Editorial Policy

We explain how insurance works so readers can compare cover with confidence.

Independence

Our editors decide what we cover. We may earn commissions through affiliate links (see our affiliate disclosure), but those relationships never determine what we recommend or how we rank it. We don’t accept payment for coverage.

How we research

Our guides draw on information from state insurance regulators, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and insurers' published policy documents.

Unless an article explicitly says otherwise, our guides are based on research rather than hands-on testing. We say so plainly, and we never present research as personal experience.

How our articles are made

We use AI tools to help research and draft our articles. Before an article is published, we check its facts against official and primary sources, and we correct errors as soon as we find them or readers report them. We are responsible for everything we publish.

Accuracy and updates

We check facts against authoritative sources and review our guides regularly, updating them when rules, prices or products change. Details that change often, such as prices, rates, promotions and availability, should always be confirmed with the provider.

Corrections

If you believe something we’ve published is inaccurate, email robert@rateinsurances.com with the page and the details. We review every report and update articles promptly when a correction is needed.