insurance
Life insurance may seem confusing, but Bankrate’s experts are here to help.
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Learn how to switch homeowners insurance when escrow pays your premium.

Does your homeowners insurance policy cover sewer lines? Bankrate has the answer.

Homeowners insurance may protect your finances when disaster strikes.

You may want cheap home insurance, but is it the right insurance? Bankrate can help.

Are trees covered by home insurance? The answer is…sometimes. Bankrate explains.

Learn whether or not your insurance claim is worth the proceeding rate hike.

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