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Protecting Yukon, OK, Edmond, Norman, Midwest City, Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Moore, OK

Posted by Von Nix 
· Friday, September 8th, 2017 

 

Your home is the center of your daily life, and likely your most valuable asset. When your home is damaged or destroyed, you need your claim settled by an insurance company that understands this simple fact.  Statewide Insurance Agency can help you find the homeowner’s insurance quotes that will best meet your needs and provide the most valuable combination of tailored coverage, quality service and fair pricing.

Insurance Quotes for All Kinds of Homes

Depending on where you live – a house, apartment, or condominium – the right home insurance policy can provide you peace of mind as well as the money you need to repair or replace your home and/or belongings. Contact us for more information today! 

Oklahoma– What you need to know about homeowners insurance

Whether you own or rent, insuring the place you call home can help protect you financially if you suffer a loss due to fire, theft, vandalism, or other covered events. It will also cover you in the event someone is injured while on your property and wins a legal judgment against you.

Homeowners policies differ by which losses are covered, which coverages you choose, and what type of residence you own. You choose which policy is best for you, whether it’s a comprehensive policy that cover losses such as fire, hail, smoke, falling objects, vandalism and theft of personal property, or whether it’s a policy that covers only specified losses.

Statewide Insurance Agency is here to help you find the right insurance for your home

Whether you’re a home or condo owner, a renter, or a landlord,  Statewide Insurance Agency will work with you to find a home insurance quote that fits your needs. We specialize in making it easy to choose the home insurance coverage that gives you the best value for the best price.

Your home insurance policy is most often made up of the specific options you choose, so how much you’ll pay for your policy depends on:

  • What you select. Oftentimes homeowners insurance options are priced individually, so how much you’ll pay for your policy depends on what coverages you buy.
  • How much you want to cover. Higher deductibles usually lower your premium price by shifting part of the loss payment to you. For example, if you had a $500 deductible, you would be responsible for paying the first $500 of the covered loss.
  • Where you set your limits. You may choose to set higher limits than the recommended amount if appropriate to your situation and needs.
    • Worried you aren’t completely covered? Consider an umbrella insurance policy that extends your coverage. 

The Right Coverage. The Right Price. The Right Value

The amount you pay for your homeowners insurance depends on many factors. Think of your personal housing situation, and the assets you want to protect.

Protection for Your Home

Property or Dwelling Coverage typically pays to repair or rebuild your home if it’s damaged or destroyed by an insured event like a kitchen fire or windstorm.

Protection for You and Other People

Personal Liability Coverage applies if someone is injured or their property is damaged and you are to blame. The coverage generally applies anywhere in the world.

  • When choosing your liability coverage limits, consider things like how much money you make and the assets you own. Your personal liability coverage should be high enough to protect your assets if you are sued.

Medical Coverage

This covers medical expenses for guests if they are injured on your property, and in certain cases covers people who are injured off of your property. It does not cover health care costs for you or other members of your household.

Additional Living Expenses

If you can’t live in your home because of a covered loss, your home insurance policy will pay additional living expenses—commonly for up to 24 months—while damage is assessed and your home is repaired or rebuilt.

Protection for Your Belongings

Your home is filled with furniture, clothes, electronics and other items that mean a lot to you. Personal Property Insurance helps replace these items if they are lost, stolen or destroyed as a result of a covered loss.

Scheduled Personal Property Coverage

If you have special possessions such as jewelry, art, antiques or collectibles you may want to talk to your agent about this additional coverage. It provides broader coverage for specific items.

If You Rent Out Your Home

Landlords may have the option to buy optional liability coverage for the risks posed by tenant-occupied dwellings. Visit our Landlord Protection Insurance page for more information.

Edmond, Guthrie, Oklahoma City, Yukon, Midwest City, Choctaw, Moore and Norman – Protect the Things that Matter to You

Make an inventory of your home and personal belongings. If possible, make a list as well as take photos or video – using two inventory methods can help expedite the claim resolution process. Keep this list somewhere other than your home. Keep in mind that your policy doesn’t cover damages caused by poor or deferred maintenance on your part.

Every home is unique – talk to us today to find out how to get the best price and value on homeowners insurance for you. 

 

 

Pursuing Home Insurance Solutions

Posted by Von Nix 
· Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 

Quality home insurance in Oklahoma doesn’t have to break your bank account. We offer top quality homeowner and car insurance products and, our ability to quote multiple companies, ensures you get a solid price. Moreover, we will monitor your policy at each renewal to take advantage of any company changes that impact your policy.

Statewide Insurance Agency continues to place a high value in our relationship with Safeco Insurance (a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance) to provide our customers with long term value on their Oklahoma home insurance and their Oklahoma auto insurance.  

