Many times, you can simply choose the lowest coverage available with other insurance, but you have invested time, and money into your home, be sure you get quality coverage.
Many times the average insurance company does not offer flood insurance, this is usually an additional waiver that must be purchased in addition to general home owners insurance.
Not only you, but the mortgage company has a vested interest in your new home. The mortgage company needs to be assured that if something were to happen to your new home, both of you will be able to recover from damages.
Many potential home buyers aren't sure
how much coverage they'll need for their new home. Usually you will
want enough coverage and insurance that covers the cost of your belongings
inside the home as well as the cost to remove or rebuild if there is
a disaster such as flood or fire.