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Published: July 24, 2017
Updated: November 14, 2022

Home Insurance 101

Micah Fairchild
Published: July 24, 2017
Updated: November 14, 2022
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33 Responses to "Home Insurance 101"
  • James H Williams | January 21, 2023 at 11:42 am
    Reply

    need quote on my house ?

    • Extra Mile Staff | January 23, 2023 at 9:00 am

      Hi James – Please give us a call at 877-422-2345. One of our representatives would be happy to provide you with a quote. Thank you!

  • Elaine W. McCauley | November 11, 2022 at 5:36 pm
    Reply

    I will be buying a new home in a new location early next year and I’m interested in getting a quote on the new property.

    I’m currently insured with “The Harford”, both home and auto. Thanks

    E. McCauley

    • Extra Mile Staff | November 14, 2022 at 8:27 am

      Hi Elaine – Congrats on your upcoming home purchase! One of our representatives would be happy to give you a quote. Please give us a call at 877-422-2345.

  • Cherie Couse | October 25, 2022 at 12:17 pm
    Reply

    I have auto and renters insurance through Hartford. I am buying a home and am interested in a quote for homeowners insurance.

    • Extra Mile Staff | October 25, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Hi Cherie – Thanks for being a customer! To get a homeowners insurance quote, please call one of our representatives at 877-422-2345 or get a quote online.

  • Nicholas Addeo | May 24, 2022 at 10:16 am
    Reply

    I have auto insurance and flood insurance thru Hartford. I am inteested in receiving a quote for my second home fire and liability insurance. Can someone get back to me about bundling my coverages/

    • Extra Mile Staff | May 24, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Nicholas – Thanks for reading Extra Mile! Give us a call and we’d be happy to provide a quote for bundling your auto and home policy. Our customer service representatives can be reached at 877-422-2345.

  • Alex Gendelman | April 23, 2022 at 11:54 am
    Reply

    I would like to buy home insurance. I already have auto policy with Hartford. Please let me know how I can get an answer, of my eligibility.

    • Extra Mile Staff | April 25, 2022 at 8:08 am

      Hi Alex, thanks for reaching out. You can visit our contact us page https://www.thehartford.com/contact-the-hartford and give us a call. We’d be happy to help!

  • Nancy E Desjardins | March 5, 2022 at 11:06 am
    Reply

    I would like a quote for renters insurance to add to my auto policy.

    • Extra Mile Staff | March 6, 2022 at 9:25 am

      Nancy – Thanks for reading Extra Mile. Our customer service representatives would be happy to help you get a renters insurance quote. Give them a call at 877-422-2345. They are available M-F: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET and Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

  • Scott Cook | February 28, 2022 at 7:42 pm
    Reply

    We are purchasing a home within the next 60-90 days. Would like a quote & would like to bundle with our existing auto policy.

    • Extra Mile Staff | March 1, 2022 at 7:51 am

      Scott – Congrats on your upcoming home purchase! We’d be happy to give you a quote for bundling your home and auto policy. Please call our customer service department at 877-422-2345. We are available M-F: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET and Sat-Sun: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

  • Jeff Sherron | January 17, 2022 at 2:32 pm
    Reply

    We are looking for combine our Auto Insurance and Home insurance with one company to save costs.

    • Extra Mile Staff | January 18, 2022 at 8:58 am

      Jeff – Thanks for reading Extra Mile. With the AARP® Home and Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford you can save when you bundle your home and auto insurance. You can get a quote online, or reach one of our customer service representatives by calling 1-800-409-0588.

  • Melquiades Tores | November 6, 2021 at 12:24 pm
    Reply

    Yo tengo asegurado mis carros con Uds y necesito saber si puedo asgrar mi casa tambien. El seguro que tengo expira el 20 de febrero del ano 2022

    • Extra Mile Staff | November 12, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for being a customer! For questions about your policy or to get a quote for new coverage, please call our customer service department at 800-423-0567.

  • Antonio Pinero | October 23, 2021 at 4:29 pm
    Reply

    Yo soy costomer de ustedes hace unos cuantos años, y quisiera asegurar mi casa junto a mis a

    autos, que tengo que hacer.

    • Extra Mile Staff | October 25, 2021 at 7:50 am

      Antonio – For questions about your policy or to get a quote for new coverage, please call our customer service department at 800-423-0567.

  • Randy Fox | August 28, 2021 at 10:18 am
    Reply

    I need homeowners insurance for my new home in No. Ft. Myers Fl. 33917
    601 Impala Dr.

    • Extra Mile Staff | August 31, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      Randy – Thanks for reading. We’d love to provide you with a quote for homeowners insurance in Florida. Please call us at 877-859-5855.

  • Lewie Karow | August 19, 2021 at 11:49 am
    Reply

    Looking for home insurance with Hartford, I have auto with you now.

    • Extra Mile Staff | August 19, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Lewie – Thanks for being a customer. To get a quote for bundling your home and auto insurance, please give one of our representatives a call at 877-422-2345.

  • Jean Van Pelt | December 4, 2020 at 3:38 pm
    Reply

    I have tried bundling my home and auto by Hartford but was told the roof on my home was too old to pass. Several times I have been tempted to try other Insurance to see if they would do a policy on me.
    My car and I have gotten older, also. My auto has very few miles on it for its age. I can’t say the same for myself! However, it and I go out very little, the mileage on my my car is much less then 1,500 miles a year and still I am required to pay the higher, ever climbing yearly increase.
    So, saving money through Hartford has not run true for me in any way that I can see. My deductible is too high to have minor things fixed, or things that are under $1,000, so higher friends or relatives to handle those things. That goes for my car & home. JVP

  • Digna Bourcier | September 2, 2020 at 12:27 pm
    Reply

    I have auto insurance with Hartford and I would like to inquire about home insurance, wind storm and flood

    • Extra Mile Staff | September 2, 2020 at 12:45 pm

      Digna, For questions on your account, please contact our customer service center at 800-423-0567. A Customer Service Agent will be happy to help you with this.

    • SENORA BARNETT | March 13, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      home insurance

  • Joan R Collins | April 25, 2020 at 10:04 pm
    Reply

    I have auto insurance and would like a quote for my home combined.

    • Chloe S | April 27, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Hi Joan! Thank you for your interest in quoting with us for homeowners insurance. Please visit https://www.thehartford.com/homeowners-insurance to receive a quote. You can also contact our customer service center at 800.423.0567 for more information. Our agents are available Monday-Friday 7am to 11pm EST and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm EST.

  • Diana Lewis | November 29, 2018 at 3:24 pm
    Reply

    Who do I contact to get a quote for homeowners insurance on a second home? I currently have a policy for my current home with you through AARP.

    • Extra Mile Staff | November 29, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Hi Diana, thank you for your interest in quoting with us for your second home! You can easily get a quote through our website here: https://www.thehartford.com/homeowners-insurance

  • Gary Ingebretson | June 27, 2018 at 11:53 pm
    Reply

    I would like to add appliance endorsement. How much is the premium?

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