Alessi Insurance Services LLC.
14 Towne Place Dr, #120, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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14 Towne Place Dr, #120, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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140 S Church St, Suite C, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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730 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Yes, standard homeowners insurance policies cover tornado damage to your home and belongings. This includes wind damage to your dwelling, roof, and other structures, as well as damage to personal property inside. However, flooding that occurs during the same storm is not covered—you need separate flood insurance for that.
Most lakefront homeowners should carry flood insurance even if they're not in a high-risk flood zone. Your standard homeowners policy excludes all flooding, and lakefront properties face risks from storm runoff, lake-level changes, and localized flooding. If you're in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, your lender will require it, but it's smart protection for any waterfront home.
Tennessee homeowners pay $2,578 to $3,085 per year on average, which is $155 to $450 more than the national average. Your actual rate depends heavily on your credit score (the biggest factor), your home's age and condition, coverage limits, deductibles, and whether you have waterfront property or other special risk factors.
Docks and boathouses are typically covered under the 'other structures' portion of your homeowners policy, but coverage is usually limited to 10% of your dwelling coverage amount. For expensive dock structures, you may need to schedule them separately to ensure full replacement cost coverage. Make sure your agent knows about all waterfront structures when quoting your policy.
Some Tennessee insurers use a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail damage, often calculated as a percentage of your dwelling coverage (like 1% or 2%) rather than a flat dollar amount. This means you'll pay more out of pocket for storm damage than for other types of claims. Always ask about this when comparing policies, as it significantly affects your actual coverage.
Credit score is the single biggest rating factor for home insurance in Tennessee. Homeowners with poor credit can pay up to $12,199 more annually than those with excellent credit for the same coverage. Insurers use credit-based insurance scores to predict claim likelihood, so improving your credit can dramatically reduce your insurance costs.
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