Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Home Insurance - Burglar-Proofing My Residence

By Chimezirim Odimba

One thing that insurance companies do not like is risk. They want to do everything possible to ensure that you never file a claim that is higher than what you have paid to them. So, as a consumer, you are going to save money by reducing the risks.

One way to do this is to take every step necessary to eliminate the threat of burglary or theft. This will be very attractive to the underwriter of your insurance policy. You will get the best price reductions when you try harder to look better to the insurance company.

The first step is to contact your insurance company and find out which anti theft devices will save you the most money on your premiums. Once you have those details in place then you can move forward to see the different options that are available to you.

A security system is likely to present the biggest discount however make certain that you situate the stickers so that any would be thieves will see them. Doing this will frequently reflect as much as a 20% discount. These systems also provide fire alarm measures that will greatly reduce your costs because these are monitored by a third party.

Usually, you will have a couple different options in systems, monitored and unmonitored. Both offer benefits and drawbacks. Use spotlights, dead bolts, neighborhood watch programs, store expensive items in a safety deposit box at a bank, and consider hiring a third party person to inspect your home and certify in writing that every precaution has been taken to make your home safe from burglars.

Often even low cost safety features will save you additional money on your premium's bottom line. In particular, every device that is joined with the police and fire departments will illustrate your largest price cut. Robbers are routinely discouraged by brightness and any signs of an alarm system.

Your insurance company will be capable of clarifying what forms valuable savings and what doesn't. Your insurance company is going to want proof that you are using these security efforts in your home.

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