Property damage can be of two types: damage that is done by someone else to your own property or damage caused by some natural disaster, and the damage that you do to someone else’s property. Having your property insured can save you from a number of possible disasters such as theft, fire, smoke, ice, vandalism and flood.

You need to know the features and services of a homeowner’s insurance policy. What are the types of policies available and the basic coverages included in those policies are some of the questions you need the answers to. Homeowner insurance provides coverage if there is damage done to your property, as well as the injuries or damage that you cause to other people or their properties. There are many different types of such policies and they are so confusing that sometimes you can’t decide which one is the best for you and whether you should be buying it or not. Let’s discuss some aspect of the homeowner insurance in detail.

The protections provided by the insurance include loss occurring to your home, loss of its contents (such as theft), and liability insurance for unexpected and unwelcome accidents. Flood, earthquake, and war are also covered in this policy. Although these circumstances are not likely to occur for many people who own houses, they are possible if you live in an area which is popular for natural disasters. Heavy rain and hurricanes can also damage the house substantially. The insurance contract is a very lengthy one, addressing each and every detail related to insurance items and other aspects. The policy costs roughly equal to the cost of replacing a house if there is a severe damage done to it.

In normal circumstances, you have to renew your home insurance after a fixed period of time. After this time the ‘term’ expires and you have to pay premium to the insurer once again. However, if you want to buy an insurance policy without a fixed term you may consider buying perpetual insurance. This type of policy is not offered in all areas. There are many types of home insurance policies found in the United States. They are different for different people. There is a policy for mobile home owners, renter’s coverage, a policy that covers only some portions of a house, a policy for only specific items (expensive ones), and a policy for condo owners. All these have different features and benefits and their cost varies significantly.

Don’t forget to go over your personal assets every now and again. Try to keep the coverage limits always up-to-date. Also try to find out the home building and re-building costs in your area and the information related to rental coverage. Re-examine your personal property regularly and increase coverage limits if you have to. Keep a file containing all important documents related to your home insurance policy. Keep it in a safe place or have someone else safe-keep it for you. Also keep contact information of your insurance agent and attorney’s phone number etc. You might need all this date in case of emergency or severe property damage.