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Find answers to common insurance questions in our comprehensive FAQ section and stay updated with the latest news from LaForce Insurance Agency.

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Find answers to common insurance questions in our comprehensive FAQ section and stay updated with the latest news from LaForce Insurance Agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Home

Homeowners insurance typically covers damage to your home, personal belongings, and other structures on your property due to events like fire, theft, or weather-related incidents. It may also include liability protection for accidents that occur on your property.

Standard homeowners insurance policies do not typically cover floods or earthquakes. Separate policies or endorsements may be required to protect against these risks.

The cost depends on factors such as the value of your home, location, coverage limits, deductible, claims history, and additional coverage options you choose.

Replacement cost covers the cost to repair or replace your property without deducting depreciation.

Actual cash value considers depreciation and provides coverage for the current value of the item or structure.

While not required by law, having homeowners insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment and personal belongings.

Auto

Common types include:

  • Liability Coverage: Covers damages or injuries you cause to others.
  • Collision Coverage: Covers damage to your vehicle from accidents.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: Covers non-collision damage like theft, vandalism, or weather-related incidents.
  • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Protects you if the other driver lacks sufficient insurance

Factors include your age, driving history, location, vehicle make/model, usage, and chosen coverage levels.

Yes. Even if you drive infrequently, accidents can happen. Additionally, most states require a minimum level of liability insurance.

This is a complicated question. Many policies extend coverage to rental cars, but it’s a good idea to confirm with your agent.

  1. Ensure everyone’s safety.
  2. Contact the police department for a police report.
  3. Document the scene with photos.
  4. Exchange contact and insurance information with other drivers.
  5. Report the accident to your insurer promptly.

Life

Term Life Insurance: Provides coverage for a set period (e.g., 10, 20, or 30 years) and pays a death benefit if the policyholder passes away during that time.

Whole Life Insurance: Offers lifelong coverage and includes a cash value component that grows over time.

Coverage depends on factors like your income, debts, dependents, and future financial goals. Many experts recommend 10–12 times your annual income as a starting point.

Yes. Purchasing life insurance early often means lower premiums. It also ensures financial protection for your loved ones in case of unexpected events.

Yes, you can have multiple policies if they serve different purposes (e.g., a term policy for mortgage coverage and a whole life policy for legacy planning).

Yes, in certain situations, you can lock in an insurance rate, but the specifics depend on the type of insurance and the provider. For example, certain medical diagnosis may make you ineligible for most life insurance policies by locking in, you safeguard against this.

For term policies: Coverage typically lapses.

For whole life policies: You may lose coverage, but the cash value could cover premiums temporarily.

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