About to be an Empty Nester? How your Insurance Plays a Role

When you have a teen going to college, it is a time to celebrate and reevaluate your current insurance policy. Even though your child is now an adult and is ready to move forward, you want to ensure that he or she is covered under some form of insurance before taking off for classes.

Health Coverage

As a parent with a child in college, you can maintain that teenager on your health policy. In some cases, you may need to discuss the details with your health insurance provider because you might need an alternative if your child is studying out of the state.

Auto Coverage

Do not drop your child from your auto policy. Even if your teen is not taking a car, he or she may decide to drive on holiday breaks or might end up playing the role of a designated driver during college activities.

Home Coverage

Your child’s room will still have personal belongings. Keeping your child covered on your policy can also help replace any items that are stolen from a dorm in some situations.

Even though your teenager is going to college, you will still worry and want to keep him or her on your policy until after graduation. To learn more about insurance options for college students, contact Stromsoe Insurance Agency.

How much homeowners insurance do I need?

Your home is the most valuable asset that you own. When it is damaged you will need an insurance policy in order to repair the cost of fixing the home. Here are some things to think about when determining how much homeowners insurance you will need in order to fix your home in the event of a total loss.

What to Consider When Calculating How Much Insurance You Need for Your Home

  • You will need to accurately figure the rebuild cost of your home. Know the year of build, square footage, type of home and what materials make up the home.
  • Ask for a replacement cost type policy for your belongings. This means the value will not depreciate when it comes time to cover the loss.
  • Acquire inflation guard for your home policy. Your policy will automatically adjust the rebuild cost based on current inflation rates.
  • Endorse water backup coverage onto your policy to protect against water backing up through the drains of the home.
  • Have enough liability to cover costly lawsuits.

For more information, in the Murrieta, CA area, about how much coverage you need to protect your home, please call Stromsoe Insurance Agency. We can help get your questions answered and your policy ready to protect your home. Our agents are ready to assist you in anyway that we can.