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Home Insurance Guide

Home insurance protects your house, personal belongings, and finances from unexpected events such as fire, theft, storms, and liability claims. This guide explains the major coverage types and helps you compare plans confidently.

Main Types of Coverage

  • Dwelling: protects the physical structure of your home.
  • Personal Property: covers items like electronics & furniture.
  • Liability Coverage: protects you if someone is injured on your property.

Key Terms

  • Deductible: what you pay before insurance starts.
  • Replacement Cost: rebuilding cost without depreciation.
  • Exclusions: situations not covered (flood, earthquake, etc.).

Basic Plan

Dwelling + limited personal property coverage.

Price: low

Standard Plan

Dwelling + belongings + basic liability.

Price: medium

Full Protection

All standard coverage + extra disaster protection & higher limits.

Price: high

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does home insurance cover natural disasters?

Standard plans cover fire, storms, and theft. Earthquake and flood usually require separate add-on policies depending on your region.

How much home insurance do I need?

Ideally enough to rebuild your house and replace belongings at today’s prices. Check “replacement cost” vs “actual cash value” when choosing your plan.

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Plan
Coverage
Best For
Price
Basic
Dwelling only
Minimal protection
Low
Standard
Dwelling + belongings + liability
Most homeowners
Medium
Full Protection
Full coverage + disaster add-ons
High-value homes
High