Our agents at Sump Insurance serving the Clarinda, IA area realize how hard you have worked to own your own home. This is the reason they want you to have the proper amount of home insurance in place to protect your investment.

Keep in mind that even if your home is paid for in full, and you do not owe a mortgage, you still need to have a home insurance policy to cover in case the unthinkable happens.

What Does Home Insurance Cover?

A basic home insurance policy will cover the structure of your home as well as the contents inside. The contents can include your clothing and personal belongings, furniture, appliances, electronics, and more. Some insurance policies for your house also include other outbuildings that are located on your property, such as garages or sheds. This type of property insurance is very important if your house is hit by some sort of natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado. This type of insurance will also help you repair or rebuild your house if it is damaged or destroyed by a fire or even an act of vandalism. Your home insurance policy will also come in handy if a burglary occurs at your home.

Home insurance can even keep you out of court if someone is injured while visiting your house. This is because it will help pay for their medical bills if they sustain injuries and even take time off of work for them.

It is important to note that certain things may not be covered under a regular home insurance policy, and you may need to add them as an addendum to your main policy. These things include flooding and earthquake insurance. Your agent can help you out with this also.