You must buy home insurance to cover the balance of your mortgage should your home need to be replaced or repaired due to fire or other damage; this is required by Canadian mortgage companies. Here are some tips to help you find home insurance that is right for your family and you.
If you're a first time home buyer, the prospect of choosing a home insurance policy you might be wondering how much coverage you need and what that will cost.
A home insurance policy covers the cost of replacing your home and things in it, in the event of fire, damage or theft. It also covers your liability for anything that occurs on your property, such as if a neighbour were injured or their belongings damaged while they're in your home.
All risks to your home will be protected with a comprehensive home insurance policy; natural disasters are not usually covered by insurance policies though.
The specific perils that are set out in the policy are all that basic home insurance covers. This is a cheaper option since it doesn't cover as many possible hazards as a comprehensive policy. Broad home insurance is a mix of comprehensive insurance and basic insurance policies.
What amount of coverage is sufficient?
If your home were wiped off the map, your home insurance policy should cover enough to entirely rebuild and furnish your home. Get an estimate, by asking a home builder to walk through your home and tell you what it would take to rebuild; base how much replacement coverage you'll need on that figure. Remember to note all the expensive/unique details that would drive up the replacement cost. You'll need to know what kind of coverage you want, once you've determined the replacement cost of your home.
Taking an inventory of your personal possessions and the contents of your home will help you to make sure that you are completely covered and reimbursed if you have to file a claim for damages or theft.
Last, liability coverage protects you in case something takes place on your property that would make you financially responsible, such as if someone's belongings were damaged or if they were injured on your property.
What will it cost?
The cost of a home insurance policy depends on how much coverage is required, your chosen deductible, the location and other considerations. Generally speaking, more coverage means more cost.
A deductible is how much you must pay against the entire cost of any repairs or damage claimed. When you purchase your insurance policy, you can choose to raise or lower your deductible. In general, with a higher deductible, you have lower monthly premiums. Shop around, and talk to your insurance representative about any questions or concerns, in advance of making your purchase.
If you're a first time home buyer, the prospect of choosing a home insurance policy you might be wondering how much coverage you need and what that will cost.
A home insurance policy covers the cost of replacing your home and things in it, in the event of fire, damage or theft. It also covers your liability for anything that occurs on your property, such as if a neighbour were injured or their belongings damaged while they're in your home.
All risks to your home will be protected with a comprehensive home insurance policy; natural disasters are not usually covered by insurance policies though.
The specific perils that are set out in the policy are all that basic home insurance covers. This is a cheaper option since it doesn't cover as many possible hazards as a comprehensive policy. Broad home insurance is a mix of comprehensive insurance and basic insurance policies.
What amount of coverage is sufficient?
If your home were wiped off the map, your home insurance policy should cover enough to entirely rebuild and furnish your home. Get an estimate, by asking a home builder to walk through your home and tell you what it would take to rebuild; base how much replacement coverage you'll need on that figure. Remember to note all the expensive/unique details that would drive up the replacement cost. You'll need to know what kind of coverage you want, once you've determined the replacement cost of your home.
Taking an inventory of your personal possessions and the contents of your home will help you to make sure that you are completely covered and reimbursed if you have to file a claim for damages or theft.
Last, liability coverage protects you in case something takes place on your property that would make you financially responsible, such as if someone's belongings were damaged or if they were injured on your property.
What will it cost?
The cost of a home insurance policy depends on how much coverage is required, your chosen deductible, the location and other considerations. Generally speaking, more coverage means more cost.
A deductible is how much you must pay against the entire cost of any repairs or damage claimed. When you purchase your insurance policy, you can choose to raise or lower your deductible. In general, with a higher deductible, you have lower monthly premiums. Shop around, and talk to your insurance representative about any questions or concerns, in advance of making your purchase.
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