Auto Insurance Information
Auto insurance protects you against financial loss if you have an accident. It is a contract between you and the insurance company. You agree to pay the premium and the insurance company agrees to pay your losses as defined in your policy.
Auto insurance provides property, liability and medical coverage:
- Property coverage pays for damage to or theft of your car.
- Liability coverage pays for your legal responsibility to others for bodily injury or property damage.
- Medical coverage pays for the cost of treating injuries, rehabilitation and sometimes lost wages and funeral expenses.
Property Damage (PD) and Bodily Injury (BI)
Covers property damage for which you are at fault and your liability for injuries you cause to other people.
This coverage usually is expressed in a "split number" such as 100/300/100.
The first number is the limit (in thousands of dollars) that your policy will pay for bodily injury per person in the event of an accident. The second number is the total limit your policy will pay for bodily injury to two or more people per accident.
The third number is the limit that your policy will pay for property damage per accident.
Many people are underinsured today because of the rising costs of vehicles (making it easy to exceed your Property Damage limits) and the high personal injury awards in lawsuits. Please consult with us, and we will ensure you have the adequate coverage. we are here for you!
Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist
Covers you when you are injured by someone who is not insured or has inadequate limits of coverage. This is often an overlooked coverage, and we would be happy to help you understand this better!
Collision
This covers the cost of replacing or repairing your vehicle in the event of an accident in which you were at fault. The premium varies depending upon your deductible limits.
we would be happy to help you decide which deductible is right for you!
Comprehensive
This covers repairing or replacing your vehicle in non-accident situations, such as theft and vandalism.
Hail and other "acts of God" are covered, as defined by your policy. This also has a deductible, so please consult with us about which deductible meets your needs.
Homeowners Insurance Information
Homeowners insurance is really all about protecting yourself financially if something unexpected happens to your home or possessions. Your home is likely one of your largest investments. Is your investment properly covered?
- If your home was destroyed by fire or damaged by a natural disaster, you'd need money to repair or replace it.
- If a guest in your home is injured, liability protection and medical coverage help pay expenses.
- If you are a victim of theft and vandalism, it can reimburse you for your loss or pay for repairs.
- If you are still paying for your home, your lender will require insurance.
Property Damage Coverage
"Property Damage" coverage is designed to help pay for damage to your home and personal property.
"Other Structures" coverage will help protect your detached garage, tool shed, and other unattached structures. Generally, the coverage is 10% of the amount for which your home is insured.
"Personal Property" coverage helps pay for a loss of your personal possessions, such as clothing, furniture, TV, stereo and other unattached personal items. You may want to review this coverage with us, to make sure you are adequately protected in this area.
If you need additional coverage for higher valued items, please ask us.
A Schedule or Personal Property Floater
A homeowners insurance policy normally provides limited coverage for collectibles, jewelry, furs, etc. It may be necessary to insure your valuables with a Personal Property Floater. A Personal Property Floater itemizes each item, gives a description of the item insured, and lists excluded perils. It normally provides coverage that is broader than the coverage in your standard homeowners insurance policy. Please ask us if you need an evaluation of your risk in this area.
Personal Liability Coverage
Your homeowners policy provides Personal Liability coverage to help protect you against a non-auto claim in which you were at fault. Liability coverage in your policy covers both the cost of defending you and damages the court orders you must pay. Liability insurance does not have a deductible that you must meet before the insurer begins to pay losses. we can review your current limits of coverage and help make sure you have enough protection in this area.
Medical Payments Coverage
Medical Payments coverage is designed to pay for an injury to someone OUTSIDE your family. It can often help settle "small" injuries outside of court before they become BIG claims in court. This is not medical coverage for you and your family.
Additional Living Expenses
where will you live if your home is badly damaged?
If you move into a hotel or apartment for awhile because of damage caused by a covered loss, your homeowners policy will normally cover the stay, subject to policy limits.
Let us review your policy with you today to know what exactly is included and what is not. Together we will make sure there are no gaps in coverage!