Property owners are increasingly purchasing minimum homeowners insurance policies

Homeowners insurance - How much house can I afford

Consumers are increasingly choosing to buy the smallest possible amount of coverage. When the vast majority of people purchase homes, they do so with a mortgage that requires them to carry a certain minimum amount of homeowners insurance coverage. That said, to an increasing degree, consumers are deciding to buy no more than the minimum allowable amount of coverage. Property buyers are facing a rapidly growing total of costs, leaving little room for extras. While homeowners insurance is required – and will provide exceptionally important coverage in the case of…

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What is a storage unit insurance policy?

Storage unit insurance - Boxes in storage

This coverage can help to protect personal possessions from a number of types of risks. Storage unit insurance is a type of coverage that provides financial protection for personal possessions where they are being kept. Possessions can be protected against risks such as damage from weather and vandalism, or from theft. A storage unit insurance policy is meant to cover the items locked away off-premises from your home such as a house or apartment. While a homeowners’, renters’ or business policy may provide some coverage for what is locked up,…

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Got Insurance? Many are not insured when they think they are

Summer is almost here. This means it’s time for consumers to re-evaluate their insurance coverage. Too often people believe they are covered for anything, just because they have insurance. This is why it’s not only important to know what kind of insurance you have; but to understand what it covers as well. In the recent economy people have noticed their homes have lost property value; some homeowner’s think they can lower their coverage and save some money. It’s important to understand that a lower property or market value doesn’t affect…

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