Cheap home insurance rates in Oklahoma aren’t enough!  Oklahoma home insurance companies also have to provide consumers with a long term value package that includes excellent coverages and great agency service to go with the low home insurance rates and low car insurance rates.  Today’s consumers are well-read and able to compare home insurance quotes from several companies in a short amount of time.  These high demands eliminate many home insurance companies in Oklahoma from being able to offer long term insurance value.  Safeco Insurance is a company that we trust and believe you can too.  Here a few facts about Safeco…. 

THEY MAKE HOME INSURANCE EASY FOR HOMEOWNERS IN OKLAHOMA
Safeco offers 24/7 claims service and online account management tools.

ALL THE PRODUCTS EDMOND HOMEOWNERS NEED IN ONE PLACE.
Auto, home, motorcycle, boat, RV…you name it, chances are Safeco covers it.

LOCAL AGENTS, EXPERT ADVICE.
You’ll work with a local home insurance agent, like me, to get the coverage and home insurance quote you need at the right price.

THEY’LL BE THERE.
Safeco has been in business since 1923 and is backed by the financial strength of Liberty Mutual.

Car Insurance Rates Outpacing Home Insurance Rates in 2017

Posted by Von Nix 
· Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 

Oklahoma consumers are finally getting relief from skyrocketing home insurance quotes.  However, now our attention is turning to car insurance rates in Oklahoma.  What can consumers do in 2017 to find car insurance rates that are affordable?  1) Work with an Independent Agent that can shop multiple companies and 2) Call your agent and ask him to go to work for you!

Check out this report from CNBC on why Oklahoma car insurance rates are now outpacing Oklahoma home insurance rates.  Click Here

 

 

Home Insurance Favorites in Oklahoma

Posted by Von Nix 
· Saturday, February 25th, 2017 

“We love to offer Safeco ( a Liberty Mutual Company) home insurance quotes to our Oklahoma customers because we trust Safeco to provide long term value on your Oklahoma home insurance and your Oklahoma car insurance”

Flexible coverage options your customers will love.

 We offer homeowners the freedom to choose from multiple levels of insurance protection:

Safeco Optimum: Our highest level of coverage with increased protection for extensive assets and treasured belongings

Safeco New Quality-Plus:

A high quality policy with the perfect balance between coverage and value

Safeco Essential:

A homeowners coverage lets you sell a solid policy at the most affordable price

Safeco makes it easy.

We’ve enhanced our homeowners quote & Issue system on the Safeco Now® platform to allow you to customize Safeco’s homeowners policy based on the way you sell. You can adjust your preferences in one of two ways:

  1. Customize the coverage levels and features with your own defaults
  2. Use our company suggested features with a single click of a button

For even more convenience and savings, customers can combine a Safeco auto and homeowners policy into a Safeco Package.

Industry-leading suite of optional coverages.

 Safeco offers additional product features that further enhance the protection of your customers and their belongings.

Equipment breakdown:

  • For just $2 a month, this valuable coverage offers an extra layer of protection for the home systems and equipment your customers depend on most

Identity recovery coverage:

  • For $1 a month, we can help a customer restore their identity if it’s stolen

Personal offense coverage:

  • Protects customers from libel or slander liability exposures

Statewide Insurance Agency represents multiple insurance companies so that we can find the right home insurance and car insurance for you.

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Renewal Review: Norman, OK Home Insurance Quotes

Posted by Von Nix 
· Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 

When you have a home insurance policy, it’s easy to get complacent. You have your coverage and you’re used to paying your premiums. But being complacent isn’t good when it comes to your home insurance coverage. Failure to review yearly could mean leaving a lot of money on the table for you and your family.

It’s best to take a yearly inventory of your insurance needs. Have your coverages changed? A lot can happen in a year — you can add members to your family, get married, acquire jewelry, move or change jobs. All of that can lead to needing different coverage. If you don’t take time to look at what type of coverage you need every year, you can find yourself in a tough spot when an loss happens and you aren’t properly covered.

Even if your coverage needs haven’t changed, prices might. It’s good to call your Independent Insurance Agent and ask him/her to make sure you are getting the best deal on your Norman home insurance and/or your Norman car insurance  — perhaps you’re paying too much for certain coverage.

It’s best to talk with your agent about your coverage needs and price once a year. Just because you see a lower price elsewhere doesn’t mean you have to jump on it — discuss it with your agent and figure out what’s best for your needs.

Statewide Insurance Agency serves the entire state of Oklahoma; however, we enjoy an extra special relationship with our home insurance and car insurance customers in the Norman, OK area!  Remember….we search multiple companies to find the right one for you!

Supersizing Your Edmond Home Insurance

Posted by Von Nix 
· Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 

Statewide Insurance Agency continues to have a great deal of confidence in Safeco Insurance (a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance) to provide our customers with long term value on their Edmond home insurance and their Edmond car insurance.  

