Determining Adequate Personal Insurance Coverage
Some consumers are completely lost when they are asked to select the amount of insurance coverage they need for a homeowner’s policy. There are a variety of situations that could occur in and around the home and these instances can cause a significant amount of insurance claims to be brought against the owner if they are not insured for an amount that reaches the right price range.
There are many types of personal insurance that a homeowner can choose and various levels of protection are available under each of those policies. With the help of an insurance salesman or broker, a homeowner can get a true picture of what insurance coverage is currently in place and what adjustments will have to be made to cover new additions to the home such as extra rooms or outdoor equipment such as a pool or whirlpool spa.
Accidents can occur anywhere in the home and this includes the entire property that belongs to a landowner. Some people might exclude driveways or access roads on the property from coverage and later regret it when an accident occurs that causes injuries to people and destruction to crops, nurseries or a multitude of machinery and equipment that is in the general area that is used for business.
The personal insurance coverage for a home might be significantly lower than the insurance required for home businesses. Some insurers will require that separate policies be written that include insurance riders that separate business property from that used in everyday living activities. The homeowner will have to consider the current market value for the home and insure for that amount and more.
Some home insurance policies will have to be modified to include structures that are attached to the home such as porches and portable sheds. The values of insurance coverage should be duly noted for any items on the property that are not considered to be the legal residence of the dweller. A homeowner can achieve considerable value for the money when these structures are included and covered in an insurance claim.
When determining how adequate the personal insurance coverage is when it is time to pay medical expenses for visitors on the property, an insurance policy should include amounts for long-term medical care through rehabilitation programs. The policy should also include the amounts that will cover the replacement cost for utility poles and other equipment that is part of the public utility system.
When considering the amount of coverage needed to protect the homeowner in all areas, the applicant should consider all situations that seem improbable because these are the situations that might ruin lives because people did not insure against them happening. People will often sue just to earn extra cash and hope that people are not covered with enough insurance to find out the truth by coverage that pays for investigators and fees for such things as police reports.
What do I do if I filed for workers compensation late, and my personal insurance already paid?
I have a high deductible, so my insurance hasn't paid very much. Will it be more trouble than it is worth to pursue the workers comp claim?
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August 7th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
It will depend from your insurance plan.
You can compare different plans and their rental coverage in internet, for example here – car-insurance.66ghz.com
August 7th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Yes, insurance follows cars, but it's pretty obvious your 'friend' does NOT want to loan you his car, and is using insurance as an excuse. If yours is in the shop, ask about a loaner. If they don't have one, go rent one.
August 7th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
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August 7th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
August 7th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
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August 7th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
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August 8th, 2009 at 3:05 am
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August 8th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I don't think it would. the claim is NOT against your personal insurance so they don't even find out about it probably (how would they?). Now your company that insures the car they provide to you – their rates may go UP. That may not make your boss happy!
August 8th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
tourniquet, There are tons of websites where you can get an online quote. http://www.autoadviceonline.com/Auto-Insurance-Quote.html It only takes 5 minutes to do.
August 8th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I work at State Farm and we offer a personal articles policy. All you need is a bill of sale/estimate/appraisal & pictures and it is very inexpensive to insure. I have insured $17,000 diamond rings for $130 a year, so of course it would be cheaper for a couple thousand dollar laptop. It's an all-risk policy so you'll get the money back no matter what happens. And you can have a $0 deductible. You might also want to check and see what your homeowner's insurance covers. it might cover the value of the laptop in your personal property coverage.
August 8th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
homeinsurance.awardspace.us – try this one. Got my home insurance from them. As I know they provide such a service.
August 8th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Typically, when a property transfers ownership and a mortgage is put in place, there are two types of policies issued.
1. Mortgagee Policy (covers the lender's mortgage and insures that it is the first, best lien on the property)
2. Owner's Policy (covers the new owner's interest in the property)
Think of it this way. You carry insurance on your car, in case there is an accident. The insurance pays for damages that may occur to your car in the future.
