How To Decide On Your Home Insurance Deductible

by Administrator 5. February 2016 09:17

Deductible is the amount of money that the homeowner needs pay before the insurance company pays the claim. While buying an insurance policy, home owners need to decide the amount of deductible. Though it may seem to be viable to pay a higher deductible to lower the monthly premiums, you must keep some important points in mind before taking this decision:

  • Look at your financial position: A higher deductible upfront will reduce your monthly payout but may leave you with little money in case of a contingency which requires immediate payout. Similarly you may decide to agree on higher monthly premiums to save money at present. This decision should be taken keeping your future and present financial liabilities in mind.
  • Amount of the deductible: It may be tempting to pay a higher deductible in order to avail discounts but be sure that you have enough savings to pay for that amount if required.
  • Save insurance claim for bigger problems: You should not make frequent claims on your home insurance for minor repair expenses. This way you can make considerable savings on your deductible. Therefore, you should save the claims for bigger troubles and bear the little expenses yourself.
  • Do calculations: Calculate 1% of your home value and see if this amount is something you can easily afford. Similarly see 2% figure and gauge your ability to pay. Also calculate how much you can save per month if you opt for a higher deductible. Compare these amounts so that you are able to make an informed decision.
  • Know the frequency: An average homeowner makes a home insurance claim once every eight to ten years. Keep this statistic in mind and save up on monthly premiums to add to your emergency fund. This way you will have a corpus when the need actually arises.

Be aware of your risk management capacity and the budget of your home before deciding on the deductible amount. An insurance agent can help you in all calculations and also recommend the an ideal deductible amount according to your requirements.
We, at Shawn Camp Insurance Agency, Inc., offer affordable home insurance in Killeen, TX. For more information, you can call at (254) 526 – 0535 or visit 2705 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, Suite 101, Killeen, Texas 76542.

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