Fire Insurance Claim
People avoid planning for unexpected events because it is rather difficult to do. Responsible homeowners are usually under the impression that they have already planned and are prepared for tragedies. Unfortunately, most people find out too late that they were not really prepared when they submitted their fire insurance claim to their insurance company.
Knowing just a few simple things can make a huge difference to protect you, your family and your property from a devastating fire loss. The first step, and most important, is to check your homes smoke alarms each quarter (Jan, May, Sept) to ensure they are properly working and that battery life still remains. Two – Electrical fires are the most common. So, be sure to hire a licensed electrical contractor whenever you have electrical needs for your property. Homeowners will also purchase insurance coverage to protect their property. This is so that in case a fire does occur, you have a third party paying to have the aftermath repaired. All things you do to protect your property from damage, like a security system, fire system, smoke alarms, will usually qualify for lower insurance rates as well.
The sole purpose of insurance itself is to lessen the burden of such catastrophic events. We all know that. Not many people will report having a good experience dealing with their insurance carrier after a fire. The minimal amount of policyholders that were happy have reported that their claim was settled timely and they received decent service and hotel accommodations. Even families that have an exceptional insurance experience have come to realize that it can take more than a year to get back to normal.
It’s disappointing to know that for most people that suffer large losses obtain very little cooperation from their carriers. Those policyholders that are unfamiliar with their coverage have found out that their adjuster may attempt to take advantage. You can protect yourself and your family by reading and understanding your policy. If you do not understand something… ask your agent!
It’s critical to have records of as much of th personal property you have in your home. Most people fail to maintain a list of the items they own; furniture, electronics, clothing, and household items. However, this should become a routine you include in your life When you change the batteries in your alarm, run a fire drill. When you purchase new items, enter them on a growing list or spreadsheet of the item nd it’s worth. In fact, Quicken has a software that keeps track of home inventory items and allows you to record model and serial numbers of electronics. The software also has the ability to import photos of the item as proof you owned them. It’s important to keep such records safe from the fire itself by using a fire rated safe box, storing them in a safety deposit box, or have your computer automatically back up your documents to an online storage facility like Carbonite.
It does not matter what you pay for your insurance, the fact of the matter is that you are the only one that can really look after your best interest. Get prepared, read your policy, and be sure that you know what to expect from your insurance carrier in case of an emergency. It is far better to be prepared for a fire insurance claim before it happens… then after!
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