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Making Your Homeowners Or Renter's Insurance Work Best For You

Author: Marguerite Willett

Making your homeowners or renter's insurance work best for you

The average homeowner is well aware that a comprehensive home insurance policy is an essential provision to take advantage of, as it serves as a precaution against hazards of nature, theft and other troublesome circumstances.

However, the same is not necessarily true for those who rent apartments, condominiums or houses - less than half of these individuals have applicable coverage plans as contingencies against the same dangers. Regardless of what group of people you fall into here, it's plain to see that insurance can be particularly beneficial to both renters and homeowners.

For renters, insurance policies provide coverage for incidents that affect the entire building, not just your individual unit. Additionally, your personal property may be insured against theft or other incidents that take place outside the apartment or building, and injuries that befall visitors to your apartment unit are also typically covered.

Homeowners, meanwhile, benefit from coverage that indemnifies them from any number of unfortunate happenings and are often guaranteed this insurance if they are mortgaging their home. Many lenders require it as a method of protecting an asset that is theirs until the mortgage is paid off. However, insurance only works to your advantage if you remember a few basic practices.

Be mindful of the costs that will be involved in any replacements undertaken by an insurer, as they are not necessarily concurrent with the resale value of the house, since construction material prices may fluctuate. Additional living expenses should also be included in a policy worth its salt, in case you have to find temporary housing during repairs.

To keep track of all your possessions, renters and homeowners alike are advised to keep a home inventory. Catalog all items, from the smallest personal knickknacks to the most expensive furniture and electronics. Update it periodically, so you have something accurate to provide your insurer if and when the time comes for you to make a claim for any damages. 

In Brief

  • The average homeowner is well aware that a comprehensive home insurance policy is an essential provision to take advantage of, as it serves as a precaution against hazards of nature, theft and other troublesome circumstances.
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