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I have inherited a home that needs some TLC. I'm going to be moving in but was wondering if the home's wiring will cause me issues getting home insurance: it's still the original knob-and-tube.

With knob-and-tube wiring, many companies will not insure you unless you have it removed and replaced with updated wiring. You¿ll typically be given a timeframe within which this work needs to be completed.

If you choose not to upgrade the electrical from knob-and-tube, you¿ll likely have problems finding a standard home insurer that will provide coverage to this higher-risk home. That¿s not to say there are not insurers out there that will provide you with coverage: however, you¿ll likely be paying a higher premium for your home insurance policy with a high-risk home insurer.

Sean Graham, Principal Broker at KTX Insurance Brokers.

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