Tornadoes are a natural disaster that often cause significant destruction. Wind and hail are the leading causes of losses in home insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

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Many people are dealing with damage from downed trees caused by Thursday's severe weather – that means dealing with insurance. No matter what you're dealing with, starting the process as soon as ...

Working out how to claim insurance is confusing at the best of times. During a natural disaster it can be even more difficult. Since making landfall on Saturday, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has brought ...

In light of the devastation left behind by the six wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, there are 180,000 people displaced in the area. The latest data indicates that more than 40,000 ...

Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Anyone hosting family and friends this Christmas should check that their home insurance includes accidental damage ...

Consumer Watchdog and the Eaton Fire Survivors Network joined Senator Sasha Perez to announce legislation holding insurance companies accountable for insurance claim delays and alterations that deny ...

If you think you may have damage to your home and may submit a claim to your insurance in the future, here are some things you should do as soon as you can to document your property. A word of caution ...

A home warranty and home insurance both provide peace of mind, but they offer different types of coverage. Find out how they differ and if you need both.

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A homeowner recently shared their experience filing a homeowners’ insurance claim for the first ...

Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Rats and mice are common household pests, but motorists should beware too – car insurance claims for rodent damage ...