Insurance

“Loss of use coverage” can help homeowners and renters cover certain living expenses if their home was damaged in a natural disaster. Here’s what to know.

News4’s Susan Hogan explains what every homeowner should know about flood insurance.

Some healthcare providers now use artificial intelligence to predict whether a claim will be denied. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has the story. 

Want to save money on your home insurance? Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares helpful ways to save. 

Have you noticed your car insurance premium rise? News4’s Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan compiled five ways to save on car insurance. 

D.C. police impounded 167 scooters, issued 172 citations and arrested 61 people in the first 10 days of ramped up enforcement, according to a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson.

D.C. police are cracking down on scooters, many driven by delivery drivers, saying many drivers are operating unregistered vehicles.  A recent operation by D.C. police’s Special Operations Division resulted in the impoundment of 17 unregistered scooters and the arrest of five people for operating without a permit.  “This is the first of many,” said Capt. Daniel Harrington of the...

D.C. police tighten grip on unregistered scooters amid safety concerns and legislative action. News4’s Dominique Moody has the story. 

Aerial images of property can wind up costing homeowners when it comes to insurance as some companies use them to determine whether a property is too risky to cover. Almost every building in the United States is being photographed by satellites or drones as part of the industry-funded Geospatial Insurance Consortium that uses aerial imagery to help insurance companies keep…

Some insurance companies use aerial images to determine whether a property is too risky to cover. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.

On a monthly basis, car insurance prices as part of the consumer price index (CPI) rose by an unadjusted 2.7%, pushing the year-over-year increase to 22.2%.

President Joe Biden is announcing new steps to protect consumers who buy short-term health insurance plans that critics say amount to junk.

Your car insurance might not cover what you think it does. News4’s Susan Hogan shares one woman’s story of a cyclist damaging her car, what she had to consider and what you should know.

With all the wind and rain Tuesday, homes are taking a beating. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains what homeowners insurance covers.

If you plan to have government health insurance coverage next year, you may be eligible for financial help. These tips can help you sort through your options.

A growing number of states are offering dental care to low-income adults who once had to rely on charity or the emergency room to treat their tooth problems.

Major insurers are withdrawing from California and Florida, while companies there and elsewhere are scaling back to guard against the escalating costs of global warming, but the problem is just beginning, according to a new report out on Wednesday.

Customers are increasingly using social media to air their complaints across all industries, and companies are paying attention

Since 2018, the number of insured pets in the U.S. has risen almost 23% a year, on average. Roughly 80% of insured pets are dogs, with cats making up the rest.

After Saturday’s destructive storms, many people are now reaching out to their insurance providers, but not all damage will be covered. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares important reminders to make sure you get the most out of your coverage.