Homeowners Policies
Ward Insurance Associates off a wide array of policies to meet your specific needs. Our poicies cover homeowners, renters, rental properties as well as mobile homes. Call today or Email Us for a quote.
Homeowners
Our Preferred Homeowners policies offer you liability, building, and personal property coverage for losses due to many perils, including fire, theft, wind and lightning. We also offer various optional overages that will help you build a policy to meet your individual needs.
Homeowners insurance policies can be divided into two categories. They are Replacement cost and Market value policies. Replacement cost policies are those where the cost to replace the building and contents are close to or below the value of the property. Market value policies are those where the market value of the home is substantially below the replacement cost of the home. We have carriers who offer preferred contracts for both of these types of Homeowners policies. Call us for a quote of fill out the quote request below.
Replacement Cost on Contents is provided with most of our plans, or can be purchased for additional premium. This coverage provides for replacement of your damaged property without deduction for depreciation, subject to certain qualifying conditions and limitations. We strongly recommend this coverage to all policyholders.
If your home becomes unfit to live in because of damage from a covered incident, your homeowners policy provides payment for the increased cost of lodgings, meals, etc..
Condominium, Apartment and Townhouse Renter
These policies are designed to meet your coverage requirements when you live in a condominium or townhouse. Coverage's are offered for assessed losses as well as personal property damage and liability protection.
Apartments and Condominium Associations generally carry insurance that covers the building. You need insurance to cover your own possessions. Renters and Condo insurance policies cover your personal property, including: furniture, clothing, drapes and decorations, appliances, etc. Valuables such as jewelry, computers, art and silverware require additional insurance provided by a "rider" to your policy. In addition to property coverage, most of these policies include liability coverage to protect you if someone is injured due to your negligence.
Replacement Cost on Contents is provided with most of our plans, or can be purchased for additional premium. This coverage provides for replacement of your damaged property without deduction for depreciation, subject to certain qualifying conditions and limitations. We strongly recommend this coverage to all policyholders.
Our Renters Package provides you with the liability and property protection renters need. We can provide specific details on the various types of coverage available on this policy. For complete information about the benefits and coverage's of any of our homeowners plans, please contact us.
The Renters Package Policy cover the renter's personal property and building additions and alterations and loss of use on a named-peril basis. In addition, this policy protects you and your family members against damages for which you are legally responsible, arising from bodily injury or property damage.
Condominium, Apartment and Townhouse Owner
The Townhouse and Condominium Owners Package Policy covers the dwelling and separate structures on an accidental direct physical loss basis and personal property on a named-peril basis. Loss of Use is covered on an accidental direct physical loss basis for Townhouse and on a named peril-basis for Condominium. In addition, this policy protects you and your family members against damages for which you are legally responsible, arising from bodily injury or property damage.
Named Peril Homeowners Policies carry the following overages:
1. Fire or lightning damage
2. Windstorm or hail damage
3. Damage caused by explosion
4. Damage caused by riots or civil disturbance
5. Aircraft damage
6. Vehicle damage
7. Smoke damage
8. Vandalism or malicious mischief
9. Loss from theft
10. Glass breakage
11. Damage caused by volcanic eruption
12. Falling objects
13. Damage caused by collapse due to weight of ice, snow or sleet
14. Freezing damage to plumbing, heating/air conditioning or household appliances
15. Accidental discharge or overflow of water from plumbing or a heating/air- conditioning system
16. Damage from a sudden and accidental discharge of an artificially generated electrical current
17. Damage caused by sudden and accidental tearing apart, cracking, burning or bulging of a heating/air-conditioning system, a fire-prevention sprinkler system or an appliance for heating water
Here is a list of a few perils commonly EXCLUDED from homeowner’s policies (Check your policy for specific exclusions):
1. Damage caused by flood
2. Damage caused by earthquake
3. Damage caused by war or nuclear accident
4. Damage caused by earth movement
Mobile Home
Enjoy carefree mobile home living with our Mobile Homeowners Insurance. Our policy protects you against financial loss resulting from certain perils that may occur.
The Special Form Homeowners Package Policy
The Special Form Homeowners Package Policy covers the dwelling, separate structures and loss of use on an accidental direct physical loss basis and the personal property on a named-peril basis. The named perils include such perils as fire, extended coverage, broad form and theft. In addition, this policy protects you and your family members against damages for which you are legally responsible, arising from bodily injury or property damage.
Liability Coverage
This coverage is part of your homeowner’s policy. It protects you and your family against claims arising from bodily injury or property damage for which you are legally responsible. Examples of situations covered by liability insurance include: if someone slips and falls on your property, if your dog bites a neighbor, or if your broken pipe causes damage to a neighbor's condominium. You can add a liability "umbrella policy" to your homeowners insurance to provide additional protection.
How to Get the Lowest Rates
Insurers frequently award lower rates to homeowners who guard against theft, accidents and other losses. And companies may provide discounts to premium for multiple-customers (home and auto). Here are some things you can do that generally qualify for lower premiums:
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Secure your home with dead bolts and window locks.
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Install a security system with outside signal and connection to local police.
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Install and maintain smoke detectors.
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Install a sprinkler system for fire.
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Install a fire alarm that automatically alerts the local fire department.
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Stop smoking.
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Keep walks and entrance ways clear of snow and ice.
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Purchase your auto and home insurance from the same company.
Keeping Your Policy Up-To-Date
Inflation, new purchases, additions -- there are many things that can change the amount of insurance you need for your home. The best way to know is to reassess the value of your home and possessions on an annual basis and adjust your insurance accordingly. We will be happy to provide you with a no-obligation Review to help you.
Homeowners Insurance and Mortgage Life Insurance
There are two basic ways to protect your home through the purchase of insurance. The first is homeowners insurance which covers your home and its contents. The second is mortgage protection (a life insurance policy that pays off your mortgage in the event of death). We can assist you in determining which insurance is right for you.
