Whether you are buying your first home or moving to a new home, you have to make sure that your homeowners insurance needs are met. Homeowners insurance isn’t always easy to understand, and it does have its fair share of unique terms. It is sometimes easy to make mistakes when setting up your policy, and this might affect how much money you are entitled to receive from a settlement.    Try to avoid making the following mistakes when putting together your homeowners insurance policy.    Overestimating How Much Home Insurance You Have  It’s common for homebuyers to only purchase a basic homeowners insurance policy and expect it to cover them against any potential property loss. However, the most standard coverage won’t always cover you.  In general, your dwelling insurance limits should be worth at least 80% of your home’s replacement cost value. Should your home be destroyed in a catastrophic event, then this coverage can help you rebuild your home similar to how it was before the hazard. Keep in mind, certain types of damage, such as earthquake and flood damage, will not be covered under your standard dwelling insurance.   Waiting Too Long to File a Claim  If you ever have to file a claim on your homeowners insurance, then you need to do so promptly. If you wait months (or even years) then your insurer will have a harder time verifying your claim, and as a result, they might decline to cover you. Most filing periods cut off from 30 to 90 days past the loss occurrence. The earlier you file, the sooner you will get a settlement for your losses.    Having a Deductible that is Too High or Too Low  Your dwelling and possessions coverage will likely contain deductibles, which are dollar amounts that you must pay for losses before your insurance will pay. So, if you have a $500 possessions deductible, then you must pay for $500 worth of damage to your possessions out of pocket before insurance will cover any damages. A deductible that is too high can make it difficult to pay when you need to. On the other hand, a deductible that is too low can result in high premiums.    Not Notifying Your Insurer of Changes  When you make changes in your home, you must notify your home insurer. For example, if you add a new wing to the home, then you must notify your insurer. This will guarantee that your policy will provide the appropriate coverage. Failing to notify the insurer could result in a lack of coverage later on.  Don’t forget, while it is important to save money on home insurance, it is also important that you consider other aspects of coverage. It’s imperative to have the right balance of coverage, rather than the cheapest policy altogether.   We are here to help you ensure that you always have the perfect balance of coverage.  Call us today at (915) 599-2900 or visit www.MtFranklin.com to see how we can help you.

4 Common Homeowners Insurance Mistakes

Whether you are buying your first home or moving to a new home, you have to make sure that your homeowners insurance needs are met. Homeowners insurance isn’t always easy to understand, and it does have its fair share of unique terms. It is sometimes easy to make mistakes when setting up your policy, and … Read more

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General Liability Benefits Within BOPs

As a business owner, you are responsible for ensuring a successful work environment and maintaining smooth operations. You want a safe, honest and secure business, but dissatisfied customers are going to come around from time to time. Sometimes, they could even take legal action against your business. As such, it’s crucial to know how you … Read more

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5 Surprising Car Insurance Savings Opportunities

There are many ways to save money on auto insurance. Many vehicle owners assume they will get the lowest rate available as soon as they request a quote. That is not always the case. Being a smart driver means knowing what discount options are available to you. You may find a wide range of savings … Read more

October 21, 2021

Home Rebuild Cost Analysis

When the time comes to consider which type of home insurance to buy or how much coverage you need, think twice about just renewing the coverage you currently have. In many situations, your coverage can become ineffective or provide insufficient coverage to meet your needs if a significant issue occurs on the property. Be sure … Read more

October 14, 2021

BOPs and Commercial Property Insurance

Most small business owners choose to invest in business owners policies—also known as BOPs. Put simply, BOPs can help business owners easily optimize their commercial insurance. BOPs usually contain several types of insurance, including commercial property coverage. This is an important form of coverage, as it can protect your business assets and possessions when damaging … Read more

October 12, 2021

10 Tips for Safe Driving

 When you drive recklessly, it impacts more people on the road than just yourself. In fact, other drivers, their passengers, your passengers and even pedestrians on the road can be affected by the decisions you make behind the wheel. Therefore, you have to treat driving as the potentially dangerous activity that it is.       … Read more

October 7, 2021

Can I Still Buy Term Life Insurance in My 40s?

Getting older means becoming wiser, and sometimes, you might be in your 40s before you realize that you need life insurance. You might even wish that you had purchased a policy 20 years ago when you were young, healthy and just starting out. Even though you might be looking for life insurance later in life, … Read more

September 30, 2021

Four Essential Types of BOP Extensions

If you’re a small business owner who is looking for the best way to ensure your company, then a business owners policy—better known as a BOP—is a great way to start. It makes sense for many companies to carry this coverage because it offers several types of commercial insurance in one place. As a result, … Read more

September 23, 2021

Comprehensive vs. Collison Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is designed to provide you with financial assistance in the event of an accident, theft or other instance of vehicle damage. After all, you shouldn’t have to bear the costs of an accident entirely on your own.     There are a few separate benefits that the average policy will utilize to cover … Read more

September 21, 2021

Tips for Keeping Backyard Campfires Safe

Late summer and early autumn are perfect times for sitting in the backyard, listening to the sounds of nature, watching the sunset and enjoying a campfire.     As the coolness of the evening creeps in, a campfire is a great way to keep warm and socialize. That’s especially true in today’s world of social … Read more

September 14, 2021

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