In 2025, a homeowners insurance policy in California averaged about $1,674 a year. That's significantly less than the $2,692 national average, but still a 20% increase from 2024. In addition, owners ...

Kara McGinley is a staff Insurance Writer at WSJ | Buy Side. Previously, she was an editor at USA Today and a senior editor at Policygenius. She has over seven years of experience writing, editing and ...

One of the benefits of being a renter is that, if there are damages, you're not responsible for the physical structure you live in. But if you want to financially protect your personal belongings in ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

California Dental Network sells the cheapest dental plans in CA, with an average rate of $9 per month. Blue Shield is the most popular option for dental insurance. If you get a health insurance plan ...

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Jennifer Lobb is a staff editor at Buy Side and an expert on auto, home and life insurance. Edited By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for ...