Your home is usually your most valuable asset and making sure that it is protected against all possible perils should be a top priority. If a fire starts in your kitchen and causes serious damage, you can file a claim with your home insurance company to cover the loss. A standard homeowner’s policy in Arizona also covers loss to your personal property and liability you may incur if someone on your property gets injured.
Although home insurance is not required by the state of Arizona, if you have a mortgage, your lender will almost certainly require you to have coverage. Going without a policy to protect your home, even if you are under no obligation to have a policy, is usually a foolish move. If something happens to your dwelling or your personal property is stolen, your homeowner’s insurance will help you recover from your loss. If a visitor to your property falls down the steps and sues you for his injuries, your insurance company will defend you and pay out any valid claims. If you do not have a home policy in place, the cost to repair any damage or replace any lost possessions will be your responsibility.
Why take a big risk when you can get an affordable home insurance policy that will protect such a major asset? An independent agent can help you find the best and most cost-effective policy by comparing quotes from a number of top insurance companies.
Your agent can also explain the benefits of purchasing replacement cost coverage as opposed to actual cash value coverage. By choosing the former, if you suffer a covered loss, you will receive enough money to get a brand new item of similar quality to the one you lost. Actual cost only pays the depreciated value of the item or items you lost. Every year you should check your coverage to make sure your insurance needs have not changed. Your agent can review your policy and that is just one more reason to buy a homeowner’s policy from an independent insurance agency.