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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
PRE-DISASTER PLANNING
Natural disaster planning is one of the most important duties a homeowner can perform. Protection of life is first and foremost before, during and immediately following a disaster. But after this you will want your property damage paid for by the insurance company. While the structural damage to the dwelling is relatively easy for the adjuster to identify, loss to your contents can be much harder.
HURRICANE PRE-DISASTER ACTIVITIES
It is very important you to consider and address the following insurance-related coverage suggestions prior to being faced with a disaster.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
- Take photographs or make a video of each room of your home and compile a set of records, old receipts, and bills. This will help establish the price and age of your property.
- Write down brand names and model numbers of appliances and electronic equipment and date purchased.
- Do not forget to list items such as clothing, sports equipment, tools, china, linens, holiday decorations, business equipment, hobby materials, and all other materials associated with your home. You will be surprised at the thousands of dollars you have tied up in your kitchen, clothes and other items.
- Utilize any of the many free web sites to upload all your pictures and scanned in records. Even if all is lost these can then be downloaded from anywhere.
- Keep all of your insurance policies in an easily accessible location. An accordion style folder with a band or snap that secures it will assure everything you need is together and can be easily grabbed in the event you have to hastily evacuate.
- Keep all necessary information regarding your health coverage, including prescription information, with your insurance records in the event of an evacuation.
- Contact your insurance company or agent to verify coverages are in place before a disaster strikes. Make sure you have wind coverage protection, and flood insurance if your home is located in a flood plain area.
- Make sure that you understand the deductible provision of your policy. Often if you are in hurricane or earthquake zones you will have an additional deductible if the losses are from those types of events.
- Be certain you understand the claim procedures of your insurance company.
- Make sure you have insurance up to at least 80% of the value on your home to avoid penalties under any co-insurance provision of your policy. Your insurance is designed to replace your home, not just pay off your mortgage.
- Monitor the latest weather developments by following radio or television broadcasts.
- Be prepared to evacuate.
- Be sure that your vehicle has sufficient fuel in it in order to evacuate from your home.
- If forced to evacuate, keep with you at all times your insurance records, including the name and telephone number of your insurer or insurance agent.
- Have a suitcase packed to last each member of your family for at least two days in case you need to evacuate from your home.
- Be prepared to board up your windows and doorways to protect your home. Pre-cut plywood or other material can be used.
- Keep a tarp and other supplies available to protect your home in case it is damaged. The policy requires the policyholder to protect the property from further damage.
- You may not be required to evacuate but may still lose power and/or water for a period of time. Having an emergency box with first aid, flashlights, extra batteries, non-perishable food items, bottled water, etc. for at least a week is necessary.
WHAT TO DO AFTER A DISASTER
Protection of life is first and foremost before, during and immediately following a disaster. When re-entry has been cleared by authorities, BE CAREFUL to look for hazards such as downed power lines, broken glass, gas leaks, holes, etc.
IMMEDIATELY TAKE PICTURES
You do not know when your adjuster may come out to inspect your property. Even if it is immediately there may be a need in the future to have a supplementary claim filed if your claim is not satisfactorily paid the first time. There may also be a need for litigation in the future if you disagree with the amount the insurance company is willing to pay. While you can expect to have the insurance company treat you fairly in the majority of cases, always document everything in the beginning as if you may need to go to court in the future. It is better to have too much evidence than not enough. In addition the insurance company is more likely to give a fast and fair settlement to the property owner who has demonstrated they are knowledgeable and diligent in the claims process.
Using digital cameras is best or if using a disposable have the pictures both printed on paper and onto a CD. This will be beneficial later as future adjusters can put this into the programs used to write their reports. Date stamp the pictures if possible. Give a copy of the pictures digitally on a CD or by e-mail to any future adjusters or investigators. Always keep your originals.
