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Cutting Premium Amounts by Adding Security Features for Homeowners Insurance
Installing Security System can Drop 25% off Homeowners Insurance
September 7, 2009 — Homeowners Insurance can be a very expensive, difficult expenditure, but it is still something that we must do in order to protect our property and our valuable possessions. Going without homeowners insurance is asking for big problems and will ultimately cost you a lot of money out of pocket down the road and could cause you to not be able to live in your own home due to damages that you can’t afford to fix.
Helping to prevent burglary and other disasters that can cause a claim filed on your insurance policy is one way of keeping your insurance premium to a minimum. There are certain things you can do to help prevent disaster from striking you. Of course, natural disasters can happen without a moment’s notice and this is one reason why quality homeowners insurance is so important. You never know when damage will happen. Being prepared is the best advice you can take.
• Adequate Locks on All Windows and Doors: You may think that the locks you have are good enough, but checking to make sure they are more theft deterrent can save you on your policy. The addition of burglar-proof bars on your windows will reduce your premium a lot, but many don’t like this option as it can make them feel like they are living in jail or in a bad neighborhood.

• Security & Fire System: Adding an advanced, monitored alarm system to your home can decrease your policy up to 25%. This will also make you feel more safe and secure in your home knowing that you are protected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Smoke Alarms: These little items can save you a lot on your policy. Asking your insurance carrier what the recommended amount to have installed in your size of a home is where to start.
Applying the above suggestions can take a big chunk off your premium and help to make your homeowners insurance a more affordable item. We already know that it will save us in the long run if disaster does strike, but making it more affordable all the time is the best way to stretch our money further in these hard economic times.

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