Homeowners in Oklahoma aren't covered for flood insurance damage under their traditional homeowner's insurance policy.
Although not every homeowner sees this type of insurance as a necessity, for those that do they can ask about flood coverage when they are shopping for insurance.
They should also be aware that when shopping for homeowner's insurance they need to consider more than which company is offering the best rate.
They should also be mindful of any limitations on the coverage as well as the limit of the coverage they are considering purchasing.
Although the cost to purchase a home may be viewed as the actual replacement value, it's not and this should be discussed with the homeowner insurance agent when settling on a coverage level.
The contents of your dwelling also need to be taken into consideration when you are looking for a homeowner's insurance policy.
A great idea is to document any valuables that you own by noting them down on a piece of paper and also taking pictures of them.
This can include items like your television, any exercise or electronic equipment and any jewelry.
If you do own anything that is very valuable such as a coin collection, consider purchasing extra insurance just for it.
You should store the list and images somewhere outside the home and then you'll have it at the ready should a fire or theft occur.
Every homeowner's insurance policy has a deductible.
This is the amount you'll be expected to pay when or if you have to make a claim.
If you raise the deductible you can expect to enjoy a better rate on your insurance policy.
Consider the savings in the premiums as a way to offset the higher cost of the deductible.
With any luck you'll never have to worry about the deductible because you'll never be placed in a situation where you have to make a claim.