Palumbo Insurance Associates
111 Fulford Ave, Ste C, Bel Air, MD 21014
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111 Fulford Ave, Ste C, Bel Air, MD 21014
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600 Fox Bow Drive, Bel Air, MD 21014
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Even if you're not in a mapped high-risk flood zone, flood insurance is worth considering for Bel Air homes. The area experiences severe thunderstorms that can cause flash flooding, and water backup during heavy rains is a real risk. Your standard homeowners policy won't cover flood damage, so check Maryland's Flood Insurance Rate Maps to understand your risk and talk to your agent about coverage options through the National Flood Insurance Program or private insurers.
The average Maryland homeowner paid around $1,916 for home insurance in 2024, though your actual cost depends on factors like your home's value, age, construction type, and coverage limits. Bel Air homeowners should expect rates in this range, with smaller homes potentially paying less and larger, more valuable homes paying more. Rates have increased in recent years due to more frequent severe weather events.
Your standard deductible (typically $1,000-$2,500) applies to most types of claims like fire or theft. Wind and hail damage often comes with a separate deductible calculated as a percentage of your dwelling coverage—usually 1% to 5%. So if you have $300,000 in dwelling coverage and a 2% wind/hail deductible, you'd pay the first $6,000 out of pocket for storm damage before your insurance kicks in.
Maryland doesn't legally require homeowners insurance, but if you have a mortgage, your lender will require it as a condition of your loan. Even if you own your home outright, having coverage is essential given Bel Air's exposure to nor'easters, severe thunderstorms, and other weather risks that could cause significant financial loss.
Water backup coverage protects you if water backs up through your sewers or drains and damages your home—something that happens during heavy thunderstorms in Bel Air. Maryland law requires insurers to offer this coverage when you apply and at each renewal, but you have to accept it. Without this coverage, you'll pay out of pocket if a severe storm overwhelms drainage systems and floods your basement or lower level.
Nor'easters can bring hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and sometimes snow to Bel Air, causing roof damage, fallen trees, and power outages. Your standard homeowners policy covers wind damage from nor'easters, but you may have a separate wind/hail deductible that's higher than your regular deductible. Make sure your dwelling coverage is sufficient to handle major storm damage, and consider whether you need additional flood coverage since nor'easters can bring heavy precipitation.
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