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How Can I Insure My Ring?
July 14th, 2010. Published under Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Agents, Insurance Claims, Jewelry Floater, Renters Insurance. No Comments.
If you recently became engaged or received a very nice gift of jewelry, you will want to know if your insurance covers your jewelry.
Insuring your ring, requires an appraisal or bill of sale. Your insurance agent will usually add a “jewelry floater” to your renters, condo or homeowners policy. Your jewelry piece will have its own deductible which could range from $0 on up.
Insurance companies use the appraisal as the basis of what they will pay in the event of a claim. Auto insurance policies are ACV or actual cash value. When you suffer a loss you are paid the value of the vehicle at that moment in time.
A jewelry floater establishes the value of the jewelry. You will be paid that dollar amount minus your deductible when you have a claim.
Does your policy cover “mysterious disappearance”? Some policies will, ask your agent.
Insure your ring, and get peace of mind. Priceless!
Are All Insurance Agents the Same?
March 9th, 2010. Published under Auto Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Agents, Insurance Claims. No Comments.
How do you select an insurance agent?
Do you really need the services of an agent?
What does an agent really do for the customer?
Ther are two types of insurance agents: captive and independent.
A captive agent works primarily for one company, Allstate, State Farm, etc. An independent agent writes insurance for a variety of companies.
Captive agents have authority to bind coverage and to make changes quickly.
If a client walked into my office to buy auto insurance and I bind coverage, the client is covered as soon as they leave my office.
An independent agent may have some binding authority but may have to send all new business, and policy changes in to a service center to be completed. The policy would not begin until it has been processed.
An agent should be helping the client pick the right coverage. An agent should be there to assist when there is a claim. An agent should be able to help with billing problems. An agent should be able to add a new policy quickly. An agent should be able to answer coverage questions.
When choosing an agent ask about their availability.
Do they answer the phone Saturday afternoon when you were rear ended?
Do they answer the phone at 7 pm when your pipes broke?
Interview a few agents before deciding which office you place your policies with. Do not choose an agent just because they quoted a low price.
