Home Insurance in Houston, Texas
You have made a great investment by purchasing a home. Sleep soundly with the protection of a well rounded homeowners insurance policy from AJ MORALES INSURANCE. Home insurance is crucial when owning a home, you must make decisions based on foreseeable and not foreseeable events that could affect your home. There are various types of policies designed for that cause. Depending of the type of homeowners insurance policy you are in the market for, is the amount of coverage you purchase for the interior and exterior of your home.
Texas weather is crazy. Our beautiful home state offers us year round surprises in the form of rainstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, windstorms, hail etc… In addition to mother nature, theft and vandalism make you vulnerable. As one of your most valuable investments you want to make sure your home is well covered in case any of these things happen.
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Common Homeowners Insurance Terms in Houston, Texas:
- Coverage A- Dwelling
- Coverage B- Other Structures on Your Property
- Coverage C- Personal Property/Contents
- Coverage D- Loss of Use
- Coverage E- Personal Liability Protection
- Coverage F- Medical Payments
Coverage Part A Dwelling – The cost to rebuild or repair in case of a covered peril in the insurance policy you purchase; normally wind/hail, lightning, and fire.*(Note: Earthquake and flood insurance will require a separate endorsement or policy. Talk to an agent today about earthquake and/or flood insurance).
Coverage Part B Other Structure on your property- such as detached garages, buildings, or sheds on your property are also protected by a standard homeowners policy. Typically, the coverage for other structures is 10% of your dwelling coverage although, higher amounts are available if you wish to purchase them.
Coverage Part C Personal Property/ Contents comes standards with a homeowners insurance policy and protects your items within your home or on your property should they be stolen, lost in a fire or damaged otherwise by a covered loss. These items include, but are not limited to clothing, furniture, and other personal items in the home.
Coverage Part D Loss of Use will provide you with living expenses in the event your home is not habitable due to a covered loss. This coverage will usually cover the cost of a hotel, an apartment rent or other living expenses while your home is being repaired
Coverage Part E Personal Liability Protection Pays to defend you in court against lawsuits. It also provides coverage if you are found legally responsible for someone else’s injury or property damage.
Coverage Part F Medical Payments Pays the medical bills of people hurt on your property. It might also pay for some injuries that happen away from your home, such as your dog biting someone at the park. A basic homeowners policy pays $500 in medical bills, but you may buy up to $5,000 in medical payments coverage. *Not all policies cover dogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Homeowners Insurance
What does home insurance cover?
Home insurance can cover a variety of losses including weather, fire, and personal liability. The amount of coverage you get depends on the policy you purchase.
Is home insurance required?
You should have home insurance. Your home is likely your largest asset and if you have a loan it will be required.
Does home insurance protect me from dog bite claims?
Yes, home insurance provides you with insurance coverage in the event you have a dog that bites someone. Some dog breeds are uninsurable, so before you purchase a dog, be sure to contact your agent to see what breeds might be excluded. Additionally, each claim is different so coverage will be decided by the insurance company to ensure no excluded acts were committed.