Homeowners Insurance:
Your home is likely one of the largest investments you'll make.
It has been estimated that the average homeowners insurance policy
in the US provides about $0.70 of coverage for every dollar it
would take to reproduce the home. Our clients are often surprised
by how high of property and liability limits are needed to insure
them well; and equally surprised to learn how affordable it is
when they are willing to work with higher deductibles. Our licensed
agents will work with you to determine which type of homeowners
is right for your specific situation.
Renters Insurance:
People who rent their residence often neglect to insure against
losses to their personal belongings and personal liability.
This coverage is very affordable, and often results in
additional
discounts on your automobile policy when you purchase these
coverages from the same company.
Condominium Unit Owners
Insurance:
A condominium association typically has a master policy
in place to provide coverage for the structure. However,
the individual
unit owner still has a lot invested from “the sheetrock
in”, with property that is both attached to the structure,
as well as personal belongings. Personal liability is also
included with this policy.
Innkeepers Insurance:
Contact Jeff Ogard, CPCU, CIC, our Vice President responsible
for EHL’s personal lines, if you own a B&B at your
residence or if you desire coverage for vacation rental property. Flood
Insurance:
While most homeowners and dwelling fire policies provide
coverage for water damage when the water originated within
the plumbing
fixtures of the home, flood is almost universally excluded
as a covered peril. Sometimes a financial institution requires
flood
insurance before they will approve your loan. EHL can navigate
this sometimes confusing federal insurance program for you.
Earthquake Insurance:
Geologists have warned that the “big one” could
strike Western Washington at any time. The reason why about
five out
of six homeowners do not purchase this coverage is due to
increasing premiums and deductibles. Earthquake insurance
is for the truly
catastrophic quake that could cause your home to “walk” off
its foundation. Some insurance companies are removing earthquake
coverage from existing policies and refusing to issue any
new quake coverage; and some companies have stripped their
coverage
to the point of making their product unattractive to the
informed consumer. EHL can help you understand the risk factors
that make
quake damage more or less likely for your property; and we
have an array of companies willing to issue the coverage
in an assortment
of terms.
Natural Disaster Insurance:
Natural Disaster Insurance combines coverage for earthquake,
landslide and flood into a single policy. This is the product
for people concerned with the landslide exposure. And,
if you want to insure against flood and/or quake, this
is a
way to
have all combined onto one policy.
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