Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

A five-step process for tracking down a life insurance policy and making the claim process go smoothly Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance ...

If you’re in an accident or your organization suffers a loss covered under a business insurance policy, filing an insurance claim should be one of your first steps. Filing a claim initiates the ...

An insurance claim is a set of documents you file with the insurance company after an accident. If the accident is covered by your policy, the insurance company will cover your costs. You can make ...

After a car accident, gathering information at the scene is one of the most important steps in the claims process. Your car insurance company may recommend a preferred vendor for repairs, but you can ...

Filing a home insurance claim might make the most sense when the loss estimate is more than your deductible. Any claim, even a minor one, might lead to an increase in your home insurance premium.

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