Plan your coverage · Homeowners insurance

Prepare for a homeowners insurance conversation.

A new policy, a renewal review and a claim question need different information. Start by stating what you want to understand. The request form records your needs for team review; it does not quote a premium, bind coverage or determine a claim outcome.

Know the scope

Which kind of help do you need?

Start with the situation that best describes your property. Use these questions to clarify your coverage needs before choosing a policy.

01

New policy or a purchase

Explain whether you own the property or are buying, the property type and when you need to discuss coverage. Gather the home information an agent may request, but do not submit private policy or purchase documents through this form.

02

Renewal or switching providers

Note your renewal window and the reason for reviewing options. Ask for an explanation of proposed limits, deductibles, exclusions and differences from your existing policy rather than comparing price alone.

03

Coverage review

List changes to the home or questions you want answered, such as how the roof is treated or whether a particular risk is addressed. Ask a licensed insurance professional to explain the policy language that applies.

04

A claim-related question

State that you are asking about an existing loss or claim. Keep a contractor’s estimate separate from the insurer’s coverage decision. This form does not submit a claim or change an insurer’s requirements.

Make a considered choice

Useful questions before you agree.

A written proposal should explain what is included, what still needs a decision, and who is responsible for the next step.

01

Compare the terms

Ask which limits, deductibles and exclusions are included in each proposal and what assumptions were used. Request a written explanation of differences you do not understand.

02

Clarify effective dates

Ask what must happen before coverage is confirmed and how any proposed change would align with your existing policy. Do not assume that a request or estimate creates coverage.

03

Use the appropriate regulator

Check agent credentials and consumer guidance through your state insurance regulator. The relevant rules and policy terms depend on the property and the insurer.

Further reading

Resources to inform your next step.

NAIC consumer insurance resources

Find state insurance-department help and consumer information about homeowners coverage and claims.

Read the official guidance

NFIP flood insurance information

Read the federal flood-insurance program’s guidance and discuss property-specific questions with the appropriate insurance professional.

Read the official guidance
Before submitting

Questions about your request.

Will this form give me an insurance rate?
No. It records a request for review. Any later quote, eligibility decision or coverage confirmation must come from the appropriate insurance professional or insurer.
Do I need to upload my policy?
No. The form asks for basic property and contact information. Keep policy documents and claim records for a direct conversation through an appropriate secure channel.
What happens after I submit?
Your request is held for HandVetted team review. Phone verification and partner matching are not active. The form is not an appointment booking, a quote or a confirmation that a business is available.
Describe your coverage needs

Ready to put your request together?

Share the service you need, your property ZIP and what you know so far. The next step is HandVetted team review.

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