As a diligent San Antonio, TX, homeowner, you’ve always had a great insurance plan. Even so, there comes a time when you might need to cancel a policy. Versatile Insurance Planners has made a guide for dealing with the most common reasons to cancel a policy.

You Need a New Deal

Even if you aren’t changing homes, there are compelling reasons to cancel a policy. If your current arrangement is too expensive, lacks coverage you want or you simply haven’t had a good relationship with the company, it makes sense to shop around. If and when you find yourself in this situation, be sure that you have the new policy ready to go before you cancel the old one. It’s better to have an overlap between the plans than a gap in coverage.

Refinancing

Updating or making changes to your mortgage does not automatically necessitate a change to your insurance policy. But, there are situations where it could be an issue. The terms of the new loan might require specific coverage that you are currently lacking. When this happens, you can usually contact your provider and have the necessary changes made without much hassle. If, however, you do need to cancel an old policy, follow the golden rule and don’t let the old plan end until the new one is confirmed to begin. Many people run into trouble when final dates get changed at the last second.

Moving

This is the most common reason to cancel a policy. If you’re changing homes, you probably won’t be able to transfer the old plan to the new place. This is because homes tend to vary wildly in value and coverage needs. That said, you don’t always want to cancel the old plan as soon as the new one starts. What is more important here is to wait until you no longer have an ownership stake in the old home. For many people, this means insuring an empty house while you wait for it to sell. If that is the case, talk to your insurance agent. They may offer unique coverage options that are better suited for an empty home.

If you have any doubts about the best way to proceed, contact your Versatile Insurance Planners agent. They can help guide you through coverage for your San Antonio, TX, home or even your future home to be.