This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It was produced by Grist and co-published with Verite News, ...

Homeowners across the country face a tough reality. Home insurance rates continue to climb faster than ever before. This is especially true in disaster-prone areas. As a result, many homeowners are ...

Few people enjoy paying for homeowners insurance, but most understand the financial devastation that can result from going without it. As homeownership costs skyrocket and coverage becomes harder to ...

On paper, the family did everything right. They had homeowners insurance through an A+ rated, Better Business Bureau-accredited insurer called FedNat Insurance Company and kept up with their payments ...