Five Mistakes to Avoid when Buying Home & Auto Insurance
Insurance is a tricky business. What kind do you need? What about coverage? What if you aren't covered? There are five costly mistakes that you can avoid when buying home & auto insurance.
Underinsuring Your Home
It's not always enough just to have coverage to pay off your
mortgage. You should think about all the costs incurred with a total loss. This
can include grading on your property to get ready for a rebuild, or labor and
material costs that are added on to the cost of a total rebuild. Also be sure
your coverage is sufficient for your personal property inside the home.
Umbrella Insurance
This is one of the costliest mistakes you can make. Umbrella
insurance is added as extra liability coverage on top of the liability coverage
you already have. It's important for many reasons, but ultimately can protect
your family from financial ruin if you are at fault for any event that occurs
inside your home or from an accident. This includes pet injuries like a dog
bite or medical payments from a car accident where the policy holder is at
fault. The cost to add is relatively low for the extra pay off if needed.
Thinking You Have A Flat Deductible
Not every deductible is created equal. Auto insurance
carriers can list separate deductibles for glass only claims (cracking your
windshield) than they would for an accident. For home, many carriers will list
separate deductibles for wind & hail damage.
Having A Deductible That Is Too Low
Having a lower deductible is better in a time of loss but
will cost you more money throughout the years in your premium. Get two quotes:
one with a higher deductible and one with a lower deductible. Compare the
amount you would pay out of pocket in the event of a loss with the amount you
are paying in premiums very year. If you can afford a larger deductible it
would a smarter money move to pay less over the years.
Not Shopping Your Coverage Every Year
Shop your insurance coverage every year right before your renewals to take advantage of the best rates and make sure your coverage levels are sufficient to cover you in a total loss.
"Providing comprehensive legal advice to ensure the protection of your commercial property, as a seasoned commercial property insurance lawyer, I urge you to avoid these common mistakes when purchasing home and auto insurance to safeguard your valuable assets and investments." - lawyer from Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC
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