Document all the structural and personal property damage. Roof pictures are very important to show wind damage. If you have been in a hurricane and were affected by flood waters you are still entitled to payment under your homeowners for any wind damage that causes rain to enter the structure. When water enters the attic space it often causes mold to grow on the rafters, insulation, in the ductwork and can continue to the ceilings and upper walls. All of this is covered. It is better to take too many than too few pictures.
NOTIFY YOUR AGENT OF YOUR LOSS
You must provide as much detail as possible about damage to your property. Remember to give all work and home telephone numbers where you may be reached as well as an alternative contact person. This especially important if your home is uninhabitable. Your insurance company will need to be able to contact you. Have your policy numbers ready as well as the personal identification numbers such as Social Security and Drivers License numbers of all the owners of the property. The insurance company may also want to know who else lived in the property at the time of loss.
People whose homes are not livable due to severe structural damage will be given first priority in having their claims handled. (Those with less severe structural damage will be given second priority, while those with minor damage will be next, and so on.)
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
By just using a simple google search, you will find a multitude of Denver Home Insurance agents that are willing to help you with your policy.
The problem is that the insurance market is a competitive market in any city or state, regardless of Denver.
So how do you find a good insurance agent that will help you find your Denver Home Insurance policy?
Unfortunately, it is going to take some time and shopping around. Why I have have noticed in dealing with home insurance agents (as well as with any type of insurance agent) is that since they work on commission, they will try to get you every coverage option imaginable.
To protect yourself from this, you really need to take a look at your location (which is Denver), and then decide which coverages are realistic in comparison to the ones that are unrealistic.
Lets face it. If you live in Denver, why get an earthquake coverage on your policy. What are the odds that there will be an earthquake in Denver. Maybe in California, but not Denver. So this is just one of the coverages that you can exclude from your policy.
The bottom line is to really analyze what the risk factors are in the city of Denver and then apply that research when it comes to deciding what coverages you want. After all, the coverage you have on your policy is what is the most important when it comes time for a claim.
Do the research and you will lower your insurance premium and save the money.
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Saturday, September 6th, 2008
The online insurance shoppers have some distinct advantages. They dont need an appointment. They dont need to be on the telephone. They just need to be prepared. If you are planning to shop online then you need to have some basic information at your disposal. The first time buyer needs to have some basic information. The best resource for that information would be an appraisal. The home appraisal has most of the information necessary to give you an adequate quote. The market value of the home along with the square footage are the two most important criteria used to determine the amount of insurance needed. The market value and age will dictate the type of policy to purchase. The renewal declarations page is a valuable source of information for the comparison shopper.
Actual Cash Value Actual cash value is one way the insurance companies settle losses. This method will calculate the actual replacement cost at the time of loss and subtract any depreciation because of age or use. You will generally see actual cash value policies written on older homes. Many of your older homes have a market value much less than the cost to rebuild. The older Victorian homes built in the early 1900s are a good example.
Replacement Cost This method is used for newer homes or homes under construction. Replacement cost claim settlements use materials of like kind and quality when repairing or rebuilding the structure and there is no allowance for depreciation.
The correct square footage is very important because the online insurance calculators determine the actual cost to rebuild your home based on your square footage calculation. Air conditioning and fireplaces are upgrades that increase the replacement cost value of your home. Finished basements and outdoor decking also add to the calculation.
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Friday, September 5th, 2008
As you are shopping for your new Connecticut home, keep your Connecticut home owner insurance quote in mind. It is not impossible to save money on your home owner insurance policy if you have already purchased a home, or have lived in your home for several years, but it is easier to save money if you evaluate the pros and cons of the homes you consider in regards to your home owner insurance quote.
The location of your home is important when it comes to your Connecticut home owner insurance quote. If your home is near a fire hydrant, a fire department, and a police station, you may be able to get a better home owner insurance rate. Some home owner insurance companies in Connecticut prefer professional fire departments over volunteer fire departments; however, any fire department is better than none.
