Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

It is possible for your homeowners insurance company to pay for a new roof if your current roof was damaged by a covered peril and you file a claim promptly. Your roof is often the most exposed ...

Your homeowners insurance policy generally covers roof leaks and damage, as long as the cause is not specifically excluded in your policy. However, if a leak occurs due to lack of maintenance, you may ...

Some homeowners are being told to clean their roof or they could lose their insurance."But it's definitely, you know, a shock after moving into a new home," homeowner Spenser Henry said. The shock for ...

Anthony Battle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation for advanced financial planning, the Chartered Life Underwriter® designation ...

Winter roof damage isn't always straightforward. Coverage for icy conditions depends on policy details, maintenance history, ...

ATLANTA - Georgia homeowners frustrated with their insurance company would get some relief under a bill in the General Assembly. House Bill 1310 aims to correct problems first raised by the FOX 5 ...

Whether or not your home insurance company will pay a roof insurance claim depends on what caused the damage to your roof. Home insurance may cover roof damage if a tree falls on your house, but not ...

In most cases, home insurance will help pay to repair or replace your roof after damage from a storm or accident. Insurance doesn't pay to fix normal wear and tear. That means you're responsible for ...

Tori Addison is an editor who has worked in the digital marketing industry for over five years. Her experience includes communications and marketing work in the nonprofit, governmental and academic ...