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Do I need to buy life insurance if my employer provides a policy

Life insurance is an important part of anyone’s financial planning. It is a long-term investment in the protection of your loved ones. You may or may not have spoken to your insurance agent or financial advisor about buying life insurance. It is one area where many people feel out of their depth. At Amy Tounget Insurance Agency LLC we are a locally owned and operated independent insurance agency dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our clients. We provide the personalized service you deserve and will tailor a policy to your needs. 

If you are one of the lucky people who get life insurance provided as part of a benefits package you are lucky. It is definitely something you should take advantage of. Take a good look at the policy you are being offered. If you have an insurance agent you know and trust, having them look it over for you is a good option. You need to know exactly the amount of coverage you are getting and the type of policy it is. But is this policy no matter how much it is, enough? Do I need to get life insurance of my own?

The simple answer is yes, you do need to buy life insurance even if your employer provides a policy. Life insurance needs to be customized to your needs and income. Your employer may provide an amount based on your income but not on your needs. You need to make sure that no matter what happens to you, your family will be protected, and only you can decide how much that amount is. The employer-provided life insurance is just the frosting on the cake, it is not the cake. 

Talking to the team at Amy Tounget Insurance Agency LLC will help you to come up with the right amount of life insurance protection for your family. 

How much home insurance do you need?

Midlothian, TX is a city southwest of Dallas with an approximate population of 30,000 people. There are many things to love about the small town, including Midlothian being a great place to raise a family. How much home insurance is sufficient for this hidden gem in Ellis County? An agent at Amy Tounget Insurance Agency LLC can help you answer this question. 

Median Values And Insurance Rates

The median value of a single-family home in Midlothian, TX is around $360,000. Your home indemnity policy should cover at least 80 percent of the property’s value.

Why 80 Percent?

Insurance companies typically cover the full cost of damage to a house if the homeowner purchased coverage that accounts for at least 80 percent of the home’s value. This means that a home in Midlothian, TX worth $500,000 would need a home insurance policy worth at least $400,000. 

An insurance company does not leave the homeowner completely in the cold if indemnity coverage falls below 80 percent of the home’s value. The insurer, however, does not pay the entirety of a home’s value in the instance of a total loss if there is not enough coverage. 

You may ultimately find yourself in a financial bind if you fail to purchase enough coverage to meet the insurer’s standards. 

Check Your Policy And Call Amy Tounget For Help

It is not uncommon for a homeowner to fall below the 80 percent standard. Improvements to the property and inflation can lead to an indemnity plan that does not fully speak to the home’s market value. 

It is important to review your insurance policy at least once a year to ensure your financial cushion is still stable. It would help if you also considered getting a new quote for coverage periodically. 

Amy Tounget Insurance Agency LLC can help you understand the terms of your home insurance plan. Call today to see if your policy needs an upgrade.

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