Home Insurance in Omaha

Homeowners insurance can help protect your house, belongings, and finances after a covered loss. We help you compare policy limits, deductibles, and how each insurer settles claims.

 

Structural Coverage

Choose a dwelling limit based on what it would cost to rebuild today. Rebuilding costs can differ from the purchase price or market value, which includes land.

 

What Affects Rebuilding Costs?

Local labor and materials, square footage, exterior construction, roof type, and the quality of finishes all matter. Tell us about garages, sheds, additions, and custom features.

 

Replacement Cost Coverage

Replacement cost generally uses the cost to repair or replace covered damage with comparable materials, subject to policy limits and conditions.

 

Extended or Guaranteed Replacement Cost

Ask whether the insurer offers extra protection when rebuilding exceeds the dwelling limit. Extended coverage can provide an additional amount, while guaranteed replacement cost follows the terms of the specific policy.

 

Building Codes

An ordinance or law endorsement can help pay for required code upgrades when you rebuild after covered damage.

 

Inflation Guard

Ask whether your policy adjusts the dwelling limit over time to account for changing construction costs. Review the limit after major renovations.

 

Older Homes

Tell us about older wiring, plumbing, roofing, and custom finishes. Some policies use modern materials to estimate the cost of repairing older features.

 

Personal Belongings

Check the personal property limit on your declarations page. A room-by-room inventory can help you estimate what it would cost to replace your belongings.

 

Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

Replacement cost generally uses the cost of a comparable new item. Actual cash value generally accounts for depreciation, so an older TV may receive a smaller payout.

 

Insuring High-Value Items

Ask about policy limits for jewelry, art, and collectibles. You may be able to insure specific items separately and may need receipts or an appraisal.

 

Additional Living Expenses

If a covered loss makes your home unlivable, this coverage can help with extra costs such as temporary lodging. Review the dollar limit and how long coverage lasts.

 

Liability Coverage

Personal liability can help with covered claims for injury or property damage you are legally responsible for, including defense costs, subject to policy terms.

 

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