Cheap home insurance rates in Edmond aren’t enough!  Oklahoma home insurance companies also have to provide consumers with a long term value package that includes excellent coverages and great agency service to go with the low home insurance rates and low car insurance rates.  Today’s consumers are well-read and able to compare home insurance quotes from several companies in a short amount of time.  These high demands eliminate many home insurance companies in Oklahoma from being able to offer long term insurance value.  Safeco Insurance is a company that we trust and believe you can too.  Here a few facts about Safeco…. 

THEY MAKE HOME INSURANCE EASY FOR HOMEOWNERS IN EDMOND AND ALL OF OKLAHOMA
Safeco offers 24/7 claims service and online account management tools.

ALL THE PRODUCTS EDMOND HOMEOWNERS NEED IN ONE PLACE.
Auto, home, motorcycle, boat, RV…you name it, chances are Safeco covers it.

LOCAL AGENTS, EXPERT ADVICE.
You’ll work with a local home insurance agent, like me, to get the coverage and home insurance quote you need at the right price.

THEY’LL BE THERE.
Safeco has been in business since 1923 and is backed by the financial strength of Liberty Mutual.

Home Insurance: When Cheap Turns Costly

Posted by Von Nix 
· Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 

We are all looking for cheap home insurance in Oklahoma.  However, cheap can turn to costly very fast if the home insurance policy you purchase does not cover  Additional Living Expenses (ALE).

ALE are monies paid to you by the home insurance company to pay for additional living cost that you incur as a result of a home insurance loss.  The best example of this is the cost to rent or lease another house while your home is being repaired or while the insurance company is assessing your home’s damage that is covered by insurance.  

As you seek cheap home insurance in Oklahoma, remember to make certain that the quote you request contains ALE as an important part of your home insurance plan.  Below is a typical example of the wording that an Oklahoma home insurance company will use in order to provide ALE.  This particular contract wording is from Safeco Insurance Company.  Safeco is one of the companies that we count on to provide home insurance value in Oklahoma without compromising critical policy coverages.  

“If a loss covered under this Section makes that part of the residence premises where you reside
uninhabitable we cover Additional Living Expense, meaning the necessary increase in living
expenses you incur so that your household can maintain its normal standard of living.“

REMAX Preferred Properties Cookout and Fundraiser

Posted by Von Nix 
· Thursday, October 13th, 2016 
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Make sure to check out and support the 2nd Annual REMAX Preferred Properties THINK PINK Cookout and Fundraiser on Facebook!! #NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth #EatDrinkandThinkPink
 
Their website will have the most up-to-date list of live auction items, silent auction items, and raffle items. THINK PINK will have 8 live auction items, over 30 silent auction items, 4 raffle drawings, wine pull, and a balloon raffle with $100.00 hidden in one of the balloons. http://www.realestateoklahoma.com/remaxok/index.asp?p=text&id=4208

Emergency Preparedness Kit

Posted by Von Nix 
· Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 

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What You Need in an Emergency Kit

You never know when a natural disaster is going to hit the OKC Metro — or even just a big storm that knocks out the power for a few days.

That’s why having an emergency kit for you and your family is so important. It’s not hard to put one together, yet there are still many households that would be completely unprepared if they had to evacuate their home for a few days. Or, for that matter, remain in their home without access to running water or electricity.

Below is a list of basic items for your emergency kit, as recommended by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Of course, you can add or remove items as needed to meet the specific needs of you and your family.

  • One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.
  • A three-day supply of nonperishable food for people and pets. (Note: Red Cross recommends keeping a two-week supply of food and water on hand at home.)
  • A battery-powered or hand-crank radio, flashlights and extra batteries.
  • A first-aid kit.
  • Prescription medications and glasses.
  • Dust masks to filter contaminated air, along with plastic sheeting and duct tape to create a makeshift shelter if necessary.
  • A whistle to signal for help.
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation.
  • A tool to turn off utilities.
  • A can opener.
  • Local maps.

Additional items that are likely to be useful:

  • Important documents, such as copies of insurance policies, identification and birth certificates, bank account records, etc. Be sure to keep these in a watertight container.
  • Extra cash or traveler’s checks.
  • Warm blankets or sleeping bags for each person in your family.
  • Matches.
  • Paper plates, plastic cups and utensils and paper towels.
  • Paper and pencils.
  • Books and activities to keep kids busy.
  • Emergency reference material, such as a first-aid book.
  • A complete change of clothing for everyone in the family, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. If you live in a cold climate, you might pack additional clothing and bedding.

Keep in mind, when you need your emergency kit, you really need it. It’s a small investment of time and effort that can have a huge benefit in case of a disaster. And you don’t have to spend your whole day putting it together — spread out the work over a few days and you’ll be prepared in no time. #EmergencyPrepardness

Here are some links that Statewide Insurance Agency found useful:

Federal Emergency Management Agency
https://www.ready.gov/kit
https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/

American National Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready/get-a-kit
https://www.redcrossstore.org/category/id/1
http://www.redcross.org/participantmaterials

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