Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

Facing property damage and loss can be devastating, both financially and emotionally. Homeowners insurance limits the damage to your wallet, but you'll need to notify your insurance company and file a ...

Over the past few years, widespread flooding, wildfires, and violent storms have affected not only people’s homes but also their cars. Meanwhile, the number of crashes on U.S. roads has remained ...

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A five-step process for tracking down a life insurance policy and making the claim process go smoothly Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance ...

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An insurance claims adjuster investigates and settles claims. The most common types of insurance adjusters are public adjusters, company adjusters and independent adjusters. Each state has unique ...

Cashless settlements accounted for 58 percent of claims by number and 66 percent by value, highlighting the growing ...

Insurance companies often deny claims. You can take these steps to help appeal an insurance denial. Knowing certain hacks and working with your healthcare team can help you get what you need for your ...

Q: I just got my Medicare card in the mail, but the letter on the end is different than my husband’s. Is this the way it should be? A: Everyone who has Medicare has a claim number, or a health ...

Home insurance providers in Florida have denied more than 37,000 claims following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. According to data compiled by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLIOR), as of ...