Water can wreck a home in hours, but what really determines your payout is how long that water sits and how quickly you act.

Homeowners insurance may cover water damage that's sudden and accidental, and that comes from within your home. For example, ...

A Florida-based property insurer that was recently eliminating coverage for non-weather-related water damage from policies taken out of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has told agents and ...

When people think about water damage, they often associate it with floods, hurricanes, and other catastrophic events. But burst pipes, failed appliances, and other events inside the home can also ...

As winter weather approaches, insurance agents recommend making a quick call, reviewing policy details, and asking questions ...

Consumer Reports urges homeowners to document storm damage with photos and videos before repairs to maximize insurance claims ...

At the same time, policyholders should preserve evidence of damage wherever feasible. Components such as burst pipes, failed sprinkler heads or collapsed roofing materials may later become central to ...

The massive winter storm this weekend left many with home damage to deal with. Some will sadly find their insurance doesn't ...