A home inventory can come in handy when making an insurance claim. Making an inventory of your personal effects gives you an accurate picture of what you own and how much your goods are worth. In the event of theft, damage or loss of personal goods, you can present this inventory to your Peter Laczko Insurance Inc. adjuster in Woodstock. GA to help expedite your claim. Here are some of the advantages of going through the trouble of making a home inventory.

Proof of Ownership

A home inventory is a document that lists all of your personal effects to include clothing, furniture, electronics, sports gear, jewelry, etc. Your inventory should include a brief description of your goods, receipts of purchase, certification of the historical or cultural value of heirlooms or antiques and photos to verify the condition of valuable items. If you have to make a claim, this document provides proof of ownership for the item(s) that have been damaged or lost. Having this information on hand will help expedite the claims process.  

Proof of Value

In addition to proof of ownership, your home inventory can help substantiate the value of costly goods covered by your insurance policy. Depending on the type of coverage you have and its limits, you can claim the full cost of repairing or replacing items that were stolen, lost or damaged in an event covered by your policy. If, for example, you are covered for replacement costs of posh jewelry, heirlooms or art, having these items documented on a home inventory can help you recuperate your loss.

Having a home inventory can work in your favor to simplify an insurance claim. To learn more about home inventories and how they can facilitate insurance claims, contact your Peter Laczko Insurance Inc. representative in Woodstock. GA.