Home insurance FAQs

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by admin

Your home is the center of your family life, and protecting that center is essential. Home insurance provides a variety of different types of coverage every home should have. No matter how big or small, whether in the city or the country, your home is at risk every day. Knowing your home insurance is there for you lets you sleep peacefully at night. At S & S Insurance Services, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK, we are locally owned and operated and work with multiple carriers to provide our customers the best possible choice.

Why should I have home insurance?

If you have a mortgage, home insurance typically isn’t optional. It is required. Your lender will make you have enough to cover your mortgage. Beyond that, home insurance offers a variety of beneficial protections. It will not just help you rebuild your home if it is damaged or destroyed. It will help you afford to replace your contents and have a place to stay while the repairs are happening. Most importantly, it provides liability insurance which protects your assets from legal action against you.

How should I insure my personal possessions?

When it comes to insuring personal possessions, you have two options replacement cost or actual cash value.

Replacement cost – With this coverage, you will get the amount needed to replace the item at today’s prices.
Actual cash value – With this coverage, you would get the value of the item minus depreciation.

How do I choose the right deductible?

The deductible is the amount you must pay out of pocket before your insurance policy pays. By choosing a higher deductible, you can keep your policy’s cost lower, but you run the risk of paying more out of pocket. The deductible is payable on every claim.

Contact S & S Insurance Services, Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK for any home insurance needs you may have.

Three mistakes to avoid when it comes to workers comp insurance

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 by admin

One type of insurance coverage that many business owners in Oklahoma City, OK need is workers comp insurance. We are proud to provide you with a workers comp insurance solution at S & S Insurance Services Inc.

The following are three mistakes to avoid when it comes to workers comp insurance.

Failing to monitor and track payroll well enough

Payroll is an important financial consideration for gauging and tracking your worker’s comp insurance needs. Therefore, you need to make sure that you’re carefully monitoring and tracking payroll.

Track the number of full-time, part-time, hourly, and temporary workers you have at your company. All of these considerations impact your worker’s comp insurance needs.

Being unaware of requirements in place in your area

Perhaps one of the most important things to do before selecting your policy is to learn about any applicable workers comp requirements you need to meet.

You may be legally required to carry workers comp coverage if you have employees at your company. However, the specific requirements regarding workers comp insurance vary by state. It’s important to understand your state and municipality requirements when you’re looking for a policy.

Not making updates to improve workplace safety.

There may be some important updates you can make to your company facilities to minimize the chances that injuries will occur. Making such updates can qualify you for workers comp insurance at a reduced price while also keeping your staff members safer.

Are you on the market for the right worker’s comp insurance policy for your company in Oklahoma City, OK? We can help you find the right solution at S & S Insurance Services Inc. Get in touch with us today to explore our policy options.

Keeping your home safe in the winter

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by admin

Keeping your home safe no matter what the season is one of the most important responsibilities of homeownership. Winter is a particularly vulnerable time. Weather is usually not on your side, and having to deal with cold, snow, sleet, and ice poses unique challenges. At S & S Insurance Services Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK, making sure your home is protected is our specialty. As independent agents, we offer a variety of home insurance products to meet your particular needs.

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is one of the great dangers of wintertime. It has no scent, taste, or color, and you won’t even know you are being endangered. It is important for your entire family’s safety that you have a carbon monoxide detector, and it has fresh batteries before winter begins.

Repair and clean chimney

When the temperatures drop, having a roaring fire in your fireplace is appealing. Don’t give in to that urge until you have had your chimney cleaned and any masonry issued repaired.

Trim tree branches

Tree branches that get too close to your roof can cause damage. Winter weather with high winds and ice can damage trees. Getting branches trimmed away from your house is essential.

Clean gutters

Water standing in gutters in the cold weather can freeze and cause damage to your roof. Having clean gutters allows rainwater to reach your downspouts. Be sure downspouts are directed away from your home.

Make sure pipes are insulated.

Turn off water to your exterior faucets and make sure any exposed pipes are insulated to protect against freezing.

Have sand and salt on hand

Ice is a big danger in the winter, and someone slipping and falling on your property can lead to expensive claims. Have salt and sand on hand to minimize the risk.

Contact S & S Insurance Services Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK for all your insurance needs.

Who can I add to my auto insurance?

