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As you’re tackling dust bunnies and cluttered closets in your spring cleaning, don’t forget your insurance policies. They may need to be dusted off and refreshed, too.
Reviewing and adjusting your insurance coverage is an important part of overall financial planning. Here’s what to look at in each policy.
Do you examine your auto insurance policy at each renewal time? If not, now’s the time to dig out your last declarations page and review your coverage. The declarations page is the summary of your coverage and deductibles.
Make sure all your vehicles have current insurance cards in them. You’ll want to have the current card handy in case there’s an accident.
Your house might be your biggest asset, so examining your current home insurance coverage is important. Just as with auto insurance, your coverage summary will be found on your declarations page. Here’s what to look for:
Do you have a list of every single item in your house right now? Many people don’t, yet having a complete home inventory is crucial to maximizing a claim if your house suffers serious damage.
You may think you can reconstruct a list of your belongings if need be, but Mary Bonelli, a spokeswoman for the Ohio Insurance Institute, says, “Here’s an exercise that will convince you of the need to have one. Walk into your kitchen or bedroom and look around. Now close your eyes and try to remember each and every item in that room. I seriously doubt anyone has that level of recall. Now imagine remembering everything in every room.”
The Ohio Insurance Institute has helpful tips on making an inventory. In addition, the Insurance information Institute has free online inventory software.
Bonelli also points out that renters need a home inventory just as much as homeowners.
You may not think you need to pay attention to your life insurance policy, but it’s worth the time if you’ve had any major life changes recently. The life insurance calculator at Life Happens can help you pinpoint the right coverage amount. Here’s what to look for:
Insurance policies protect against financial disaster, whether it’s from a car crash, house fire or death in the family. Having them up to date is even more important than having a clean basement.
2021-03-30 16:33:35