On the declarations page of your new policy, look for the policy effective date. This is when your new coverage begins.

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If you haven’t filed a homeowners insurance claim in a long time—or ever—and are seeing your premiums soar, switching to another insurer sounds like a no-brainer. Even if you’ve had a claim in recent ...

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Homeowners insurance is set to get more expensive again in 2026, and the jump will not be random. Insurers are recalculating what it really costs to rebuild your house, how likely it is to be damaged, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. It comes as no surprise that if you plan on purchasing a house, you’ll ...

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Home warranty vs. home insurance, what's the difference? One covers normal wear and tear and the other liability and ...