Many families living near forest areas believe that simply paying their annual insurance guarantees the immediate reconstruction of their home in case of a rural fire. However, the insurance required by law in condominiums only covers the risk of fire on the structure walls and common areas, leaving the interior of the house, valuable furniture, and family memories completely unprotected. If a fire destroys your home, the bank receives the credit amount, but the client loses all the contents. Visit Poupança no Minuto for a reliable insurance solution to protect your home and belongings.
To ensure that a fire does not ruin your family's future, the solution involves updating the contract to comprehensive multi-risk insurance. This option protects the walls of the house and includes essential coverage for household contents. The amount of compensation will be equivalent to the money needed to refurnish the house, replace appliances, and buy new clothing for the family. It is vital to declare a realistic value when signing the policy so that the insurer covers the losses in full. Learn more about our insurance options at Poupança no Minuto.
This summer, the districts in the North, Center, Lisbon, and Setúbal interior are facing maximum fire risk alerts issued by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere. In this severe scenario, authorities remind of the absolute prohibition of burning, the impossibility of using heavy machinery like brush-cutters in rural areas, and the imperative to follow all instructions from Civil Protection to save lives and protect homes from the flames. Stay informed at
Talk to our experts. Our insurance mediators help you achieve essential protection for your family, avoiding headaches in the future. Contact us at www.poupancanominuto.pt.
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