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Home insurance in Milton 

Located in Halton Region, Milton is considered part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Home insurance in Milton, and the rest of the province, isn't mandatory to buy. However, many lenders will refuse to finance a home purchase without it, so most Milton homeowners take out policies.

Types of home insurance in Milton 

Homeowners can choose from one of three insurance plans. Insurance providers may market them under different names, but here's what's generally offered:

• Basic: A basic insurance policy, sometimes called 'named perils,' only covers losses incurred to your property from events or risks named on the plan. For example, some homeowners may only want coverage against theft or fire.
• Broad: Protects the home against all perils and offers basic or named perils protection for contents. Broad insurance is sometimes referred to as a ‘standard’ policy.
• Comprehensive: Your home and its contents are covered against every insurable hazard. Comprehensive insurance is sometimes called an 'all perils' policy.

Home insurance coverage 

• Property and building: This covers your home (the physical structure) from perils such as fire and theft. Structures not connected to your home, such as a garage or guest house, may need additional coverage.
• Contents and personal property: This coverage protects your home's contents. Everyday items such as furniture, clothing and electronics may be covered, but more expensive items like fine art and jewelry may need additional coverage.
• Additional living expenses (ALE): Should you need to leave your home due to severe weather or fire, ALE coverage will pay for your lodging and food up to certain limits.

Liability coverage 

• Personal liability: If someone accidentally injures themselves on your property, the personal liability part of your insurance will pay for any legal expenses you incur.
• Voluntary medical payments: If you accidentally injure someone or someone injures themselves on your property, this will cover you for medical expenses.
• Voluntary property damage: Covers unintentional direct loss or damage to someone else's property. It also extends to children under 12 in your care if they cause damage.

Add-ons to home insurance coverage in Milton 

Home insurance providers in Milton can add insurance coverage, sometimes known as riders, for even greater protection. Below are the most common home insurance add-ons that you can buy extra:

• Overland water: Not all home insurance providers in Milton offer this, but for those that do, overland water insurance will protect you from overflowing water from lakes, rivers and melting snow.
• Sewer backup: This protects when damage occurs after a backed-up sewer.
• Earthquake: Covers you against any losses you incur from an earthquake.
• Mass evacuation: This covers expenses if you are forced to leave your home in a mass weather or climate event.
• Identity theft: This will cover expenses from stolen documents such as passports or other IDs.
• Lock replacement: Locks that need to be replaced by a locksmith after a break-in or another event are covered.

Factors that determine your Milton home insurance rates  

• Replacement cost – An expensive home is a risk factor for your Milton home insurance provider. The more it costs to replace, the higher your Milton home insurance rates will be.
• Contents – Basic Milton home insurance policies will cover most of your contents, but expensive items such as art or jewelry likely require more coverage, which will add to your rate.
• Location – Living in a location where break-ins are common, or one prone to flooding may increase your Milton home insurance rate.
• Age of your home – Older homes sometimes have electrical, plumbing, and structural issues (especially ones with old roofs) that pose more safety risks. These factors combined will often lead to higher rates and limited coverage.
• Credit score – A good credit score can result in a discount on your home insurance rates.
• Claims – Milton home insurance companies judge future behaviour by pastclaims. A high frequency of claims could raise your rates.
• Proximity to a fire hydrant – Every second counts when a house fire breaks out. Living near a fire hydrant can help contain the damage and reduce fatalities. Insurance companies consider your proximity to a hydrant when assessing your Milton home insurance rates.