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If you have a mortgage, then you already have home insurance. But do you know why you need home insurance? Do you really know what is covered by your policy? Or did you simply sign up for home insurance because your lender required it? Knowing what your home owner's insurance covers, and why you need it, will take you far should you have an emergency.

1. Local Companies

2. Home Insurance Overview

3. Choosing the Right Broker in Georgia

4. Home Insurance Coverage in Georgia

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Certified Home Inventory Solutions, LLC
(678) 388-9796
4880 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA

Digital Insurance, Inc.
(770) 250-2900
400 Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA

West Chatham Warning Devices
(912) 234-2600
2208 Gamble Rd
Savannah, GA

Bi-City Burglar & Fire Alarm Co Inc
(706) 568-9680
7659 Beaver Run Rd
Columbus, GA

A 1 Fire Extinguisher
(706) 769-3222
1401 Greensboro Hwy
Watkinsville, GA

AAA Security
(229) 432-9808
707 N Slappey Blvd
Albany, GA

Fire Stop Technologies of Georgia
(770) 422-9494
1047 Fairwood Run NW
Acworth, GA

Cana Communications
(678) 766-6600
1610 Cobb International B
Kennesaw, GA

Fire Systems Inc
(770) 333-6319
4700 Highlands Pkwy SE
Smyrna, GA

Superior Fire & Safety Co
(912) 368-6282
862 Elma G Miles Pkwy
Hinesville, GA

2 . Home Insurance Overview

If you have a mortgage in Georgia, then you already have home insurance. But do you know why you need home insurance? Do you really know what is covered by your policy? Or did you simply sign up for home insurance because your lender required it? Knowing what your home owner’s insurance covers, and why you need it, will take you far should you have an emergency. Take the time each year to review your home insurance policies and make certain you have the coverage you need.

You need home owner’s insurance to protect your biggest investment – your home. Without it, all the time, energy, and money you have invested in your home will be lost, if you have a natural disaster or robbery. With an insurance policy on your home in Georgia, you are protecting your home from damage due to natural disasters, theft, and other events. Fire, tornadoes, theft, and storm losses will all be covered by a typical home owner’s insurance policy.

Mortgage lenders require insurance policies on the homes they finance, because they are investing their time and money into the property, as well. Finding financing for a new home purchase requires having home insurance in place. Lenders will require those applying for a mortgage to purchase an insurance policy that is equal to the cost of the mortgage. This allows the mortgage to be paid in the event that the home is damaged or destroyed.

Most homeowners in Georgia choose to purchase an insurance policy that is larger than the amount of the mortgage. They realize that their possessions are at risk, as well as their actual home and property. They also realize that their home and its contents will probably appreciate as they live in it, and property values will probably increase, as well. As a result, most people purchase a policy that covers not only their home, but also the items inside, and one that will take into consideration appreciation over time. Certain items in your home may require additional coverage, so speak to your insurance agent about expensive technology, jewelry or art in your home.

Property insurance is sold through agents and brokers. There are two types of agents, independent and exclusive. Agents represent the different companies that sell insurance, and brokers represent the homeowners that are shopping for insurance. Both agents and brokers, however, work towards finding the best insurance for their customers.

3 . Choosing the Right Broker in Georgia

Choosing the right insurance broker or agent to help you shop for your home owner’s insurance policy is crucial to finding quality home insurance. There are a few things you should consider when choosing a broker or agent.

First, decide if you want to work with a broker or an agent. Remember, a broker does not represent any particular insurance company; whereas, an agent will have an insurance company that they are working for. Some agents in Georgia are independent agents, and they will have several companies that they represent. Other agents in Georgia are exclusive agents, and they will work with one particular insurance company. Using an agent is not bad, provided you have done the homework to compare home insurance policies before contacting the agent.

If you want someone else in Georgia to do that research for you, consider working with an insurance broker. The insurance broker will help you compare home insurance policies, finding the one that meets your particular needs and concerns. Also, an insurance broker receives a commission no matter which insurance plan they sell you, rather than an agent who will receive a higher commission, if they sell you the policy they are representing.

One way to determine which broker or agent you want to work with is to talk to others who currently have property insurance. Find out what agency they used, and what their experience was. If your friends or family recommend a particular insurance agent, chances are that agent is doing something right. It is worth giving them a second look. Also, call different agents or brokers and talk to them about what you are looking for in an insurance policy. Find out how they would help you find home owner’s insurance, and which companies they would recommend. This should also enable you to price compare a variety of property insurance options. These types of questions will show you quite a bit about the integrity of the agent or broker.

4 . Home Insurance Coverage in Georgia

While insurance policies will differ in many respects, there are certain things you can count on finding in your home owner’s insurance policy. These are property damage coverage, personal liability coverage, medical payments coverage, living expenses coverage, and a few other types of coverage.

Property damage coverage is the type of insurance coverage that home owner’s usually think of when they think about their insurance policies. This coverage will pay for damage to the home in Georgia and the property it includes. Usually, outside structures are also included in the home insurance, at a discounted amount. Personal property inside the home is also usually covered. The property inside your home is covered for its current replacement cash value, not purchase value.

Personal liability coverage is an important aspect of your home insurance. This is the part of the insurance policy that covers any liability you have from accidents caused on your property. This includes any injuries caused by you, your pet, or someone in your family. There is no deductible with liability coverage, but there will be limits placed on the policies. You may find that certain breeds of dogs, swimming pools, or trampolines may cause difficulties with coverage, or require additional costs.

Medical payments coverage pays for any medical bills that someone receives because of an injury that occurs while they are on your property, even if no one in your family is at fault. This coverage pays only reasonable charges, and not far-fetched medical treatments someone might claim they needed from being injured on your property.

Should you need to stay in a hotel when your property is damaged, such as in the event of a fire, your insurance company will pay a portion of these living expenses under the additional living expenses coverage on your policy.

Some insurance policies will have debris removal coverage. This is particularly helpful in the event of a natural disaster, when there are many tree limbs and other debris that need to be removed. Even a severe thunderstorm can cause debris, so this can be useful, particularly if you are not inclined to do this sort of work yourself. Also, most home insurance policies will cover a portion of the landscaping around the property in Georgia that is damaged due to a covered cause.

5 . Featured Local Company

Certified Home Inventory Solutions, LLC

(678) 388-9796
4880 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA
www.certifiedhomeinventory.com

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