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Replacement Cost Value vs. Actual Cash Value When it Comes to Home Insurance

Wren Insurance Agency

At Wren, because we are protection minded, we always quote our home insurance policies using Replacement Cost Value (also known as RCV) on contents, versus Actual Cash Value (ACV). As you can imagine, most items in your home lose value over time.

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Did You Know You Can Change Your Insurance Carrier at ANY Time?

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When it comes to home and auto insurance - with very few exceptions - did you know that you can change your insurance carrier at any time? Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this. Citizens - the State-backed home insurer is one of the only exceptions to this.

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How Can I Get Homeowners Insurance After Non Renewal?

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Receiving the news that you can’t just automatically renew your home insurance policy can be shocking and stressful. There are a number of reasons why an insurance carrier can decide not to offer you a home insurance policy renewal. Homeowners insurance non renewal can happen to anyone.

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How Home Renovations Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

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Let’s take a look at some of the most common ways that home renovations will impact your insurance policy. Unreported Renovations Can Cause a Lapse in Coverage For significant home renovations, your insurance carrier may require you to notify them about the project up to 30 days before construction starts.

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How to Read Homeowners Insurance Quotes

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TGS Insurance » Blog What Is a Homeowners Insurance Quote? A homeowners insurance quote is the proposed amount that you would pay an insurance carrier to cover your home. The quote will be based on many factors, including your home’s age, building features, location and size, as well as your insurance score.

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Additional Insured vs. Additional Interest: Understanding Your Policy

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Additional Interest Explained Additional insured and additional interest are two very different roles that a person can play as a part of your insurance policy. In short, an additional insured is covered by your insurance, while an additional interest is not. However, they do still enjoy the benefits of your policy.

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Who Needs to be Listed on Homeowners Insurance

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The most common practice is to match the home insurance to the home deed. Those listed on your home insurance, known as the named insured, have the power to make changes to the policy, cancel it, or make a claim. However, the homeowners insurance coverage extends beyond those named on the policy.