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Best Home Security System: The Seven
Features it Needs
There
are several home security systems out
there; each promises to provide protection
from burglars. And with a wide range of
product available today, choosing one that
will fit perfect for your home can
sometimes become a daunting task,
especially if you are looking for the
best. While price can be a good indication
that the product is top-notch, it does not
always apply to all. So if you are looking
for the best home security system, what
features should you look for? There are
7:
1)
3-Layer Protection - The best home
security system should have this feature.
The door and window contacts are your
first layer of defense. These detect the
intruders while they are still outside.
Motion detectors are your second line of
security. Motion detectors provide
internal protection and act as backup for
your perimeter defense. The final layer is
smoke detectors and heat sensor.
2)
Interconnected - While you have an option
to buy home security devices separately,
the best way to protect your family and
your property is to have a whole system
working as one.
3)
No power interruption - Home security
systems are operated either by electricity
or batteries. While the former do not
require a routine check on battery supply,
the latter stay active during power
interruption. What you need for a home
security system is its ability to guard
you when you need it most. And since
burglars attack during the least of our
knowledge, battery-powered home security
system is a good choice. This is not to
undermine the electric-powered, though.
Some electric home security systems
automatically shift to reserve battery
power in case there is a power
interruption. The bottom line: any system
is best as long you and your property are
protected anytime of the day.
4)
Alarm system - There are different types
of alarm system; bell-only, zone-based,
video-based, and audio-based. Each
effectively warns homeowners quickly
should there be any intrusion in the
property. However, if you are looking for
the best, opt for a system that is
recognized as alarm confirmation
technology. Since bell system is too easy
to be triggered accidentally and there are
no other ways to confirm the cause of the
alarm, it is not accepted as alarm
confirmation technology. Zone-, video-,
and audio-based system are your best
choices.
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Insurance for Fire Only
In this present age of disasters and unforeseen events occurring, it is important to have a good, quality insurance plan. That is why insurance companies have policies that cover car damage, property, house insurance (fire only, robbery, etc.) personal self, and even life insurance. These insurance plans usually allow the owner to be less worried and concerned about damages to the car, property, or whatever it is he insures, including his own life, since there will be just and proper compensation for damages and/or losses. .......
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Glossary of Home Insurance Terms
when you apply for your Home Insurance you may encounter some of the following terms. If you are unsure of any term relating to your Home Insurance policy it is better to ask your insurer or broker for help....
All Risks- A wider form of cover than that provided by the standard Contents Section, items can be insured on a specified or unspecified basis and will include accidental loss or damage insurance away from your home.
Average Clause - Insurers insert this clause on your policy as a means of dealing with under insurance. It has the effect of reducing a claim in proportion to the amount of underinsurance.
New For Old - Most policies for Home Insurance are now arranged on a new for old basis. In simple terms your old items are replaced with new items. To secure this cover you will have to insure your contents for there full market value. There are some exceptions where cover is not on a New for Old basis, mainly clothing.
Claim - If you have insurance policy and are unlucky enough to suffer a loss, you will be entitled to make a claim for your financial loss from your insurers, providing that the policy wording covers the cause.
Cancellation Period - The Financial Services Authority require insurers to give you a statutory cooling off period in which you can cancel your policy. It is usually 14 days and most insurers will make a full refund of any insurance premiums collected. After the 14 days period, you are still free to cancel you policy and any rebate will be calculated in accordance with the insurers standard scale, which is usually published in your policy document.
Commission - This is the amount of remuneration paid by the insurer to a broker or intermediary for placing business with them.
Contract Of Insurance - This is agreement between an insurer and your self, in return for you paying a premium; the insurer will pay you compensation or a sum of money on the happening of an insured event.
Days of Grace - These are additional days of cover provided after your policy has ended. The usual amount is 14 days.
Direct Insurer - an insurance company or underwriter that will sell you insurance directly without going through a "middle man" such as a broker or Intermediary.
Endorsement - a policy endorsement alters the scope of your policy wording. It can have two effects, it can extend your cover or it can restrict your cover. It is very important to read all of your policy endorsements so as to fully understand your covers.
Excess this is the amount of money that your will have to contribute towards a claim. Some excesses are compulsory such as subsidence excess; some are voluntary where you can elect to receive a discount in return for paying the first portion of any loss.
Extended Accidental Damage - Most policies will include a certain amount of Accidental Damage cover free of charge. Under Contents Insurance Free Accidental Damage Insurance normally includes TV Videos and Sound reproducing equipment and fixed glass in furniture. Under Buildings Insurance Free Accidental Damage Insurance normally extends to breakage of baths and lavatory pans, bidets etc and fixed glass in windows and doors. Extended Accidental Damage will extend the cover to include all other items.
Fee - Brokers & Intermediaries may place fees on your policy for arranging things for you, any fees charged should be mentioned in your documents.
Indemnity - A very important Insurance principal, the insurer in granting indemnity to a client will seek to place them in the same financial position after the loss as they were in before.
No Claims Bonus - In return for not making claims under your policy, the insurer may reward you with a discount from your premiums. For each year of no claim up to usually a maximum of three or four, the insurers will provide an additional discount.
Peril - Something that happens that could lead to a claim under an insurance policy such as a Fire or Flood etc.
Premium - This is the money that you will have to pay to your insurer in return for your insurance policy, it is sometimes known as consideration.
Proximate Cause - This is the active cause of a loss that sets in motion a train of events that brings about a result without the intervention of any force started and working actively from the new and Independent source. In simple terms this means that the most recent cause of a loss is not the cause that the insurers study to see if an event is covered. They look to see the active or first cause, check that the peril is covered by a policy, and then decide if a claim is valid.
Renewal Notice - At the end of your insurance contract term the insurer will send you an invitation to renew your policy. The notice will quote the new contract price and period of insurance and advise you of any changes to the terms & conditions of your policy.
Schedule - the schedule of Insurance outlines the sums insured under your policy, and tells you the policy sections you have covered and may make reference to any endorsements applicable to your policy contract.
Subrogation - Legally this right of one person to stand in place of another and to avail himself of the rights and remedies of that other person. Usually it relates to the insurers being able to recover their losses.. more...
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What is Buildings and Contents Insurance?
Also referred to as Home Insurance, Homeowners Insurance or Household Insurance, they amount to the same. Quite simply they are insurance products that can be purchased from a variety of sources to cover the fabric of your home and / or your personal possessions that are kept in the home. Cover can be extended to cover items such as valuables that are temporarily removed from your home. This extension is often called “All Risks” Insurance. None of these insurances are compulsory but you may find it a condition of your mortgage that you buy at least Buildings Insurance to protect the lenders financial interest in the property. Most policies are similar in the covers they provide as mortgage lender etc have a standard set of perils that must be provided to secure a loan on the property. Probably the biggest purchase you will make in your life is that of your home. To qualify for a mortgage to purchase a property, you will need to satisfy your lender that you have a Home Insurance policy in force that confirms to their terms & conditions. Most insurers are aware of these terms & conditions and aim to make their polices compliant. There are a large number of policies on the market available from insurance companies direct, banks, building societies and via brokers who may be able to offer you more choice. more...
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