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 by admin

Like most other states, auto insurance is required in the state of Oklahoma. If you have a family or a roommate, you may wonder if everyone needs their own auto insurance policy or if everyone can be on one? Can you cover your children if they move out of the family home? Questions like these are why you need an insurance agent you trust. At S & S Insurance Services Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK, we are always there to answer questions and provide our customers with the insurance products they need.

You can add any family member who lives in your home to your auto insurance policy. As a matter of fact, it may be a requirement to add them depending on what insurance carrier that you have. When your teens get to the age to get a driver’s license, it time to add them to your insurance policy. But what happens when they go off to college? In most cases, a child in college who comes home on breaks and during the summer is still considered part of the family and can be included in your policy. When they graduate and move to another city and live independently, they need to get their own auto insurance policy.

If you have a nanny, roommate, or someone who uses your car regularly but is not an immediate family member, you should discuss this with your insurance carrier to see how they suggest handling it. In most cases, the insurance is on your vehicle, not you as the main driver, so if someone is driving with your permission, they should be covered but don’t necessarily need to be added to your policy.

Contact S & S Insurance Services Inc. in Oklahoma City, OK for all your insurance needs. We care for our customers like members of our extended family.

What Does Boat Insurance Cover?

Posted on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by admin

Maintaining boat insurance is part of being a responsible boat owner. While it isn’t required by law in Oklahoma City, Ok, it’s strongly recommended all boaters have insurance. S & S Insurance Services, Inc. provides boat insurance policies so you can enjoy carefree days on the water.

Liability And Medical Payments Boat Insurance

Boat insurance covers motorized boats, sailboats, and personal watercraft. Liability insurance will cover the expenses if you damage another person’s property or another party is injured in an accident. It can also cover wreck removal if your boat sinks. This includes structures like boat docks and other boats. Medical coverage will cover the expenses if someone on your boat is injured.

Property Coverage

Property coverage isn’t just for the water. It also protects your boat when it’s on land. It can be tempting to cancel or pause your coverage during the offseason, but if your boat is damaged in storage, a boat policy will cover the damages. Besides the boat itself, special equipment and accessories are usually covered.

There are three ways to value your boat. The actual cash value is the current value of your boat. This takes depreciation into consideration. Replacement coverage is the amount it would cost to replace your boat with a similar model. Agreed upon value means you and the insurer agree on a value for the boat.

Other Coverage Types

Uninsured watercraft coverage will pay for damages to your vessel if the person at fault in the accident doesn’t have insurance. Mechanical failure coverage provides coverage for mechanical failures. It can pay for repairs and towing your boat if it breaks down.

If you own a boat or a personal watercraft, it’s important to have the right insurance coverage. Protect your investment and your finances by contacting S & S Insurance Services, Inc. in Oklahoma City, Ok.

Homeowner’s Insurance

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 by admin

Having a homeowner’s policy may not be enough to protect you financially if you don’t have enough homeowner’s insurance. There are several factors you should consider to determine whether you have enough homeowner’s insurance. S&S Insurance Services Inc. works hard to provide Oklahoma City, OK residents with the right homeowner’s policies.

Costs of Rebuilding

If you have made significant renovations or upgrades to your home, you may need more insurance coverage. If your home’s value has gone up, you must be sure that your coverage limits reflect this. Rising property values can also raise the value of your home significantly.

Ideally, it would help if you were sure you have enough coverage to replace or rebuild your home. Increasing property values mean that replacing your home will be more expensive as well. If you’ve made renovations, then you’ll need enough coverage to purchase a home of equal value and quality.

Contents Coverage

If you have recently acquired top end items, you may need a rider for your policy to provide adequate coverage. Policies place coverage limits on your personal property as a whole and also on individual items. If you’ve purchased antiques, jewelry, or art, speak with your agent to see if your policy adequately covers them. It’s also wise to add up the value of everything in your home. If it’s more than your current coverage limit, consider increasing your limit.

Liability Coverage

Liability coverage is often an afterthought for homeowners, but it’s just as important as dwelling coverage. If someone is injured on your property, you could be liable for the damages. Swimming pools and pets can increase your liability risk, and a standard policy doesn’t cover some breeds of dogs. It’s important to know your liability risk and be sure you have enough liability coverage.

At S & S Insurance Services Inc. in Oklahoma City, Ok, our agents take the time to discuss your circumstances and help you decide how much homeowner’s insurance you need. Contact us today so you can enjoy your home knowing that you are protected from potential disasters.

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