Insurance policies are very hard to understand. They are long, so that factor in itself deters us from reading them. They also speak a language that seems foreign. By the time you look up every unknown word in the dictionary, all comprehension of what you’re reading is lost. Because of this, many people just take it for granted that they have the proper, necessary coverage. Unfortunately, many find out too late – after they file a claim – that they are improperly or insufficiently insured.

One of the most common misunderstandings is about how insurance claims are paid for losses of personal property (contents of your house or apartment). People often tell me they believe that if they have a disaster, they’ll just get a check in the mail for the amount of their coverage.

This is not the case. Most insurance companies won’t just cut you a check without a list of the items you are seeking to have replaced. You’ll be asked to provide a detailed list of your loss, which needs to include each item, purchase price and when it was purchased. Usually, you’ll also be asked to state the manufacturer and model number or other description of electronics and appliances.

It’s not unusual to also be required to prove ownership to receive full replacement. For example, a stolen 42” television brought a theft victim only $400 because he couldn’t prove it was a big screen TV. Instead of receiving the true value of the stolen television, he received the amount his insurance company pays out for a ‘standard’ model (in his case, it was a 27” TV).

The Insurance Services Office provides the common language that is found in most insurance policies. Under the heading of Duties After Loss, you’ll find, “In case of a loss to covered property, we have no duty to provide coverage under this policy if the failure to comply with the following duties is prejudicial to us.” Further, they continue, “Prepare an inventory of damaged personal property showing the quantity, description, actual cash value and amount of loss. Attach all bills, receipts and related documents that justify the figures in the inventory.”

An insurance agent explained this to me in common language. It means that they have no requirement to pay you anything if you don’t provide the information, documents and other proof they ask for!

I’ve not heard of anyone yet who hasn’t received any type of settlement, but I have talked to many who did not receive 100% of what they needed to properly recover. In fact, most state that their settlement was between 30% and 50% of the cost to replace their belongings.

Consider this – let’s say you have $100,000 in coverage. If your belongings are worth only $60,000, you will not receive $100,000. And, further, you won’t just receive a check for $60,000, either. You’ll be required to complete the list mentioned above before they’ll settle your claim. This proves how important it is to have an inventory of your belongings prepared before you need to file a claim. The investment in a personal property inventory is minimal compared to your potential loss.

Of course, there are always exceptions because every policy is different. Talk to your agent; ask questions. If he or she is too busy, or won’t take the time to help you understand your policy, it’s time to find a new agent! There are plenty of good, honest insurance agents with their customers’ best interest at heart.

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Apartments, condominiums and houses being rented may all have insurance that covers the building but if you are a renter your personal belongings are not included by this insurance.  What would happen to your personal property in the following circumstances?

Fire Theft or Burglary Someone is  injured while inside the rented property Water damage

Let’s say you take a plane ride and while trying to get your luggage out of the overhead bin, your suit case slides out and bam it hits someone  in the head.  If you he sues you what will you do?

A Renters Insurance policy will protect your personal property from loss or damage and give you personal liability protection anywhere in the world.  These policies are there to safeguard against unexpected situations and gives you assurance of compensation and above all, peace of mind.

Many renters take for granted the personal property that they have only to realize that this property has value and should be shielded through a Renters Insurance policy.  Clothing, furniture, appliances, computers, jewelry and sports equipment can be covered with a Renters Insurance policy.  A renter’s policy will have a “named peril” clause that will state exactly what risks are being insured against.  The named perils that can be included are :

Fire or lighting Windstorm Smoke Vandalism or Malicious Mischief Theft or Burglary (renters are more likely to be burglarized than home owners) Water Damage Liability protection which covers injury to another person while inside the rented property. This coverage may include legal presentation expenses. Medical coverage for injury to another person who is not a resident of the rented property. These additional expenses cause stress and huge problems to the renter if ever something unexpected happens within or away from the property.

Natural calamities and their affect on property should also be taken into account.  One of the biggest risks that you take when you don’t have protection is that of being displace due to a fire.  Apartment fires happen more often than you would think.  Do you want to be in a hotel chilling out after you escape a blazing inferno or in a highschool gym with 50 other folks who didn’t think having a renters policy was worth it?

Without a Renters Insurance policy, destruction to property can be a big loss to you.   Water damage, lightning, windstorms and other acts of nature may not occur often but when they do, it can be devastating.  A Renters Insurance policy will help cushion losses and give security on the other hand.

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Overwhelming debt doesn’t just happen overnight. The majority of the American public live from paycheck to paycheck. It only takes one accident or illness to put you behind in your debts. Once you are behind it is possible that you may never catch up. This does not make you a bad person, just one that is in need of rescue. That help can come in the form of a bankruptcy. If you are like most people you have no idea how to do this and what is involved.

Filing bankruptcy is done through the court system. It is possible for you to do this on your own, but not very advisable. If you decide to do this on your own, you need to research this process. There are do-it-yourself kits on the Internet and companies that offer this service. You will need lots of patience to attempt this and hope you don’t make mistakes.

Your first decision in getting ready to file bankruptcy is what type you want to file. Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves selling your assets and dividing the proceeds among your creditor. Chapter 13 is working with your creditors to stop their interest and accepting smaller payments over a period of time. This is not a decision that you want to rush into. You can find information on the Internet, in your local library or by consulting with other people.

If you don’t think you can handle doing it yourself, your safest bet is to contact a lawyer who deals with bankruptcy. They will have the forms that need to be completed and will know how to handle these issues in the court system. Even with an attorney, a bankruptcy will take time but when it is completed you know that everything was done, as it should have been. Bankruptcy may not be what you want to do but if you have to, then do it correctly.

The primary purpose of bankruptcy is to allow a debtor a fresh start of his or her financial life again. Recently, the law has changed. There are further evaluations of a person’s financial state, and more requirements for obtaining the debt discharge. Some states have varying exemptions for bankruptcy. The debtor should closely examine the exemptions in their state of residence. In addition, the debtor’s attorney will go over the entire bankruptcy process and any specific state exemptions as well.

The State of California has two different sets of exemptions regarding the bankruptcy process. The debtor must choose one set of exemptions, and the qualified bankruptcy attorney will be able to assist in the decision of the right set of California exemptions for the debtor.

Both sets of California bankruptcy exemptions are separated into asset, homestead, personal property, insurance, pensions, public benefits, tools of the trade, wages, and miscellaneous categories. The debtor should become intimately familiar with all of these categories of California bankruptcy exemptions. The debtor’s attorney will be able to determine whether which set is the correct one to employ for the bankruptcy process.

Most of the California bankruptcy exemptions are easy to understand and can be found through online sources and a qualified bankruptcy attorney will be able to assist the debtor. The tools of the trade category refers to tools, implements, materials, instruments, uniforms, books, furnishings, equipment, vessel, motor vehicles from $5,000 to $10,000 total if used by both spouses in same occupation. The motor vehicle cannot be claimed if under tools of trade exemption.