Find out how old each homes electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems are. If they are under ten years old, you may be able to get a cheaper Connecticut home owner insurance quote. If they are older than ten years, replacing them may be necessary which will cost you extra money in addition to the price of the home.
Connecticut is an East Coast state, and many home owner insurance companies give more affordable rates to policyholders in the East who own brick homes over other building materials. Brick homes are more resistant to high winds and storms two weather conditions very common to the East. If you have a brick home, not only is the structure of your home able to stand up against the elements better, but your homes contents are better protected as well. Home owner insurance companies love additional home protection it means you put them at a low risk to insure.
Safety precautions can be taken after you purchase your home, but keeping precautions in mind as you shop helps you save money upfront.
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Friday, September 5th, 2008
If you are in the market for a home owner insurance policy, but just can not seem to find a quote that is both cheap and adequate, you might be making the same often overlooked mistake that many home owners make when purchasing home owner insurance you may be confusing factors that are not related to your homes rebuilding costs.
When you purchase a home owner insurance policy designed to compensate you for the costs of rebuilding your home, you are getting just that the amount of money needed to rebuild your home. So, you and your home owner insurance company are going to have to figure out what that amount of money is and settle on a home owner insurance quote monthly, quarterly, or annually paid premiums. However, when taking into account the value of the home, many home owners often make the mistake of including the land on which the home sits.
Stop and think for a moment. When you purchase a home owner insurance policy, in essence you are purchasing protection from theft, fire, water, and wind damage. The land on which your home sits is not at risk for being burglarized or catching fire (unless you live in a wooded area, in which case you can not single handedly repopulate the forest). Wind damage usually only leaves debris in your yard; it is most likely not going to pick up chunks of land and carry them away. Major water damage would be the result of a flood, and home owner insurance policies do not cover floods.
Since the land on which your home sits is not susceptible to the same kinds of damage to which your home is susceptible, you should not include your land when you search for a cheap home owner insurance quote. Your home owner insurance quote will be much cheaper if you focus only on your home, your possessions, and personal liability.
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
For many consumers the cost of daily living is becoming increasingly higher. High gas prices, rising automobile costs and the cost of buying a new home can be very troublesome. The additional cost of homeowners insurance has some consumers wondering why and silently complaining to themselves.
There are lots of reasons why your homeowners insurance policy may be costing you more then it should. Just like any other insurance policy or plan - the coverage amounts, deductibles and various other factors determine the rate at which you pay in order to be legally covered with adequate insurance protection. Additional costs arise if you require coverage in the form of flood insurance or fire insurance.
The easiest solution to see if you truly are overpaying on your home insurance plan is to do a search on the Internet for home insurance plans or providers. You will be offered a variety of websites to choose from in order to see if youre being overcharged. Many of the websites will offer you the chance to receive a free homeowners insurance quote. In most cases you can receive multiple quotes for free, which you can then compare to your current plan to determine if youre overpaying on your insurance coverage.
Dont worry about doing this sort of research. The quotes are free and youre never under any obligation to accept any quote that is offered to you. Additionally the websites will keep all of your personal information private and secure.
By the way youre not the only person who feels that home insurance rates are rather high. Just recently in the state of Florida lawmakers have asked that a delay be put on any future rate hikes or increases. This was in large part due to some insurance companies wanting increases as high as 28% after a double-digit increase last year on homeowners rates. The insurance companies claim the rate increases are needed due to the extensive damage caused by the hurricanes that repeatedly hit Florida last year.
Whether or not you actually feel that youre overpaying on your home insurance I highly encourage you to do a free rate quote on the Internet just to be sure. The process is very simple and quick and it could save you some money in the long run.
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Thursday, September 4th, 2008
We all know that home insurance is an absolute must, when you are a homeowner. However, many people do not know how to go about finding the best and biggest discounted homeowners insurance.
In this article, when you are looking for the best low cost online homeowners insurance quote, you will want to follow these key steps and then you will have no problems in getting a low priced homeowners policy that is suitable for your home insurance needs.
