Home Owners Insurance in Lincoln, NE

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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What is the Home Insurance claim process like?

Your insurance policy will outline your deductible (and/or waiver of deductible), and the contact information to file a claim. It also outlines what is covered and what is excluded from coverage.
Take pictures of all the damage, losses, and document in great detail what you expect to claim.
Armed with policy in hand you should call the insurance company and begin the claims process. You will be assigned a claims adjustor after the initial claim filing. You can file a claim on the phone or online in most cases.
You will be contacted by the adjustor who will ask for more details and have some questions. The adjustor will them come out or send out a professional to assess the damage, if needed. They will file a report and guide you through the rest of the process – every insurance company is different in the order of handling reimbursements, paperwork filing and organizing repairs etc. But, if you are with a reputable home insurance company, you will have the right information at every step of the way.
A local insurance agent, such as us can help walk you through the whole process and coordinate with the insurer and the claims adjustor to make the claims process much easier on the home owner and their family and loved ones – another reason to use a local insurance agency in the Lincoln, NE area.

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 Tom Cockle Insurance 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

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