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 ...

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

Myles is a former senior insurance editor for Investopedia. He oversaw the strategy and execution of all content aimed at helping people make better insurance decisions. Myles has nearly a decade of ...

Winter is when tiny drips and hairline cracks quietly turn into five‑figure insurance headaches. You feel it first as a damp patch under a window or a sluggish faucet, then discover that what looked ...

Water damage stands as one of the most common and costly claims that homeowners face, accounting for nearly a quarter of all homeowners insurance claims. Beyond the immediate financial burden, water ...

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

Insurance companies are seeing a surge in water damage claims, significantly driven by "white water damage"—leaks, burst pipes and plumbing failures unrelated to natural disasters. This form of damage ...

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

Winter storms can cause costly home damage, with frozen pipes, roof issues, fires, and personal injury liability among the ...

MCALLEN, TX - January 15, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - RestoPros of Rio Grande Valley has released comprehensive guidance on ...

Home damage from severe weather in Louisiana is possible outside of the normal hurricane and tornado seasons, as severe winter weather can be in the forecast.

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 ...