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Your home is one of your greatest investments, and we want to make sure that it is protected. No matter whether you live in a house, trailer or condo, rent or own, or need extra coverage for your boat, cabin or specialty jewellery, we have the insurance you need to feel safe and secure. At Knight Archer, our home insurance packages are designed to give you strong coverage at a price you can afford.
When it comes to protecting your home, you need an insurance broker that you can trust. Knight Archer has been serving the community since 1981, providing personalized and professional service to thousands of customers. Whether you own or rent, live in a house or condo, we have the right home insurance plan for you. We work with some of the best insurance companies in the industry to offer you comprehensive coverage at affordable rates. Plus, we make the process easy and convenient, with online quotes, flexible payment options, and friendly staff who are always ready to help. Don’t settle for less than the best. Choose Knight Archer for your home insurance needs.
Home insurance, also known as house insurance or homeowners insurance, covers unexpected losses like fire, wind, theft, and water damage. Your home insurance coverage can encompass a wide range of aspects, including damage to personal belongings, bodily harm inflicted on your premises, coverage for appliances, and protection for your most prized personal items in the event of a loss.
Home insurance helps to protect your home and valuable possession from unexpected loss. Homeowners can also purchase a home insurance policy to cover a total loss or replacement of their home, called replacement cost. This coverage will help you get back on your feet when you experience a total loss in the worst-case scenario.
Insurance is necessary because some people can cover small home losses themselves, like a leaking tap. However, bigger losses such as a collapsing roof are usually too costly to handle on their own. You can buy insurance to protect against financial losses from unpredictable weather or natural disasters.
These disasters are when insurance can be the most important and can help protect you from catastrophic financial loss.
Comprehensive insurance covers your home and outbuildings, like sheds and greenhouses. If you have current home insurance, it should protect you from most risks and damage to your home, belongings and outbuildings.
Broad coverage pulls back a bit from the comprehensive coverage and should protect you from most risks and damage to your home and outbuildings, but will include only named perils on belongings.
Homeowners insurance covers injuries to people in your home, like kids, pets, or guests, and protects you from liability.
When buying a policy for yourself, the insurance coverage is determined by the value of your house and the items you want to protect. This includes safeguarding against risks such as theft, fire, and other major disasters.
Our experts are available to chat on which type is right for you and your home.
If you have a mortgage on your home, your mortgage provider or bank will require you to have homeowners insurance. There two most common types of insurance are:
There are many kinds of insurance and coverages that you can purchase. Basic insurance covers your home, belongings, and outbuildings for unexpected events like accidents or emergencies, depending on your policy.
Having only minimum coverage means you’re taking on some of the risks of homeownership yourself. When searching for insurance, remember that many home claims arise from unforeseen events.
If you choose minimum coverage for a cheaper premium, you won't have water protection or sewer backup coverage. Wanting to lower living costs is understandable, but choosing minimum coverage may be a bad decision in the long term.
In the event of a flood damaging your house, without insurance or financial resources, you’ll be incapable of repairing it. We suggest talking to our brokers to find the best coverage for you that also fits your budget.
Consider insurance costs as part of your home buying process.
The average home insurance cost varies as there are many factors that affect the cost of home insurance such as the number of past claims you may have, alarms or other detection devices installed in the home, your credit score, and even whether you’re purchasing insurance from a company you already work with.
As the cost of home insurance varies, it’s best to get a free quote from one of our brokers to see what your premium will be.
Get started today with a free quote. Just provide some basic information about your property and what type of coverage you want. After that, we can give you an accurate quote on a policy that meets your needs.
If you prefer in-person or over the phone, you can always chat with us on which policy is right for you and your home.
If something happens and you need to submit a claim on your home insurance, you can contact Knight Archer Insurance, and our team will contact your insurance company on your behalf and help walk you through the process.
Home insurance does not cover your vehicle while it is in your garage.
Your vehicle is only insured under auto insurance, and it depends on the type of coverage your policy has whether or not it is covered while inside a garage. You can check with our team of account executives or customer support specialists about the particulars of your policy.
Many providers will cover items up to a certain amount. It depends on the value of the item. If it's a highly valuable item, you may need to get an appraisal done, and then it would have to be listed on the policy. We call it "scheduling it" as an individual item which really means listing it on your policy so if there was a loss there is a record of its value.
The most common home insurance claims that you'll find are:
There are a few reasons why some homeowners may pay more than others for home insurance within the same city or town.
The size or age of the home is a consideration, the insured's claims history, or if you are within a territory or region that is designated as high-risk by an insurer.
Other people could have discounts available due to measures taken that prevent theft like additional security equipment, they have a higher deductible, or they have no claims experience.
There are many reasons people's home insurance reflects a higher value than what is shown on their property assessments.
Some of the things your insurer takes into account are:
Based on these factors, insurers will calculate an estimated amount that would have to be invested for you to completely rebuild a comparable house.
There is water leakage and rupture coverage on various insurance policies. Because of this, your plan will cover you if your pipes burst or if a water heater breaks, or a toilet overflows. It’s best to go over your specific policy with your account executives to make sure you know exactly what is and isn’t covered.
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