You (hopefully) will carry homeowner's insurance, which will pay for damages to your house in case of a fire, etc in the future.
Your Owner's Policy of Title Insurance protects you against things that may have happened in the past. You pay a one-time fee that is collected at closing, that insures that no one else holds any interest in your new property (except for the lender on your new mortgage). It is your proof that the chain of title was clear up until the date and time that you deed filed, and no one can claim that they are "owed" something from your home.
Examples:
1. A previous owner died, and one of the heirs did not get their portion of the proceeds from the sale of the property.
2. A previous owner divorced and their spouse did not get their half of the proceeds from the sale of the property.
3. A lien was filed against a prior owner that was never paid off and released.
If, in the future, you decide to refinance or sell the property, a new title search may be done. Chances are that a different examiner will do the search. If they come across something that shows a problem with your title prior to the date/time your deed filed, the owner's policy protects you against that claim. You can file a claim against the underwriter who issues the owner's policy for payment of any losses incurred.
Get an owner's policy, and keep it with your important documents.
August 8th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
was the police involved? It wont go on your insurance unless you were cited for it or your insurance co payed damages. I dont know what the first repsonder is talking about with wormans comp… you said nothing about being hurt.
August 9th, 2009 at 4:09 am
Let's see, you believe your siblings are lying to you and hiding money that is rightfully yours.
*IF* there was an insurance policy, payable on death, it could only be paid out 1 of 2 ways.
1. To a named beneficiary and if you aren't one of them, tough.
2. To the estate. The esate would then turn around and distribute the money to the heirs in the will. If there is a will and you aren't listed, tough.
If your siblings are telling the truth and they did not find a policy, your options are limited.
The typical ways to find a 'lost' policy:
1. Go through the decedent's checkbook and credit card statements looking for policy payments.
2. Watch incoming mail for policy bills, statements and/or company information…
3. Go through every piece of paper in the house.
4. Contact their employers to see if there was a policy through work.
5. Spend $10 on stamps and write the top 20 insurance companies asking if there is a policy (providing their name, SSNs, addresses and how you are related to them).
6. Spend $75 on a search of the health-insurance application database. Only applies if they applied for insurance in the last 20 years.
August 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
OK, I filter to US Only questions (not english only) and this came up, so I'm guessing that maybe you're not going to get many UK answers.
Here in the US, and most of the rest of the world, it's true – there are TWO different kinds of liability – personal, and business. "Public" is a misnomer – public can be either personal, or business. Or maybe it's just a UK way to say 'business'.
But, you CANNOT combine the two. The rating basis and coverages are WILDLY divergent. Business liability does NOT include personal liability, but it DOES extend coverage, to some extent, over employees IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT. With exclusions, of course.
August 9th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
if you are in your own car doing the runs then yes you are covered. per my policy yours might be different. but sorry for your company that they would do that. i hope you didnt sign any papers about that cause if you get ina accident doing one of those runs or your car gets hurt. it will fall back on them and they will be responsible. might taking them to court but you will have upper hand cause you are on the clock working for them. and you are not a contract employee. so tell your boss to *&*()_*( no dont do that!
just vote me best answer and save it in the back of your mind if any thing happens.
ohhhh btw save all your gas miles driven too they have to pay you back. you might wait till you quit and give it to the boss as a going away gift to you.
August 10th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Your health insurance is entitled to reimbursement from the workers comp carrier.
Depending on how long it's been, and if an initial report was ever filed, you could be looking at a fight from the workers comp insurance.
August 10th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
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August 11th, 2009 at 2:20 am
There are several insurance companies online, make sure you are checking them wisely to make sure they have the same benefits.
It looks like you have found a pretty good deal with the first two, they are good insurers and most doctors take their coverage.
You may be covered on your insurance for awhile after leaving your company, most benefits are payed up for 2 weeks to a month. You don't need double coverage so check it out.
December 2nd, 2009 at 4:48 pm
He is not licensed to appraise personal property. He is licensed to appraisal real estate.
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