{"id":81,"date":"2017-10-16T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/needaquotenow.com\/blog\/?p=81"},"modified":"2017-10-12T18:04:02","modified_gmt":"2017-10-13T00:04:02","slug":"flood-insurance-the-what-and-the-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeland-insurance.com\/blog\/flood-insurance-the-what-and-the-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood Insurance: The What and the Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you make a large purchase, you want to make sure it is properly protected. Whether it be a car or a home, protecting it with the right insurance is one of the smartest moves you can make. Just think about it. If your home becomes damaged due to excessive winds, then anything from the windows to the roof may need to be replaced. Replacing these things can cost you thousands of dollars and many hours of labor. With the right insurance, though, you can rest assured that the accompanying costs will be covered under your insurance policy. Let&#8217;s take a quick look at what flood insurance is and why you need it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What is flood insurance?<\/h3>\n<p>Most homeowner&#8217;s policies do not provide coverage for flooding. And what is so sad about this is that many people think their insurance does provide this type of coverage and they don&#8217;t find out that it doesn&#8217;t until they go to file a claim. Flood insurance is its own type of insurance and needs to be added onto your homeowner&#8217;s insurance policy. With the right type of coverage, you can have peace of mind in knowing that no matter what happens to your home, you can receive compensation for any damage that occurs to it. From fire to flooding, insurance should always be viewed as a necessity. It is an investment that can pay for itself many times over in a single claim. In fact, insurance can be viewed as one of your biggest assets.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about flood insurance, please contact Freeland Insurance serving the Oklahoma City, OK area today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you make a large purchase, you want to make sure it is properly protected. Whether it be a car or a home, protecting it with the right insurance is one of the smartest moves you can make. Just think about it. 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