We know what matters to you most. That's why
we specialize in providing home, condominium, and renter insurance
policies based on your specific needs. Browse our Home section to learn
more about how we can help protect everything you've worked so hard to
achieve.
Why do I need homeowners,
condominium, or renter insurance?
Insurance can help you with your peace of
mind, knowing that in the event of a covered loss,
your damaged home will be rebuilt and your destroyed belongings will be
replaced. Types of coverages include:*
- Dwellings and other structures
For most of us, our home is the single largest investment we will
make. Homeowners insurance provides coverage
for damage to your home and other structures on your property such as
a shed or detached garage. For townhouse owners, your townhouse and
separate structures are covered for almost any type of damages except
for a few common exclusions, such as wear and tear, earth movement,
flood, nuclear hazard and earthquake.
- Dwelling Improvements, Alterations,
and Additions
Condominium owners are covered for accidental damage to improvements
you make in your unit for which your association's policy does not
provide coverage, subject to your condo insurance policy limits.
- Loss assessment
Condominium owners will also receive up to $1,500 for assessments
arising from covered damage. This can be used to pay for your share of
property damage or injury awards for which your association's policy
does not provide coverage. Typically, up to $50,000 is available, but
this may vary depending on your policy.
- Personal Property
Homeowners, condominium, or renters insurance also provides coverage
for your household contents and personal belongings. You may think
your couch, coffee table, sweaters, shoes, coats, TV, VCR and CD
player aren't worth a lot, but those items all add up when you have to
replace them.
- Personal Liability
Finally, in the event someone is injured on your property or you
damage property that belongs to others, you could be held legally
liable for the injury or damage. A homeowner, condominium or renter
policy provides liability coverage and personal property insurance
should this ever occur.
*Only up to the limits of the
insurance coverages purchased.
What if I don't have
insurance?
Without insurance, you'll be responsible for
protecting your property, possessions and liability exposure.
For instance, if your house burns down or
is destroyed by a tornado, you'll need to rebuild your home and replace
all your damaged possessions with only the funds you have or can obtain.
Do you usually have $500,000 readily available in case something like this
happens? If so, could you be putting that money to better use instead of
having it sit there just in case something happens?
Something else to consider: if someone is
injured on your property, they may sue you for injuries and damages they
sustain which may be well beyond $1,000,000. Without insurance, you may
have to liquidate your assets and even lose a portion of your wages if you
need to pay for a judgment.
Tel: 214.215.3321
Email: stuart@srmfinancial.com
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