The Benefits of Having Flood Insurance
Each year, flooding causes damage to millions of homes. When flooding occurs there are some individuals who are luckier than others. You may be wondering how a homeowner with flood damage could be lucky. The lucky ones are the homeowners who purchased flood insurance.
Flood insurance is coverage that protects a home when flooding occurs. Flood insurance coverage is similar to other insurance policies. Homeowners are able to choose the amount of coverage that they wish to purchase for their home. Flood insurance, like most other insurance policies, does have a small deductible. Many homeowners wonder why they should have a flood insurance policy. The answer cannot be summed up in a few words because there are an unlimited number of benefits to having flood insurance.
The greatest benefit of having flood insurance is that your home and the belongings inside will be covered in the event of a flood. This means that should your home flood, you will not have to worry about paying out-of-pocket to replace all of your items. As previously mentioned, you will have to pay a deducible. Your deductible will be decided when flood insurance is first obtained and the amount is usually reasonable.
Another flood insurance benefit is that your home is covered under a wide variety of different flooding events. Flooding most commonly occurs when an area has received too much rain in a short period of time. Despite the fact that too much rain causes most of the world’s flooding, there are other events that may cause flooding. Flood insurance covers a home that is damaged due to a swimming pool leak, melting snow, clogged storm drains, and much more.
The price of flood insurance is another benefit of obtaining it. The cost of your flood insurance will all depend on the coverage plan that you select. It is important to note that no matter what plan you select, flood insurance can be obtained for a low price. In fact, to guarantee that you are getting a good deal on flood insurance you should search for a low-cost flood insurance provider.
One of the most popular low-cost flood insurance providers in the United States is AmeriFlood. AmeriFlood is a licensed agent that sells flood insurance coverage at a discounted price. Their flood insurance coverage plans are recognized and have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This means that you are obtaining quality flood insurance coverage, but for a discounted price. In fact, that discount can be up to 12%.
The above mentioned flood insurance benefits are just a few of the many. Many other benefits cannot even be expressed in words. Until you experience flooding firsthand, it is hard to imagine the pain, anger, and sorrow that a homeowner goes through. Hopefully you will never have to experience these emotions, but if you do be prepared and have flood insurance.
Flood Insurance Information
In 1968 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was established to offer flood protection for property owners. The insurance is sold by private participating companies and the risk is backed by the federal government. The cost is the same at each participating company.
Standard homeowner policies DO NOT cover flood damage. One of the main coverage’s on a homeowner’s policy is for fire damage. Floods damage far more homes than fire so it is important to get a separate flood policy. There is a misconception that flood insurance is not necessary because of government disaster relief for flooded areas. The truth is that these relief programs are generally in the form of a loan. The loan then has to be repaid in addition to any payment you are already making for your home mortgage.
You can insure just your home or business or add coverage for your personal property at additional cost. It is also possible to get just the personal property coverage. This can be a good option if you are renting. The cost is typically around $400 per year (less for personal property only coverage). If you are in an area that is at high risk for flooding, the cost will be higher. Your insurance agent can give you the rate for your home. If your agent doesn’t sell flood insurance you can contact the NFIP at 800-427-4661. You can also find information at www.floodsmart.gov website. Texas residents can get information or a quote from my website at www.Texas-Flood-Insurance.com. There is a standard 30 day waiting period for flood insurance to go into effect. You can’t wait until a big storm threatens and get the insurance at the last minute!
