Before closing, compare written coverage details, confirm the effective date and understand the deductible, roof terms, water limitations and lender requirements.
Before closing, compare written coverage details, confirm the effective date and understand the deductible, roof terms, water limitations and lender requirements.
Start with the policy language and the facts of the property, vehicle or household. General summaries help frame questions but do not determine coverage for an individual policy.
Before closing
Gather the inspection, roof age and material, square footage, renovation history, photos, and any lender insurance requirements. Request written offers with the correct property address and effective date. Confirm whether the insurer requires an inspection or repairs before binding.
Review the core protections
Compare the dwelling amount and reconstruction assumptions, personal-property valuation, liability, additional living expense, roof settlement, wind or hail deductible, water exclusions, sewer backup and any separate flood policy. Confirm payment timing and how proof of coverage reaches the lender.
After move-in
Photograph rooms and high-value belongings, keep receipts for improvements, store declarations and emergency contacts away from the property, and update the insurer after major renovations. A home inventory can make it easier to describe belongings after a loss.
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What to do
Gather inspection, roof and renovation details
Compare dwelling and personal-property limits
Check wind or hail deductible and water provisions
What information should I gather before asking for home insurance?
Gather the property address, construction and roof details, inspection information, updates or renovations, desired effective date and lender requirements. The insurer may request more underwriting information.
What should a new homeowner compare in written offers?
Compare dwelling and personal-property limits, deductible amounts, roof settlement terms, water limitations, liability, exclusions, endorsements and total payment terms.
When should new home coverage begin?
Confirm the effective date with the insurer and any lender before closing, and make sure there is no gap in required coverage. Do not rely on an unissued quote as proof that coverage is bound.
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