Share Agent Blog
21 Jul 2022
The highly increasing cost of materials, appliances, and labor can leave many homeowners policies underinsured. If you do not update your homeowners insurance policy with current replacement cost values for your home and personal property, you may not have enough coverage to fully replace your home or possessions in the event of a covered loss.
For example, if you purchased your homeowners insurance policy several years ago and have not updated it since, the policy may not reflect the current replacement cost value of your home and personal property. In the event of a covered loss, you may find that the amount of coverage you have is not enough to fully replace what you have lost.
To avoid being underinsured, it is important to periodically review and update your homeowners insurance policy. This can include reviewing the coverage limits, deductibles, and exclusions, as well as ensuring that the replacement cost values for your home and personal property are up to date.
Additionally, if you have made any significant improvements or renovations to your home, you should notify your insurance company and update your policy to reflect these changes. This can help ensure that you have adequate coverage in the event of a covered loss.
In conclusion, it is important to regularly review and update your homeowners insurance policy to ensure that you have adequate coverage to fully replace your home and personal property in the event of a covered loss. Failure to do so could leave you underinsured and unable to fully recover from a loss.