3 Things Your Homeowners Insurance Should Include

After almost losing everything we had due to a home flood, I realized that we needed to work harder to protect our finances. I started looking into different policies in the area that would work for my budget and lifestyle, but it was pretty overwhelming to make a choice. I realized that there had to be something that we could do to make a positive difference, so we started talking with insurance brokers in the area. Within a few weeks, we were enrolled in life, auto, and medical insurance plans that we could afford and that would protect us from serious problems. Check out this blog for more information.

3 Things Your Homeowners Insurance Should Include

25 May 2017
 Categories: Insurance, Blog


When you purchase home insurance it is important that you do everything that you can do make sure your home is protected. There are lot of different coverage options when it comes to insurance and there are some things that are more important than others. Here are some parts of coverage that you should never go without.

1. Liability Protection

Lawsuits happen all the time and for a variety of reasons. You might think that you are protected and that you are doing everything that you can to keep yourself out of the courtroom, but you can never be sure. This is why having liability insurance is so important. That way if something does happen on your property, you can use your insurance policy to help you cover the costs. For example, if someone slips and falls on your driveway after a dinner party and sues you for it, you can get help from your insurance provider to pay for any damages that you are found responsible for. If you don't have this coverage, one legal dispute could bankrupt you.

2. Natural Disaster Protection

Second, you should make sure that your insurance plan protects you in the case that there is some sort of natural disaster. Not all plans have this coverage as a standard option, some times you have to add it on. For example, if you live in an area that has a high risk for flooding, it is likely that your average insurance policy won't give you coverage for flooding, but you can ad on additional coverage.

Usually this coverage is affordable and when you consider how much money you will lose if a natural disaster does hit, it is generally worth the extra amount in premiums.

3. Protecting From Theft and Vandalism

Lastly, home insurance doesn't just cover damages done to the structure of the house. You can also get coverage to help pay for your belongings in the case that your home is vandalized or you are a victim of theft. For instance, you can get reimbursement for your items that are stole or damaged if the house is broken into. In order to do this, you might have to have the appraiser come to your house and estimate what your personal property is worth. That way the insurance provider has an idea of how much coverage you need.

By having these things as a part of your insurance coverage, you can protect home and your wallet. If you have any questions, contact your local insurance agent those at Germain Insurance Agency.

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After almost losing everything we had due to a home flood, I realized that we needed to work harder to protect our finances. I started looking into different policies in the area that would work for my budget and lifestyle, but it was pretty overwhelming to make a choice. I realized that there had to be something that we could do to make a positive difference, so we started talking with insurance brokers in the area. Within a few weeks, we were enrolled in life, auto, and medical insurance plans that we could afford and that would protect us from serious problems. Check out this blog for more information.

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