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, ...

In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

Life insurance can help keep your beneficiaries financially secure after you die, but it's crucial to understand the many different kinds of life insurance policies and their features and terms. We’ve ...

Many types of life insurance are available, but not all will fit your financial goals Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, Buy Side Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy ...

Insurance can be a cost-effective way to protect yourself financially from expensive issues like a house fire, car accident or serious health condition. Understanding the different types of insurance ...

An analysis of the pet insurance sector, featuring data on market leaders, breed-specific risk factors, and the economics of ...

Our team looked at over 100 of the top auto insurance providers in the U.S., from national providers like USAA, Travelers, and State Farm to regional providers like Erie Insurance. 8,500 Data Points ...

Progressive, Travelers and Geico are among the best car insurance companies in our analysis. We conducted an extensive ...

Pet health insurance can help cover unexpected or ongoing veterinary care expenses. Pet owners can choose from several types of pet insurance, including accident-only plans, accident and illness plans ...

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