Monday, May 4, 2009

More Recommendations For Cheaper Massachusetts Homeowner Insurance

By Chimezirim Odimba

You'll attract reasonable discounts if you install a sprinkler system. Sprinklers are very useful in putting off fires and therefore reduces the risk of fire damage. Ask your agent the discount you'll get for doing this before you try to install yours because they are quite expensive.

You can get a cheaper Massachusetts home owner insurance if you're retired. Since not every carrier gives this discount, ask your agent before you pay for your policy.

Insurance carriers who give this discount know that burglars rarely go to houses where they know someone is always around. The risk of fire destruction is also reduced with people who are often at home since they will likely spot them early.

Your credit history has a big impact on what you pay. You'll pay higher home insurance rates if you have a low credit rating. A bad credit rating means that you've not been paying your bills promptly. This is a behavior that most insurance carriers believe will be exhibited in the way you handle your premiums. If you are considered a likely defaulter, it makes you a bigger risk and attracts much higher rates than otherwise.

It will, therefore, be a good step to do something about improving your credit rating. Apart from the other benefits in doing so, it will help you get cheaper home insurance premiums.

You can make your home almost disaster proof thereby reducing your risk and, as a result, your home insurance premium. You can make this happen by taking all the inevitable precautions against fire and burglary as well as the following depending on where you reside...

a. If you live in a locality that is very prone to high winds, you will make considerable savings by having storm shutters.

b. You'll also be better off in windy localities if you use heavier roofing material.

c. If you live in a state where earthquakes are a threat, you'll save if your home is retrofitted for earthquake protection.

d. Dry limbs on trees could easily cause a lot of liability issues. Therefore, ensure that you cut off all dry or dead limbs on trees on your property.

e. It is also advisable that you do not have trees to your building. This is because tree limbs over or close to buildings could easily cause extensive damage if they fall off for any reason. Moreover, having these over your roof could greatly reduce its lifespan depending on the material involved.

Your agent will tell you other things that you can do to ensure your home is a lower risk to your insurer.

Also find out the cost-effectiveness of each recommendation you get. You'll get a more affordable homeowner insurance if you implement these.

Shatter-proof windows will bring good savings. If you live in areas with high winds and hail storms have your windows replaced with these and you'll get considerable discounts. Always remember to brief your agent whenever you take such a step. I suggest that you discuss this with your agent even before you start the replacement as he or she might make contributions that will bring in more savings.

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