When insuring possessions on homeowners insurance, you have a lot of leeway to choose the limits you want. Yet, the thing about possessions insurance is that your coverage might restrict how much it will pay for items of value, like your electronics. When thinking about the value of these items, take a few extra steps to choose the right policy limits.   What Electronics Do You Own?   Some electronics you want to make sure you insure. The best way to not forget an important item is to make a list. Go from room to room of your home and make note of:  Computer equipment (including printers and scanners)  Tablet computers   Mobile phones   Televisions & DVD players   Stereo systems  High-end security systems   Cameras Smart-Home devices    Once you know what you have, you can begin to gather information on the items’ values. You can also decide which items to insure and which to skip.   Determining Value    When determining an electronic item’s value, checking the receipt is a good place to start. If you don’t have the receipt, you might check the current market value of the item or have it appraised.  Most electronics have two values. First, there is their sticker price, which is the cost of the item when you bought it. Second, there is the item’s cash value. As you use items, they age or newer models enter the market, the cash value will drop below the new-item value.      Getting the Right Coverage   There are some restrictions that your homeowners policy might apply to possessions coverage:  The policy will only pay up to its limit for all possessions claims. So, if you have $100,000 in possessions coverage, then you will only recover a maximum of $100,000. That’s why it is important for you to accurately estimate the value of all belongings.  Most policies will only pay you the cash value of a damaged item at the time of the loss. Therefore, you might not recover the full cost of a new item. When appraising electronics damage, this might make a big difference in settlement costs.  Some policies place a sub-limit on items like electronics. Though you might have $100,000 in total coverage, you might only be able to recover $10,000 for electronics. Deductibles will also apply. Always check your policy to see if these limits exist. To get adequate coverage for important electronics, you might be able to request full replacement cost coverage instead of cash value coverage. Additionally, you might also be able to schedule a particular item on your home’s coverage. By scheduling an electronic, you can apply a direct limit specifically to that item. You’ll receive guaranteed compensation for the loss as long as the damage was not excluded by the policy. Call (915) 599-2900 now or visit us at www.MtFranklin.com for more information.  

Estimating the Value of Electronics for Your Home Insurance

When insuring possessions on homeowners insurance, you have a lot of leeway to choose the limits you want. Yet, the thing about possessions insurance is that your coverage might restrict how much it will pay for items of value, like your electronics. When thinking about the value of these items, take a few extra steps to choose the right … Read more

August 18, 2020

What Happens to Businesses Without Insurance?

Business insurance is used in order to protect businesses from lawsuits and other losses that could have a large financial impact otherwise.     Required Business Insurance and Penalties  Business insurance requirements vary by state. Most states require businesses to carry a minimum amount of:  Workers Compensation: Worker’s compensation provides financial assistance for employees that are injured … Read more

August 13, 2020

3 Important Reasons to Always Have Car Insurance

In today’s uncertain economic times, people are driving less. They also are trying to save as much as they can on expenses, including their auto insurance. You might feel tempted to let your coverage lapse if you no longer drive. However, that’s the wrong decision. You might face severe financial penalties if you ever let … Read more

August 11, 2020

Do I Have to Get Health Insurance Through My Employer?

Healthcare is expensive and insuring through your employer can often be the cheaper option. There is no mandate stating that you have to purchase health insurance through your employer if you don’t want to, however.      Benefits of Individual Health Insurance  There are many benefits to purchasing your own health insurance plan as opposed to purchasing through … Read more

August 6, 2020

4 Important Ways to Fireproof Your Home

House fires caused approximately $8 billion in property damage, more than 2,800 fatalities and more than 11,000 injuries in 2018. With people staying home more than ever these days, it is imperative to keep the property fire-safe. Homeowners insurance often will pay for fire damage. However, simple prevention methods are often key when keeping fire risks low. … Read more

August 4, 2020

Paying for Car Damage from Hitting an Animal

Something no driver ever wants to do is to hit an animal that strays into the roadway. This accident could cause a huge mess and damage your vehicle (and others if a chain wreck occurs). Not only that, but there’s also bound to be a fair amount of heartache if you are an animal lover. … Read more

July 30, 2020

How Homeowners Insurance Covers Water Damage

It only takes a small amount of water to cause a lot of damage to your home. Your homeowners insurance might provide help with cleaning up the mess and repairing damaged property. However, it will only do so for certain types of water damage. Let’s look at some of the most common types of water damage and … Read more

July 28, 2020

How Much Should You Pay for Health Insurance?

Health insurance has an unfortunate reputation for being expensive, but everyone needs it. It’s important for everyone to find the right health insurance policy for you and your family without paying too much for coverage.     Individual Health Insurance vs Family Health Insurance  On average, family health insurance policies are more expensive than individual health … Read more

July 23, 2020

Factors that Might Influence the Cost of Your Business Insurance

Are you concerned about the premium you will have to pay for your business insurance? Insurance is part of your overhead, so it’s understandable that you will want to keep it affordable.  Mt. Franklin Insurance is happy to help you understand the various factors that will impact your premiums. Some of these you can often … Read more

July 21, 2020

Can You Get Your Money Back After Canceling a Life Insurance Policy?

Life insurance is a unique form of policy that pays out claims at the end of the policyholder’s life. Instead of the policyholder receiving compensation, the premiums they pay are built toward compensation for the policyholder’s beneficiaries.  Unfortunately, you likely won’t receive any payout for your life insurance policy if the policy is canceled before its term … Read more

July 16, 2020

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