Best Home Insurance Companies
Compare home insurance carriers by premium, coverage design, and claims support before deciding who protects the property.
USAA Home
Military CarrierBest for: Military families
State Farm Home
Major CarrierBest for: Bundling with auto
Lemonade Home
InsurtechBest for: Tech-savvy homeowners
Allstate Home
Major CarrierBest for: Smart home discounts
Hippo Home
InsurtechBest for: Smart home & proactive protection
Rates shown are estimates for a typical applicant. Actual premiums vary by age, location, health, and coverage details. Montro does not sell insurance. Clicking "Get Quote" takes you directly to the insurer's website.
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Estimate how much life insurance coverage you need based on your income, debts, and existing savings.
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Recommended (12×)
$960k
Annual income
$80,000
Est. monthly (12×)
$480/mo
Six types of insurance everyone should know
Typical monthly costs and what each covers
Term Life
Pure death benefit for a fixed term (10-30 yrs). Cheapest way to protect dependents.
Auto Insurance
Required by law. Covers liability, collision, comprehensive, and uninsured motorist.
Homeowners
Covers dwelling, personal property, liability. Required by mortgage lenders.
Disability
Replaces 60-70% of income if illness or injury prevents you from working.
Umbrella
Extends liability coverage beyond auto/home limits. Cheap peace of mind for high-earners.
Health
Covers medical expenses. Employer plans, ACA marketplace, or Medicare for 65+.
Smart insurance habits
How to get the right coverage without overpaying
Term vs. whole life — don't be sold whole life
Whole life premiums are 5-20x higher for the same coverage. The cash value grows slowly and the internal rate of return is typically 1-2%. 'Buy term, invest the difference' almost always wins.
Raise your deductible to lower premiums
If you have a $10,000 emergency fund, you can self-insure small losses. Raising your auto or home deductible from $500 to $1,500 often saves $200-$500/year in premiums.
Bundle home + auto for 10-25% discount
Most insurers offer multi-policy discounts. Switching both policies to a single insurer at renewal time is one of the fastest ways to cut insurance costs.
Insurance is for catastrophes, not conveniences
File small claims and your premium rises at renewal — often costing more than the claim was worth. Save insurance for losses you genuinely can't absorb out-of-pocket.