11 Facts About Home insurance

1.

Home insurance, commonly called homeowner's insurance, is a type of property insurance that covers a private residence.

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2.

Homeowner's policy is a multiple-line insurance policy, meaning that it includes both property insurance and liability coverage, with an indivisible premium, meaning that a single premium is paid for all risks.

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3.

Cost of homeowner's insurance often depends on what it would cost to replace the house and which additional endorsements or riders are attached to the policy.

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4.

The insurance policy is a legal contract between the insurance carrier and the named insured.

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5.

Special Home insurance can be purchased for these possibilities, including flood Home insurance.

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6.

Perpetual Home insurance which continues indefinitely can be obtained in certain areas.

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7.

Home insurance offers coverage on a "named perils" and "open perils" basis.

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8.

The Home insurance is often misunderstood by its purchasers; for example, many believe that mold is covered when it is not a standard coverage.

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9.

Homeowner's insurance has been relatively unprofitable, due in part to catastrophes such as hurricanes as well as regulators' reluctance to authorize price increases.

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10.

The remainder had the HO-6 Unit-Owners policy, known as a condominium Home insurance, which is designed for the owners of condos and includes coverage for the part of the building owned by the insured and for the property housed therein.

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11.

Contents Home insurance covers personal effects such as furniture, clothes, electronics, jewelry, etc.

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