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Insurance Needs When Buying a Home

​​​​​​​​​​​Last Updated: July 23, 2024​

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Your insurance​ needs change when you buy a home and it's not just homeowners insurance.

This guideincludes information on

  • Homeowners Insurance​
  • Private Mortgage Insurance
  • Title Insurance​
  • Flood Insurance
  • Other insurance options to consider​​
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If you have a specific complaint​ about your insurance, refer it first to the insurance company or agent involved. If you do not receive satisfactory answers, contact the Office of the Commissioner of Insu​rance (OCI).
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