About
Deante' Peake is a licensed property and casualty insurance expert and a former operations manager at Policygenius. She is licensed to sell home insurance, auto insurance, and renters insurance in all 50 states, and enjoys breaking down confusing insurance jargon and making it understandable and easy for people to digest.
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Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.
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Selected stories from Deante'
How much does flood insurance cost?
Updated | 5 min read
Flood insurance costs an average of $939 per year or $78 per month, according to our analysis of the latest data released by FEMA. However, your own rates may vary based on your home's location and elevation.
Hazard insurance vs. home insurance
Updated | 3 min read
While they're not exactly the same thing, hazard insurance refers to the section of a homeowners insurance policy that covers your home and belongings against covered disasters or losses.
Why did my homeowners insurance go up in 2023?
Updated | 6 min read
There is no shortage of reasons your home insurance rates may have gone up, but the likely culprits in 2023 remain higher-than-average labor and construction costs due to inflation and expensive natural disasters.