1. Take advantage of the internet.
The internet is full of great deals for everyone. Many insurance providers create an online presence specifically to give homeowners just like you discount homeowners insurance and quotes that will allow you to buy condo insurance for a fraction of the price. The internet opens a whole new world of obtaining an online homeowners insurance quote and people are taking advantage of it, because it is easier, faster, and much more efficient.
2. Perform a comparison shopping evaluation
This is the number one reason people are paying too much for their homeowners insurance, they fail to look at the many offers available to them. Again, this is where the internet comes into play. You will find great opportunities for discount homeowners insurance right online. For example, if you are looking for NJ condo insurance, you may find the best deal by visiting many different websites and agencies, getting multiple quotes. Never settle for the first quote, always compare with several to get the best deal.
3. Buy condo insurance for your Condo
Yes, there are separate insurance policies for different living environments. If you are buying a condo in New Jersey, you will want NJ condo insurance. A condo provides you with multiple convenience, smaller space with ownership of a residence. There is a major difference involved if you buy condo insurance or if you buy homeowners insurance. NJ condo insurance will provide you coverage for your specific condo unit. However, take great care and do your homework before you buy the insurance.
4. Be aware of where you live when you buy condo insurance.
Condo insurance is not available in all areas, so you will want to make sure that it is available in your area before you attempt to buy condo insurance. States that allow condo insurance include the following:
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Idaho
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
North Dakota
New York
Ohio
Oregon
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
5. Where to look for discount homeowners insurance
When you are looking for homeowners insurance you will definitely need to know where to look. The best referrals may come from your family and friends.
Furthermore, if you are still stumped, you can contact the government in your area to inquire about homeowners insurance companies. They can provide you with a comprehensive list of companies selling insurance in your area. And the internet works extremely well in this area too. There are various different websites specifically geared towards showing you the way to the best insurance companies around who have the lowest and best rates around.
For more information on affordable homeowners insurance, try visiting InsuranceDeals.info where you will find information disclosing how to find a good online homeowners insurance quote, discount homeowners insurance and where to buy condo insurance.
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A homeowner insurance policy is a packaged policy designed to cover homes against disaster and damages such as floods, earthquakes, fire, theft and vandalism. It also covers the owner of the policy, family members and, in some cases, pets.
Are all natural disasters covered under a homeowner insurance policy?
No, damages caused by earthquakes and floods are not covered under the standard homeowner insurance policy. You need to purchase separate policies to obtain coverage against these disasters.
What areas are covered by the homeowner insurance policies?
Homeowner insurance policies basically cover four major areas: structure of the house, personal belongings, liability protection and additional expenses.
Structure of home: The policy covers all damages caused to the building due to natural disasters such as fire, storm, lightening etc. The standard policy will however, not cover damages caused by earthquakes and floods.
Personal Belongings: The policy covers any damages caused to your personal belongings such as furniture, clothes, sports equipment, paintings, etc. Moreover, it covers off-premises belongings located in other parts of the world. This may include jewelry put away in a bank locker, etc.
Liability protection: This policy covers you or your family members against lawsuits that may result if you, your family members or pet is held responsible for accidentally causing bodily injury or property damage to another person.
Additional Expenses: These refer to the expenses you may incur if you are temporarily unable to stay in your house for some period of time due to some disaster such as fire.
How can I reduce the premiums for my homeowner insurance policy?
Your insurance agent can tell you about steps you can take to bring down the premiums of your policy. The best way is to make your home more resistant to disasters.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008
What is Homeowners Insurance?
Homeowners Insurance provides you with the coverage in case of a disaster. In the event of a disaster your homeowners insurance will provide you with financial protection. A homeowners insurance policy insures the home in which you live along with the possessions you keep in it.
