In the aftermath of property damage, whether because of natural disasters, accidents or unforeseen events, homeowners often find themselves navigating the complex world of insurance claims. Central to ...

When a storm rips through your neighborhood, the first minutes of an adjuster’s visit can quietly decide how much of your ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

After your home is damaged by a fire, windstorm or other event, an insurance adjuster will evaluate the damage. Your insurance company will send their own adjuster, but you can also hire a public ...

Life insurance provides economic security for you and your loved ones in the event of your death. By making a payment to the insurance company each month, depending on your billing schedule, you can ...

A public insurance adjuster works on your behalf to file insurance claims and negotiate a fair settlement. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Many Eaton and Palisades wildfire survivors are still struggling to settle their wildfire insurance claims months after the fires, feeling lost in the process thanks to delayed settlement offers, ...