Month: June 2019

Is my home covered for fire with my homeowners’ policy?

Posted on by Monika

Your homeowners’ policy protects you if your house burns down as a result of fire, for example – fire as a result of a forest fire, lightning or electrical fire. The dwelling limit on your policy means the carrier will pay you upto that limit to build your house. This is also called coverage A.

With many Insurance carriers, you can opt to add an additional replacement cost option for an additional premium, that will increase the dwelling limit amount. An electrical fire, for example, due to electrical wiring that is hidden in the wall that you cannot see or expect would be covered but fire due to negligence or poor maintenance is not covered.  Not saying that fire caused by appliances will not be covered, if you have well-maintained appliances it should be covered. 
You must have heard about adjusters coming in after a claim. They are there to assess the extent of damage as well as the cause. Anytime a carrier finds negligence or intentional harm, a claim is not covered. 
Feel free to ask additional questions from your agent.

Is It Better to Buy Dental and Vision Insurance Separately or Can I Get them Both in One Policy?

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At Family Insurance Associates, the agents provide Ruidoso, NM residents with the dental and vision insurance they need for both their families as well as for themselves. Dental and vision policies are often sold separately aside from the more traditional healthcare policies. It can be difficult to learn what all is included in the policies you are offered, so it’s important to ask questions.

Buy What You Need

When you have a family, it’s important to protect their health, including their dental and vision needs. If your healthcare policy doesn’t include any dental or vision coverage, you can add supplemental policies that will provide the coverage that is lacking. In most cases, you can purchase dental and vision policies separately, aside from your healthcare insurance.

Bundle Your Policies

Having a family means multiple types of insurance. Instead of purchasing each type of policy separately, you can bundle them into one policy and make one, individual payment each month at a discounted price. Bundling policies saves you both time and money and allows you to customize your insurance policy to meet your family’s needs.

If you live in Ruidoso, NM and are looking to find affordable dental and vision policies, call the agents of Family Insurance Associates. They can provide you with dental and vision policies separately or as a bundle along with other types of health insurance. Don’t wait until your family needs a dental or vision exam to purchase a policy. Visit their office or schedule an appointment to discuss your options. They can bundle the type of policy you need so that your family is fully covered.