6 home renovations that can affect your insurance

  In the wake of Hurricane Florence, many affected Carolinians may have begun assessing their rebuilding processes. For some, that may mean either major or minor home renovations. New information from Travelers sheds light on how some particular home renovations can affect existing homeowners' insurance policies. While some home renovations, particularly any additions to the home, will change the amount of coverage you need, others could even help you qualify for a discount. Here are the six major home renovations to ask your agent about to see how these additions affect your policy needs and coverage. Related: 10 questions to help assess your clients' changing insurance needs