Important Insurance Tips That Everyone Should Know
Insurance can be one of your household’s biggest expenses. It is important to make sure you are sufficiently insured, but at the same time, you also want to avoid being overcharged for your insurance. The tips in this article can help make sure you meet all of your insurance needs at the lowest cost possible.
To save money on travel insurance, start by looking at what you may already have covered. Most homeowner and renter policies cover theft of property; many credit cards offer accidental death while traveling if you used the card to pay for the trip. Some even offer car rental insurance and extra baggage protection.
When selecting a company that sells travel insurance, always go with a third-party company. While many airlines and cruises sell travel insurance, it is most likely designed to protect the company offering the trip, not the consumer. Travel insurance is a great investment, but only if it works for you.
The insurance agent should explain the agreement to you. Find an agent who can explain the complicated concepts using simple, everyday English. Don’t sign the agreement until you understand each provision. Don’t be afraid of asking questions. This will be your insurance policy, you will be paying for it, so you have the right to fully understand it.
Anything that could possibly be covered by your insurance should be filed as a claim. You may find that there is more damage than the untrained eye can see. Having an adjuster come to look at it may save you money down the road. The insurance would have covered the damages now but not later.
Next time you’re shopping for insurance, approach one of the companies you currently use for another type of insurance to see if they will give you a preferred rate. Your homeowner’s insurance company may give you a significant deal, if you approach them and ask about whether they can offer you a preferred customer auto insurance rate.
Work toward having good commercial credit. The lower your credit score, the “riskier” you appear to be to insurance companies. You will get a much better rate on commercial insurance if your credit score is good. Pay attention to the total amount of debt you have and always pay your bills as soon as they come in.
When filing an insurance claim, be sure to write down the claim number as soon as your are given it and keep it in a safe place. This is helpful because you will need this number at any point that you speak with the insurance company about the claim. You may find it helpful to copy this in multiple locations such as on your computer and phone.
As mentioned, having insurance is very important, but it can also be very expensive. You have to balance your need for protection against emergencies and accidents with your need to keep your household budget as low as possible. Hopefully, the advice in this article has helped you figure out new ways to do this.
