Insurance guide

Homeowners Insurance

Property coverage, deductibles, rebuilding, water backup, service lines, vacancy, and home-specific policy features.

All Homeowners Insurance

9 stories in this guide.

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April 10, 2026 · 7 min read

How Does Loss of Use Coverage Work?

When a covered loss makes a home temporarily unlivable, loss of use coverage may help with certain additional living expenses. Here is what to understand before you need it.

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January 8, 2026 · 7 min read

How Insurance Works for a Home-Based Business

Working from home does not automatically mean your ordinary household policy covers every business-related risk. The first step is understanding where personal and business exposures differ.

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December 9, 2025 · 8 min

What Is a Homeowners Insurance Deductible?

A homeowners insurance deductible is an amount or, in some policies, a percentage that applies to certain covered losses. The deductible affects how much of a claim the policyholder may have to absorb before insurance responds according to the policy terms. The exact deductible structure...

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