Many car insurance providers do not allow you to freely spend your claim check any way you want — as nice as that would be. After you’ve filed a claim, you will generally be obligated to direct the ...

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If you’ve received a settlement check from an insurance company after a car accident, property damage claim, or injury settlement, you might be wondering: how long is an insurance check good for?

Your car or home was damaged, so the insurance company cut you a check. Do you have to use the money as intended? Not always. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He ...

Is it safe to use that online insurance company or small carrier you’ve never heard of before? Here’s how to know.

You may have noticed that insurers tend to charge higher premiums on certain types of vehicles. But can an insurer refuse to cover you based on the kind of car you drive? Experts say yes. That’s ...