Looking for Washington homeowners insurance? Want to get the best rate with an A-rated insurance company? Here's how to do it.
Washington Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance is a must for all Washington home owners. It protects you and your family from unexpected losses and gives you protection in case of a liability lawsuit.
There are three things to consider when choosing homeowners insurance in Washington - coverage, cost, and company.
Coverage
When it comes to coverage you want to make sure you can rebuild your home if it's destroyed, and replace your personal belongings if they're damaged.
Mortgage lenders require that you purchase homeowners insurance based on the appraised value or the purchase price of your home. But this is not the amount of coverage you need. You're better off finding out how much it would cost to rebuild your home from a local builder then insuring it for that amount.
When it comes to insuring your personal property, insurers use one of two methods: 1. Actual cash value pays you the value of an item minus depreciation for the years you owned it. 2. Replacement cost pays the full value of your property. Replacement cost is more expensive, but worth it in the long run.
Cost
Get quotes from several companies. There are websites where you can get quotes from a number of different insurance companies so you can compare rates. Some of theses sites even provide a chat service so you can talk with an insurance professional and get answers to your questions. (See link below.)
Raise your deductible. You can save money on your premiums by increasing your insurance deductibles, but you'll have to pay more if you have a claim.
Ask your agent about discounts. Most companies offer discounts for having both your auto and homeowners insurance with them, for having security and safety features installed, for having a good claims history, and for a variety of other reasons.
Company
In addition to getting the best insurance rate you can, you also want to make sure you're getting a reliable company.
Check with your state's department of insurance website to make sure that the company you're considering has a good reputation and will pay your claims. Then check A.M. Best's website (ambest.com) to see their financial rating.
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get Washington homeowners insurance quotes from top homeowners insurance companies and see how much you can save. You can get more insurance tips in their Articles section.
The author, Brian Stevens, is a former insurance agent and financial consultant who has written a number of articles on Washington homeowners insurance.
