Homeowners insurance is meant to protect your biggest investment, but in recent years, many homeowners have felt let down by rising premiums and shrinking coverage. Consumer Reports, in response, has ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Melissa Hudson says she was stunned last year when the insurance premiums on her home in Port Orchard, Wash., shot up 40 percent—even though she’d intentionally bought a home at low risk for fire, ...

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 ...

We evaluated 2,752 home insurance coverage details and rated 14 homeowners insurance companies by weighting key factors and using a data-backed methodology. We analyzed home insurance rates to ...

Consumer advocates propose a bill of rights. Plus, expert tips on how to protect yourself and your home in the meantime. CR partnered with consumer and industry organizations to develop a Homeowners ...