* Homeowners *Dwelling *Renters *Condominium
Whether you are a first-time home buyer, a
veteran of many years of mortgage payments and house upkeep, a condo owner or an
apartment dweller,
your household is one of some 90 million in the United
States. Chances are your home is your single most expensive budget item
and—for
the home or condo owner—your most valuable investment. Homeowners insurance is a
package policy that covers both property—structures
and personal possessions—and
liability. But do you understand what's covered?
Because it is comprehensive, your homeowners
insurance policy may include coverage you are not even aware of.
If your luggage
is stolen from a motel room while you are a thousand miles away from home, for
example,
you will of course want to notify the police. You will also want to
check with your insurance agent about coverage
for loss under your homeowners
policy. And if your house burns down leaving you without a place to stay, your
policy
provides living expenses as well as reimbursement for damaged property.
Your Trusted Choice® insurance professional
can explain your policy in detail. More than any other line of coverage,
homeowners insurance is substantially
standardized throughout the United States.
The questions and answers in The Consumer's Guide to Homeowners Insurance are based on the
most commonly
purchased homeowners insurance policy (called HO3 in the industry)
offering the widest protection. Get started with this guide by learning the key
areas
of coverage as well as any exclusions or limits that might apply.