Home insurance policies come in several types, each designed for different housing situations. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Home insurance is an ongoing cost tied to homeownership. Most Americans can't avoid it — mortgage lenders require coverage before closing a loan — and this type of coverage is typically imperative ...

Farmers provides home insurance in 44 states, but recently announced it would no longer be selling new home insurance policies in Florida. The company maintains a very low level of customer complaints ...

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, ...

Most insurers prefer to offer annual policies, as they commit you to coverage for the entire year. However, if you know your circumstances will change within the next 12 months, a short-term home ...