New Homeowner Insurance Basics

personal inventory is the best way to determine whether his coverage is sufficient.

3. Liability – Homeowners insurance also provides compensation for liability claims and medical expenses, as well as other claims that result from property damage and personal injury suffered by others. This coverage applies whether an accident occurs on the policyholder’s property or while away from home.

Coverage Amounts – The standard amount of liability coverage is 0,000 on a typical homeowners policy. If a homeowner feels that the standard amount may be insufficient, he should consult an insurance professional about the availability of a higher level of coverage.

After establishing a policy, homeowners should periodically review their existing coverage to make sure that it keeps pace with any major purchases or improvements they make to their homes. Securing the right insurance policy at the right price is an important step in the home buying process, so homebuyers should shop around for a policy that best suits their needs and protects their most valuable asset appropriately.

Please note that this description/explanation is intended only as a guideline.