
How Home Insurance Works
Your home may be your largest financial investment so it’s important to help keep it protected.
Be prepared. Be protected.
Everything you need to know about home insurance, from how rates are set and what coverage you need to where to get it and what to do when you need it.
- How rates are set
- Types of home insurance coverage
- How to buy home insurance

How rates are set
Understand what information is used to set your rates so you can make informed decisions about how to protect your home and property.

Types of home insurance coverage
What's covered in individual policies varies from one to another. Make sure you understand the basics so you get the coverage you need.

How to buy home insurance
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Protect that investment by understanding how to get the appropriate type and amount of insurance coverage you require.
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