What Does a Home Insurance Policy Not Cover?

There are numerous reasons why you would want to purchase home insurance. Perhaps you’ve recently purchased your first house, or you own an investment property. Perhaps you are concerned about your family and/or possessions’ safety. Whatever your motivation for purchasing a policy, it is critical that you realize what a conventional house insurance policy does not cover.

Avail Insurance Solutions LLC provides the following guide to help homeowners in and around California, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona.

What Doesn’t a Homeowners Policy Cover?

1. Flooding

This is one of the most common risks in many parts of the country, but it is usually not covered by regular homeowner policy. If you reside in a high-risk location or have been informed by your mortgage lender that your home is in a flood zone, you must get flood insurance separately.

2. Artwork

If you’re an ardent collector of valuable art, your regular coverage is unlikely to cover the cost of replacing or restoring any damaged or missing pieces. For high-value things like this, you’ll need to acquire additional coverage.

3. Identity Theft 

Suppose someone takes your personal information and uses it to open credit cards in your name, for example. In that case, your house insurance coverage will not assist you in recovering the stolen funds. To cover this type of loss, you’ll need to obtain a second policy.

4. Earthquakes

Standard homeowner’s insurance coverage does not cover earthquake damage. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, you must purchase earthquake insurance separately.

5. War

Your regular homeowner’s policy will not cover the cost of repairs or replacement if your home is damaged or destroyed during a conflict. To protect yourself from this type of loss, you’ll need to obtain a second policy.

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As you can see, ordinary homeowners’ policies do not cover a wide range of issues. It’s critical to be aware of these factors before purchasing insurance to ensure you obtain the coverage you require. Speak with an insurance representative at Avail Insurance Solutions LLC to learn more about the coverage options available to you. We are proudly serving homeowners in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona and are ready to create a quote for you today!