Underinsurance is Very Common and Dangerous
11/17/2007
There is the problem of underinsuring your home. That is very risk but very common as well. You must always ensure that you get a Michigan home insurance that is adequate. Do not insure only up to your mortgage balance. It is risky. You might also need to notify your insurance company of any adjustments you make on your home after the initial insurance.
If you do not have a Michigan homeowners insurance policy that automatically raises your coverage annually, you must adjust the level of coverage to match the home value. If you do even a small renovation to the home, the insurance company must know of it soonest possible. You should take photos before and after just in case the company may want to see them.
If possible, have the same Michigan car insurance company insure your home if they do both. You will realize discounts that can help you elsewhere. Do not hire unlicensed or uninsured contractors to renovate your home. This is a serious issue that you must confirm.
Finally, you may have actually bought enough premium but due to the fact that home values increase daily. You may need to review your Michigan home owner insurance policy yearly. We must avoid underinsurance by all means.