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Insurance Discounts and Alarm Systems

Everyone wants to save money, but to save money while increasing the safety of your family and protecting your property is an added bonus

by Alarm.org
August 23, 2019
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Insurance Discounts and Alarm Systems
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For decades security systems have been regarded as effective deterrents against home burglaries; so much so that some insurance companies offer discounts when a home has one installed.

According to this article, the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) recommends that homeowners invest in a monitored security system to alert the police or fire department in the event of an emergency. Having insurance from a company similar to one sure insurance is an added bit of security should the worst happen. This article and a brochure from I.I.I. report that homeowners who invest in a sophisticated alarm system could see insurance discounts of 15 to 20 percent. If you are interested in home insurance, you may want to visit somewhere similar to Insurance Quotes and get an insurance quote on your chosen policy.

“The majority of insurance companies offer discounts for alarm systems,” said Michael Barry, spokesperson for I.I.I. “Homeowners should check with their individual carriers to determine the amount and availability of the discounts.”

Discounts mean that homeowners are always looking for the best policy and deal that can guarantee the cover of their property. Policies and Plans offered by insurance resources similar to Homeowners Insurance Cover could show discounts and other pros and cons to homeowners who are looking for the best value for their money.

Two studies funded by the Electronic Security Association’s (ESA) research arm, the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF), demonstrate the value of security systems and why insurance companies would want to offer discounts.

The first study was conducted by Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice in Newark, N.J. Entitled “The Impact of Home Burglar Alarm Systems on Residential Burglaries,” the study reported that an alarmed single family home is more than 60 percent less likely to be burglarized than a similar home without an alarm.

A more recent study conducted by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., also confirmed that security systems are effective crime prevention tools. More than 420 incarcerated burglars were interviewed for the study entitled, “Understanding Decisions to Burglarize from the Offender’s Perspective.” Approximately 83 percent of the offenders said they would attempt to determine if an alarm was present before committing a burglary and 60 percent said if the home was equipped with an alarm they would seek an alternative target.

In addition to discouraging burglars, monitored alarm systems protect lives and property during fires. Alarms triggered by fire notify fire departments sooner, leading to saved lives and reduced damage. According the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2013 there were more than 487,500 structure fires that caused nearly $9.5 billion [SM2] in property loss. Fire, lightning and debris removal are the costliest claims with an average claim of $34,306 per incident, according to I.I.I.

Did you know that the law requires home insurance companies to act in good faith when dealing with their policyholders? When a home insurer acts in bad faith, they might delay, deny or underpay a policyholder’s claim. If you believe you have been treated unfairly by your insurer, legal help is out there to enable you to get the compensation you deserve. For more information, go to dougterrylaw.com.

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