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Homeowners insurance is a package policy that covers not only the structure itself, but also the contents of the house and any injuries that occur to a third party. Purchase homeowners insurance when buying a house, refinancing a house or renting an apartment with information from alicensed insurance salesperson in this free video on insurance. Expert: Ned Leutz Contact: www.webberandgrinnell.com Bio: Ned Leutz is a licensed insurance salesperson at Webber and Grinnell insurance in …

Homeowner’s insurance is a type of insurance policy that combines many different types of protection applied to your home. The types of protection built into these policies include losses occurring to your home and its contents, loss of use, loss of other personal possessions of the home owner, cost of additional living expenses such as hotel costs, as well as liability insurance for accidents that may happen in the home.

Costs

The cost of obtaining homeowner’s insurance depends on what it would cost to replace the house, as well as other items that are insured. The payment from the insured person to the insurer is called a premium. If you are the one purchasing insurance, you must pay the premium to the insurance company according to the type of payment schedule in your contract.

When calculating the amount of premium you must pay, the insurers take into consideration the likelihood of potential major damage or costs. Most insurers generally charge a lower premium if it appears that the insured property is less likely to be destroyed or damaged. For example, if your house is situated next to a fire station or is equipped with a sprinkler system and fire alarms, your premium will likely be lower than houses without those products and houses located far away from fire stations.

Required insurance for homeowners

Most home buyers borrow the cost to purchase their home in the form of a mortgage. In most cases, the mortgage lender requires the buyer to purchase homeowner’s insurance as a condition of the loan in order to protect the bank if the home were to be destroyed. Anyone with an interest in the property should be listed on the insurance policy in order to protect his interest in it. If not, his assets will not be covered in case of damage or loss.

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jong asked:


Were purchasing a home around 300,000 how much is insurance yearly ? Anyone pay around this much ?

charolette asked:


I know 0 about this: are home insurance rates annual or monthly? Could someone give me just a very rough idea about how much a cheap studio’s home insurance & tax would cost? (in upstate ny)

judi asked:


My friend had a fire in her home, during the final days of the sale. The insurance company is trying to prove fraud on her part, which there is none, and she has not paid out since Sept. 28, 2008. She is going for a polygraph test later next month, in the mean time she has no where to live, they have given her $2500 living allowance and refuse to give her more at this time. Any suggestions on what she can or should do?

lauriece asked:


I want to insure a small house in Arnett, OK, worth about 25k, I do not have insurance at present; I am concerned with strong winds and severe weather

If you are living in an area like Florida where floods, hurricanes or tornados invade frequently, you have to prepare yourself to face the challenges. Life would be devastatingly tough if you are not prepared.

It is sure you cannot fight the forces of nature but you can protect yourself from economic devastation with homeowners insurance. Homeowners insurance can be a blessing during natural calamities or in time of need.

Here are some tips to buy an affordable homeowners insurance in the Florida State:

Make a search: To find a reputed and affordable Florida homeowners insurance, you should shop around. You are recommended to contact all local brokers or insurance agents to know the different home insurance policies provided by them. Today, many home insurance companies have their own websites; you can browse the net and request for home insurance quote. After collecting the entire information make a comparative study to get the best deal. If you are not sure of the policies you can take help of a reliable agent.

Only home insurance comparison is not enough, you should perform a home insurance rate comparison as well. However, home insurance rates do not differ a lot but some companies do provide discounts. You can get a cheaper home insurance by using these discounts. Some home insurance companies offer discounts to senior citizens. If your age is more than 62 years then you can avail the discount offer. These discounts help you to save 10-15% per year.

Installing your home with modern equipments like burglar alarms, deck-bolt locks, home video camera, fire alarms, carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector can also fetch you a discount.

But do not over bargain homeowners insurance. Always remember that you are living in an area, which is prone to hurricane. Therefore always keep an eye on the various coverage offered by your local home insurance agents.

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fonda asked:


I’m buying a new home and changing my auto insurance carrier, what insurance company can offer me the best deal when it comes to providing both home and auto insurance in a combo package?

Robo asked:


The insurance states he is liable, But is still in my name. Should I make him insure it, or do I keep it in my name?
The house will remain in my name until it is paid for. I want to be sure there is coverage on it.