A home inventory can help you get reimbursed faster   Every home is filled with possessions that took someone a lifetime to build. From furniture to clothes to the latest gadgets, homeowners can lose thousands of dollars’ worth of items in a sudden disaster or theft. For families wondering what precautions they should take to protect their valuables, Hunter Insurance recommends creating a home inventory. This exercise is the most important step you can take to safeguard your assets.  “Homeowners insurance is wide and robust in its coverage because it protects you from liability claims, damages resulting from a storm, and it protects homeowners’ personal property in the event of a catastrophe,” said Brian Hunter, president of Hunter Insurance. “However, homeowners can run into some obstacles when making a claim for personal property because they are unable to answer some basic questions from insurers.” Keeping a detailed inventory of your belongings helps people recover from devastating loss. Additionally, it could also help people determine whether they need to buy additional insurance and provides verification to deduct losses when they file income taxes. Although creating an inventory can sound daunting, Hunter Insurance would like to provide some tips that may help…

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