Home Insurance is a Package Policy
Homeowners insurance is purchased in a package policy. A package policy means that it covers both damage to your property and your liability or legal responsibility for any injuries and property damage you or a member of your household cause to other people. Homeowners insurance also covers damage caused by household pets.
A homeowners insurance policy covers most disasters, however there are some exceptions such as floods, earthquakes and poor maintenance (Also known as wear and tear). If you want coverage for floods or earthquakes, you will have to purchase separate policies. However, maintenance related problems are the homeowners responsibility to take care of. In fact, keeping up with the maintenance of your home will help to reduce the likelihood of a loss in the future. A good example of this is the replacement of a roof that is showing signs of wear.
Overall it is very important to have homeowners insurance coverage that suits your specific needs. You never know when a loss is going to occur and you are going to need the money to fix it. Take Hurricane Katrina for example; there were many of people that were without homes because they didnt have flood insurance. That is why it is very important that you get the proper coverage.
Remember that standard homeowners policies do not cover flooding so you will have to purchase that separate through your homeowners insurance agent. Discuss all of the possible exposures with your agent, broker, or insurance company.
Replacement Cost
Replacement cost coverage is available for the structure of your home; This allows you to repair the home to the state that it was before the damage took place. Actual cash value coverage is replacement cost less depreciation. The older your possessions are, the less you will recover from the homeowners insurance company.
Renters Insurance
Not only is insurance coverage available for homeowners it is also available for the people who rent apartments or houses. If you rent a house and you have a renters insurance policy, you will be covered in the event of a loss. The coverage for a renter is relatively inexpensive and will cover your property, your liability, and loss of use of the home due to a covered loss.
Coverage Types
The standard homeowners insurance policy includes four different types of coverage.
1) The coverage for the structure of your home is offered by the homeowners insurance company. This means that they will repair or rebuild your home in the event of a covered loss.
2) The coverage for your personal belongings that you have in your home is also covered by the homeowners insurance company. This means in the event of a claim that is covered by your insurance policy, your personal belongings will be able to be replaced. Note: It is a good idea to carry replacement cost coverage for your contents. This way, your items are not depreciated if there is a loss. With replacement cost coverage, your property can be replaced with items of like kind and quality.
3) Liability protection covers you in case of a law suit against bodily injury or property damage that you are your family members caused to another party.
4) Additional living expenses if you are temporarily unable to live in your home because of an insured disaster.
There can be more to a home insurance policy and there are limitations for certain types of property. It is best to discuss these options with a representative at the time your are applying for coverage.
Robert co-founded Insurance4USA.com, an insurance quote shopping service, in 1999. He has been a licensed insurance agent in New York State since 1990.
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When it comes to insurance you always want to make sure you are covered for the least amount of money. After all the less money you pay on insurance the more stays in your pocket every month. One of the easiest ways to save money on all your insurance needs is to purchase it through the same insurance company. By combining your home and auto insurance with one provider you can not only save money but there are other benefits as well.
One of the first benefits that comes to mind is convenience. If all your home and auto insurance needs are covered by one company your life is much simpler. You will only have one set of contact information to keep track of which means only one phone number for any questions or claims you may have. This can also mean that you will only have to deal with one agent who understands your combined coverages. This agent will also be able to better keep on top of any changes to your policy that will be of benefit to you.
With a combined coverage your payments will be much easier. Most companies with combined home and auto insurance coverages will invoice you for both policies at the same time. This means that you will only have one payment a month for both types of insurance and would no longer need to remember which time of the month you would have to make a payment for which insurance.
As mentioned earlier a major benefit of combining your home and auto insurance into one package is saving money. Many companies will discount your insurance premiums up to 10% if you purchase a combined policy from them. Over the course of a year those savings can add up, meaning more money in your bank account.
If you currently have your home and auto insurance with separate companies you might consider asking both of them if they offer a combined policy and how much, if any, money you can save by switching to them. If you are able to this you will find your life to be a little easier and you can save some money in the process.
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