Insurance
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Car Insurance
Auto insurance protects your finances from the unexpected. Use our car insurance tools to generate quotes, compare coverage options and find the best insurance company for you. Bankrate’s editorial team curated these top auto insurance picks for your budget.
Homeowners Insurance
If anything happens to your home or belongings, home insurance can protect you financially. Find out how much home insurance you need, how much you’ll pay, and what company is best for you with our online tools.
Life Insurance
Life insurance helps you financially care for your loved ones after you pass away. Bankrate is here to help you compare quotes and find the best life insurance company for you.
Insurance Basics

What is car insurance?
Car Insurance
Car insurance provides financial security to drivers and is often required to drive.

What is homeowners insurance and how does it work?
Homeowners Insurance
Find out what home insurance covers and how much it typically costs.

Guide to life insurance
Insurance
Life insurance may seem confusing, but Bankrate’s experts are here to help.
Insurance Reviews
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Bankrate’s team reviews what to do with a driver’s license when someone dies.

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Snow damage isn’t always covered by an insurance policy. Here’s what to know.

Among other things, it helps lenders decide whether you’ll be able to repay your loan.

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An agent’s tips on spring home maintenance to avoid costly insurance claims.

Bankrate defines home insurance and mortgage insurance and explains how they differ.

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Life insurance brokers: Do you need one? Here’s how they may help.

Learn how high cholesterol affects life insurance and prepare for the medical exam.

Bankrate explores Section 7702 and tax-exemption for life insurance policies.

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What is the cash surrender value of life insurance and how is this value calculated?

Learn how to borrow from your life insurance and what to consider beforehand.
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