Water can wreck a home in hours, but what really determines your payout is how long that water sits and how quickly you act. Insurers draw sharp lines between sudden accidents and slow leaks, and ...

When people think about water damage, they often associate it with floods, hurricanes, and other catastrophic events. But burst pipes, failed appliances, and other events inside the home can also ...

Water damage is among the most common and potentially destructive forces facing homeowners. Just one leak or burst pipe can wreak costly havoc — resulting in thousands of dollars in damages — and even ...

Water is one of the fastest ways a home can be gutted, yet it is also one of the perils insurers are working hardest to limit ...

Prevention is always the preferred method, as water can do a great deal of damage in a short period of time, reports RestorationEze.comCarbondale, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/15/2016-- Water damage claims ...

Extensive flooding has left thousands of Milwaukee area residents with property damage. Gov. Tony Evers has requested help from FEMA, but for now, many are wondering if insurance will help pay for ...

Water damage remains one of the most frequent and costly home insurance claims and oftentimes have nothing to do with storms or flooding. Instead, they can start quietly—behind walls, under sinks, or ...

Insurance companies are seeing a surge in water damage claims, significantly driven by "white water damage"—leaks, burst pipes and plumbing failures unrelated to natural disasters. This form of damage ...