Home Owners Insurance in Kirkland, WA

What are the common exclusions on a homeowner’s insurance policy?

In general, negligence is not covered by any type of insurance policy – but here are some common exclusions for the home owner to be aware of -

Earthquake Insurance (including ground movements, sinkholes, etc)- in earthquake states you are explicitly asked to sign an earthquake insurance waiver. Alternatively you can get earthquake insurance (normally from a different insurer)
Flood damage – the typical home insurance policy does not cover flood damage – you will need a separate flood insurance policy for that.
Mold damage is normally covered only if you had a recent plumbing leak and you take action quickly.
Infestations – insect and vermin infestation (pests) are not covered.
Dangerous Dogs – you are asked about your pets when applying for a home insurance policy specifically because many carriers do not cover a situation where your dog bites a neighbor. In fact, you may not get coverage if you have a dangerous dog; or you may pay a higher premium. Dog bite insurance claims are well over a quarter of all home insurance claims, so insurers are increasingly careful about insuring dangerous pet owners.
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How to get discounts on homeowners insurance?

The simplest way to get a discount is to bundle your policies with a single insurance agent. Local insurance agents typically have multiple carrier partnerships and can find you the best deal while bundling. Bundling does not always mean you will have multiple policies with a single insurance carrier. Here is an example where your agent at our agency 1st Rate Wealth Management can help you consolidate, bundle and figure out how to save you money overall –

Personal Auto with Progressive
Home Insurance with Travelers
Umbrella (typically with the Auto Insurance carrier) with Progressive
Boat Insurance with SkiSafe
Business Insurance with Hartford

What about Renters and Condo insurance?

Condo owners insurance essentially the same as homeowners insurance. There are some differences since there are some factors at play such as Home Owners Associations (HOA’s) and they also carry insurance, but in essence, getting insurance for your condo is comparable (maybe less expensive in some areas) to home owners insurance. A cousin to homeowners (or condo owners) insurance is Renters insurance – this is an increasingly popular policy among people renting. The Great Recession may have been a catalyst as more people resorted to renting rather than buying, but there is data that shows that millennials prefer to rent rather than make a larger investment of their time and money in a home/mortgage.
Renters insurance typically covers the valuables in the renter’s apartment/condo/home. The primary insured is the person/s renting the home and the estimated value of their property in the rental unit. It normally covers fire and casualty damage, but there are some additional coverages available in some areas like theft coverage, jewelry/valuables, etc.
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