Here’s a checklist of things you should consider when you purchase homeowners insurance:
- Determine the amount and type of insurance that you need. The coverage limit of your house should equal 100% of its replacement cost. Many policies contain a coinsurance condition, which means that if the dwelling limit is less than a stated percentage of replacement cost, commonly 80%, a claim payment can be reduced proportionally rather than paid in full. Whether that condition applies, and at what percentage, is set by your policy. You’ll have to pay the rest out of your own pocket. Also, decide if the personal property and personal liability limits are adequate for your needs.
- Determine which, if any, additional endorsements you want to add to your policy. For example, do you want the personal property replacement cost endorsement, an earthquake endorsement, or a jewelry endorsement?
- Once you’ve decided on the coverage you want in your homeowners insurance policy, consult us. We’ll be able to help you determine if there are any gaps in coverage you might not have been aware of and explain the details of the policy’s exclusions and limitations, as well as recommend an insurance company that will live up to your expectations.
Related FAQs
Enough to rebuild the home, which is a different figure from its market value and usually from the purchase price. Market value reflects land, location, and what a buyer ...
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