Homeowners Insurance Knowledge

Insurify's insurance experts guide you through the basics of home insurance insurance.

Illinois Homeowners Face Near-Record Insurance Rate Hike

Illinois Homeowners Face Near-Record Insurance Rate Hike

State Farm rolls out 27% increase in July and August, prompting governor to call for legislative intercession.
By Chris Schafer|July 22, 2025
What Is FAIR Plan Homeowners Insurance?

What Is FAIR Plan Homeowners Insurance?

FAIR Plans provide insurance to homeowners who can’t get coverage in the standard insurance marketplace. But not every state has one.
By Stephanie Colestock|July 21, 2025
Flood Zone X: What You Need to Know

Flood Zone X: What You Need to Know

Homes in Flood Zone X have minimal to moderate risk of flooding, according to FEMA.
By Katie Powers|July 17, 2025
What an HO-4 Insurance Policy Covers

What an HO-4 Insurance Policy Covers

An HO-4 policy covers liability and personal property for renters.
By Kevin Payne|July 16, 2025
Phasing Out FEMA: 10 States That Could Lose the Most

Phasing Out FEMA: 10 States That Could Lose the Most

The White House is taking steps to wind down FEMA’s role in disaster relief funding. States like Florida, Louisiana, and Texas are likely to feel the impact more than most.
By Matt Brannon|July 14, 2025
3 More California Home Insurers Get Go-Ahead for Hefty Rate Hikes

3 More California Home Insurers Get Go-Ahead for Hefty Rate Hikes

Grange, Stillwater, and Wawanesa policyholders face increases ranging from 5% to 40%.
By Evelyn Pimplaskar|July 10, 2025
How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost?

How Much Does Flood Insurance Cost?

Federal flood insurance costs an average of $786 annually, but it depends on your location’s risk level.
By Cassie Sheets|July 8, 2025
Airbnb Insurance: A Guide for Hosts and Guests

Airbnb Insurance: A Guide for Hosts and Guests

Airbnb’s AirCover covers both hosts and guests for liability, property damages, and cancellations.
By Danny Smith|July 2, 2025
What Is Actual Cash Value? Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy

What Is Actual Cash Value? Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy

Actual cash value is one way your insurance company determines how much to pay you after it processes your home insurance claim.
By Kim Porter|July 2, 2025
What Is Recoverable Depreciation?

What Is Recoverable Depreciation?

Recoverable depreciation is the difference between an item or structure’s original value and its current value. To receive a payout for recoverable depreciation, you’ll need to carry replacement cost value coverage.
By Kim Porter|July 2, 2025
What Is a Moral Hazard in Homeowners Insurance?

What Is a Moral Hazard in Homeowners Insurance?

Moral hazard refers to instances when a policyholder could make riskier decisions because they know they have protection from financial loss.
By Angela Brown|July 2, 2025
What Is an Escrow Balance, and How Is It Calculated?

What Is an Escrow Balance, and How Is It Calculated?

Mortgage servicers use escrow accounts to cover the cost of home insurance premiums, among other things.
By Sarah Archambault|July 2, 2025
What Is a Homeowners Insurance Declaration Page?

What Is a Homeowners Insurance Declaration Page?

An insurance declaration page provides you with key information about your policy, coverages, discounts, and more.
By Christy Rakoczy|July 2, 2025
In Vulnerable Areas, Climate Risk Drives Home Insurance Non-Renewals, Not Just Rate Hikes

In Vulnerable Areas, Climate Risk Drives Home Insurance Non-Renewals, Not Just Rate Hikes

Forget unaffordable, home insurance is becoming unavailable as insurers withdraw from high-risk areas.
By Julia Taliesin|July 2, 2025
What Storage Unit Insurance Covers

What Storage Unit Insurance Covers

Storage unit insurance covers the belongings in a storage unit. You can buy a special policy, or you may be able to use your homeowners or renters insurance to protect your property.
By Alani Asis|July 2, 2025
What Is Equipment Breakdown Coverage?

What Is Equipment Breakdown Coverage?

Equipment breakdown coverage is an optional insurance coverage that protects against sudden electrical or mechanical breakdowns of home appliances and systems.
By Michelle Lambright Black|July 2, 2025
Personal Property Coverage: What You Need to Know

Personal Property Coverage: What You Need to Know

Personal property coverage protects your belongings, whether they’re inside or outside your home.
By Michelle Lambright Black|July 2, 2025
What Is Loss of Use Coverage in Homeowners Insurance?

What Is Loss of Use Coverage in Homeowners Insurance?

Loss of use coverage provides for you to live somewhere else in the event your home is unlivable. But there are other things you should know about this coverage.
By Catherine Collins|July 2, 2025