Common Insurance Terms:

DEDUCTIBLE – When you have a claim, this is the amount that you pay out of pocket before your insurance kicks in.

LIABILITY COVERAGE – This coverage is needed for protecting yourself from personal liability lawsuits – usually due to negligence.

PERSONAL PROPERTY OR CONTENTS – Belongings such as furniture, clothing and electronics are covered here. It’s important to take inventory to determine what it would cost to replace these belongings should you have a claim.

REPLACEMENT COST – When you have a claim, the settlement for your home and personal property lost would be based on the cost to replace the property.

ACTUAL CASH VALUE – When you have a claim, the settlement for your home and personal property lost would be based on the current cash value, or depreciated value.