Ask An Agent #1: Do I need sewer backup insurance?

Jim Schubert answers the question "Do I need sewer backup insurance?". Subscribe for more answers to your insurance questions: http://bit.ly/SSICompany ---------------------------------------­---------------------------- FOLLOW US HERE: ● Website: http://southernstatesinsurance.com/ ● YouTube: http://bit.ly/SSICompany ● Twitter:   / ssicompany   ● Facebook:   / southernstatesinsurance   ● LinkedIn:   / southern-states-insurance-inc-   ● Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Southernstat... ● Pinterest:   / southernstates2   ● Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/southernstatesinsur... ---------------------------------------­---------------------------- EPISODE OVERVIEW: In our very first episode of "Ask An Agent", Jim Schubert answers the question, "Do I need sewer backup insurance?". Here are some of the finer points to his answer. CAUSES OF SEWER BACKUP ● Tree roots blocking your sewer pipes. ● Improper disposal of paper products and grease. ● Kids flushing toys down the toilet. WATER DAMAGE STATISTICS ● Average cost of a water loss claim on a homeowners insurance policy is $8,000. ● 35% of all homeowners insurance claims are caused by water damage like sewer backup. WHAT DOES SEWER BACKUP INSURANCE COVER? ● Cleanup of walls, rugs and furniture. ● Plumbing repair. ● Reimbursement for hotel and living expenses. HOW MUCH DOES SEWER BACKUP INSURANCE COST? ● An average of only $40-$50 per year. ● An average of only $3-$4 per month. ---------------------------------------­---------------------------- HAVE A QUESTION YOU WANT ANSWERED ON "ASK AN AGENT"? Let us know in the comments below. Also, please like and share this with your friends if you found it helpful.