Questions About Utah Home Insurance
Utah Home Insurance is a necessity, something every property should have. If you have a mortgage, your lender will require coverage — and if your home is mortgage-free than you should have coverage anyway.
But not all insurance coverage is alike. Policies and protections differ, and so do costs. In essence, you want the most protection for the least number of dollars.
surance.com”>Utah Home Insurance generally comes in standardized packages. For instance, the most basic form, HO-1, offers protections against such perils as fire, theft, and certain types of liability.
HO-2 is more comprehensive and includes protection against damage from broken pipes, the weight of ice and snow, and broken hot water heaters.
HO-3 gives more protection still: It generally includes just about everything and excludes only earth-shaking events such as earthquakes, floods, nuclear accidents, and wars.
To determine which policy is best for you, and to find out about other policies, make a list of valued possessions and the types of coverage you’d generally like to have — and then sit down with an insurance broker to review what’s included (and excluded) from each policy form and the other forms of coverage which may be available. You may find all the coverage you want in a general form, or you may determine that you need special coverage at extra cost.
Real estate brokers, attorneys, fee-only financial planners, and CPAs can recommend local Utah Home Insurance brokers. Once you have some names what questions should you ask? Here are a few to get you started:
Why should I buy Utah Home Insurance?
- Home Owners: To protect both your house and personal property.
- Tenants of Rental Properties: To protect your personal property.
- All Parties: For protection against liability for accidents that injure other people or damage their property.
Are deductible required, and if so, what are they?
Yes, most homeowners forms contain deductible provisions applicable to losses occurring under Section I (dwelling, appurtenant structure, unscheduled personal property, and additional living expenses). The type and amount of deductible varies by company. Deductible provisions do not apply to Section II losses (personal liability – bodily injury and property damage – and medical payments to others). Some companies offer an optional deductible applicable only to wind or hail losses. Most offer higher deductible options such as $500 or $1,000 at a reduced premium.
What property and perils are excluded from most homeowner policies?
Most homeowner policies provide coverage that does not apply to animals, birds, fish, automobiles and business property; for loss or damage caused by flood, surface water, water which backs up through sewers or drains, earth movement, nuclear damage, war, etc. Section II coverages (personal liability and medical payments) do not apply to the operation, ownership, use, etc., of any aircraft, automobile, recreational motor vehicle, water craft powered by more than 50 horsepower motor; bodily injury or physical damage caused by an intentional act of the insured. It must be noted that these are a mere sample of property and perils not covered. A complete review of your policy is the only way to determine what property is covered and what perils are insured against. Also, there are specific limits of coverage on property insured under the homeowner’s policy such as money, securities, water craft, theft of jewelry, silverware, and/or guns.
When can an insurance company cancel my Utah Home Insurance during the policy term?
- Generally, your policy can be cancelled for these reasons:
- Non-payment of premium;
- Material misrepresentation/Fraud;
- Conviction of a crime arising out of acts increasing the hazard insured against. (For example, conviction for illegal storage of fireworks);
- Discovery of willful or reckless acts or omissions by the insured increasing the hazard insured against. (For example, not getting a gas leak fixed);
- Physical changes in the property insured which result in the property becoming uninsurable. (For example, should the home become vacant for more than 60 consecutive days, a greater exposure to vandalism and damage is assumed to exist); and
- A determination by the Commissioner of Insurance that continuation of the policy would place the insurance company in violation of the law.
Peter Miller. “How to Buy Home Insurance.” Realtor.com. 6 Nov. 2009
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How can insurance companies not refuse insurance for people with pre existing conditions?Under Obama's health plan, insurance can't be refused because of a pre existing condition (at least that's what I heard). How would that work? Why would anyone get insurance before getting sick? How would that not bankrupt the companies?
March 8th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
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March 8th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I have seen many people on here say that you are automatically covered when your parents have full coverage, including insurance agents. This is not true of all companies. Call your insurance carrier and ask. It is a lot easier than finding out after an accident that you are not covered.
March 8th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
I think you should go to the local building department (city or county) and apply for as built permits for these unpermitted structures. Although costly, it's better than Code Enforcement coming by, realizing that those additions/properties are unpermitted and going to court, seeking an injunction to have you (1) obtain as-built permits or (2) having them torn down.
It is more expensive to have Code Enforcement come in and seek relief from the courts (assuming you don't comply and apply for as built permits) because you may have to pay their attorneys' fees when they win.
I believe you apply for as built permits from the Building Department in the city. Make sure you're in the incorporated portion of the city, otherwise you'll have to go to the County Building Department.
Also, if the bank didn't know that these additions were unpermitted, you wouldn't have an recourse. Most foreclosures are sold as is and requires buyer's diligence. A title insurance policy may or may not disclose unpermitted additions (depends on the wording of the policy). As I recall, a title insurance policy only guarantees that you have marketable title to the property.
March 9th, 2009 at 4:14 am
There's no average.
You can't average no retro date and no tail, with 30 years of prior coverage.
But if you don't "need" this type of insurance, don't buy it.
No hospital will actually allow you to use their operating room without it, anywhere, in the USA, but hey, if you don't NEED it, hey.
As to where it's cheaper – Not in the state of NY. Generally, the states which limit tort (republican states) are more friendly to doctors. But your professional association, or professional magazines, should be giving you a list of cheaper states. I believe there are at least 45 of them, LOL.
March 9th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Some group policies at work do not care about preexisting conditions.
Some do. It is usually the private ones, not work connected that
up the rates. Probably something to do with—- if you can work, then
you probably are not too sick, or disabled, so you can be insured.
If it is a dependent child, would you need to take insurance for you
as well as the child, and what is the waiting period.
Work insurance takes a while to go into effect. You may have a rider
or whatever it is called, that will exclude treatment, or make you wait
so long to have insurance, or treatment for the preexisting condition.
I don't know for sure, you could find out some how who the employer
or potential employer uses and check it out on line or by calling the company.
March 10th, 2009 at 3:45 am
I didn't study for this test (haha)
1-Liability
2-Uninsured motorist if you were a pedestrian
Collision if it's a hit&run in your car
3-Risk & Loss
4-Comp & Collision
5-Driving penalties
6-All of them
March 10th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Do you want to start an insurance company or an insurance agency? There is a difference. I'm guessing you want to start an agency because if you had the millions of dollars needed to start an insurance company you'd have the knowledge already or at least the money to hire someone who knew.
For an agency you'll need E & O insurance. Also, depending on your situation you'll need a business general liability and property coverage. You'll need business auto or at least a business classification on your auto insurance if you have vehicles. If you hire someone you'll need workman's comp and possibly health insurance, disability, etc. for the employees.
March 11th, 2009 at 11:12 am
hes got to be lying or had lawyer take his tickets to court and won!
tickets are sent to the states motor vechicle division, thats how they find out about your tickets!
TC GL
March 11th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Reagan warned of obama and his kind, and I'm not referring to his race, He is a socialist, and health care is his door opener.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRdLpem-AAs
Please forward this video to all who question the "acting" president's agenda!!!!!