Issue 16.13
How much do you stand to lose if your home is damaged or burglarized? While the memories attached to the items in your home cannot be replaced, the actual contents of your household can be protected if you have homeowner’s insurance.
Creating and safely storing an inventory of your personal belongings can help you determine what was exactly damaged or stolen if such an event occurs.
A simple way to complete an inventory is to record the items of each room by category, noting the quantity, serial number, make and model, approximate date purchased and the purchase price. It’s helpful to supplement the inventory with photos or a videotape of entire rooms or close-ups of individual items.
American Family provides a simple way to create a personal inventory of your belongings with our DreamVault Web-based home inventory tool. Documenting your belongings has never been easier. This no-cost resource from American Family Insurance enables you to upload pictures of your belongings, add descriptions and organize everything in a way that makes sense to you. Then, should you ever have a claim or need to report something stolen, the information is right at your fingertips – accessible any time, from your computer, iPhone or Android device.
Here’s How It Works
*Take digital photos of your belongings and upload them to the DreamVault website. If you have an iPhone or Android device, you can do this right from the app.
*When using a mobile device, take advantage of the speech-to-text feature. Clearly state the name of the item you’re adding, and watch the words appear within the app.
*Sort your belongings into predefined categories, or create your own filing system.
*Add details like purchase date, description and value.
*Generate reports based on the information you’ve provided.
*Because your information lives in “the cloud” – not just on your personal computer or smart phone – you can access it from a variety of devices with an internet connection.
You Control Your Data
The photos and notes you put in DreamVault are kept confidential. Only you have access to your information, although you may choose to share it with your insurance agent, who can help you determine if you’re properly covered.
For more information about DreamVault or a free no obligation review of your insurance needs visit with Orville or Sandi at 720 S River Rd Ste C 135 in St George or call at 435-688-8182.