Floods are becoming increasingly common throughout the nation, unexpectedly weaving into our lives and wrecking homes.

While most homeowners insurance policies do cover water damage from sudden, accidental events inside the home (like a burst pipe or a leaking appliance), they generally exclude any damage caused by ...

The disappointing surprise is that while the standard home insurance policy does cover fire and wind damage, even good ...

Nearly every county in the U.S. experiences flooding, yet few homeowners have flood insurance policies. The Insurance Information Institution's Mark Friedlander explains the market. And, fires in the ...

Many victims of the recent flooding did not have flood insurance when water washed away homes, cars and belongings.

Water damage can render a vehicle immobile and completely devalue it. What type of car insurance covers flood damage?

While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community ...

Did you know that most homeowners’ insurance policies leave a wide opening for supplemental policies covering damage from ...

Homeowners insurance policies typically do not cover flash floods like those in Texas and North Carolina. Here’s what to know ...

FEMA is anticipated to open a 90-day public appeal and comment period in the winter where property owners can formally ...

Flash flood warnings on Monday in parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania have many homeowners thinking about the ...

If your home, car or apartment was spared by the floods, now is a good time to get up-to-date on your insurance to minimize your financial losses.