The Importance of Contents Insurance

April 29, 2010 - PRLog -- Whether you are a home owner or you are renting property, one of the most essential decisions you should consider is the importance of Contents Insurance.  Many Landlords and large apartment complexes require you to purchase contents insurance in case of disaster, but not always, so whether you own your home or rent, contents insurance is an important component in the prevention of large personal losses due to fire or some other disaster

Content Insurance offers coverage for losses due to fire, theft, vandalism, natural disasters and other varied hazards. However it is important for you to understand the coverage your particular policy provides.  Sometimes, natural disasters such as earth quakes and floods might not be covered and can cost additional money depending on the insurer and where you live.

Standard content policies will typically replace lost or damaged personal property and appliances, but will do so based on the age and condition. This is one of the most misunderstood features to contents insurance in that your contents will be “pro-rated” unless you purchase a policy with a replacement cost guarantee.  Content insurance can also provide coverage for items which are not affixed permanently such as mobile phones, laptops, video cameras, and other electronic equipment.  

Content policies can also provide coverage for valuable gold and diamond jewelry and other expensive personal belongings such as art or antiques.  When considering the importance of contents insurance, you also want to consider the value of the personal property you own.  You will want to prepare and inventory items you want to ensure will be replaced and may even be required to provide this list to the insurer.  

Again, insurance companies offer many different kinds of contents coverage and you want to have a complete valuation of all your personal property you may want to replace should you be the victim of fire or some other hazardous disaster where you live.  Additionally, keep in mind, the more you cover, the more it will cost you, so be sure you value your property accordingly to avoid paying for coverage you may not require.
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