{"id":74,"date":"2022-11-28T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpointinsurancegroup.com\/blog\/?p=74"},"modified":"2022-12-01T17:25:49","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T23:25:49","slug":"protect-your-most-valuable-asset-with-home-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpointinsurancegroup.com\/blog\/protect-your-most-valuable-asset-with-home-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Most Valuable Asset with Home Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Are you thinking of becoming a homeowner? If so, did you know that before you can obtain a mortgage, your lender will require you to have a homeowner&rsquo;s insurance policy to protect your interests? If you live in Dadeville AL, Highpoint Insurance Group can answer all your questions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Why&nbsp;Home Insurance?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">The purpose of homeowners&rsquo; insurance is to pay for losses and any damage to your property in the event of a burglary, fire, or weather event. Standard homeowners&#8217; policies do not cover artwork, jewelry, collectibles, or other valuable personal items. It does not cover damage caused by flooding or an earthquake. It would be necessary to get a separate rider to cover these situations.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Typically, a homeowners policy includes six different coverages. They are dwellings, structures such as garages or storage sheds, personal property, personal liability, medical payments, and loss of use. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Types of Policies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">The two types of policies issued are the HO-2, which is a commonly purchased policy. HO-3 has broader coverage than HO-2.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">You should have a deductible of at least $1000. A higher deductible reduces your rates, sometimes significantly, but means you will have to pay the deductible out of pocket if a claim is filed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Common Causes of Claims<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">The most common causes of home insurance claims are theft, wind, non-weather-related water damage, hail, and weather-related water damage. These causes make up approximately 77% of all insurance claims. It is obvious why a homeowners insurance policy is necessary for the protection of your property and finances. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">If your property is mortgage-free, it is still important to have coverage for your home. If you have a guest that is injured on your property, or your dog decides to bite a visitor, you will have liability protection to cover costs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Give Us A Call<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color:#333333\"><span style=\"background-color:#fafafa\"><span style=\"color:#212529\">Highpoint Insurance Group in Dadeville AL can provide a quote or answer any questions you may have. Contact us&nbsp;today.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you thinking of becoming a homeowner? If so, did you know that before you can obtain a mortgage, your lender will require you to have a homeowner&rsquo;s insurance policy to protect your interests? If you live in Dadeville AL, Highpoint Insurance Group can answer all your questions. Why&nbsp;Home Insurance? 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