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Home insurance rates in the U.S. are expected to see an average increase of 9% this year.

Insurance leaders often advise policyholders to beware of anyone who shows up unannounced right after a storm.

Making matters worse, home replacement costs have escalated more than 55% since 2019, according to Triple-I.

Ready.gov recommends residents in areas at risk of wildfires take these precautions to protect themselves and their property.

Direct premiums written in 2022 were up nearly $80 billion from the previous year, according to the NAIC.

Unsurprisingly, America's best-selling vehicle is also most frequently targeted.