Home Insurance Terms and Definitions
The following information, although a reasonable description of the coverage provided, does not constitute part of the policy or binder of insurance and shall not be construed to replace any provision of the policy itself. In the event of any conflict between the policy and this information, the provisions of the policy shall prevail. It is therefore important that you read your policy carefully for complete details.
Home Insurance Terms
Home Insurance Definitions
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Coverage A - Dwelling
Coverage A is the part of the policy that pays to repair or rebuild the home if the dwelling is damage or destroyed due to a covered loss. It will not pay for damage caused by a flood, earthquake, or routine wear and tear. |
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Coverage B - Other Structures
Coverage B provides coverage for other structures on the insured premises, which are not attached to your home (i.e. barn, shed, garage, etc.). Coverage does not apply to the land.
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Coverage D - Loss of use
Coverage D provides additional coverage (necessary to maintain your normal standard of living) when an insured's "residence" premises suffers a covered loss that makes the residence unfit to live in. This may include payments for the additional cost of a place to stay, food, and other increased living expenses. |
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Coverage E - Personal Liability
Coverage E provides protection for accidental bodily injury or property damage to others for which you are legally liable. Examples of situations where this might apply would be your child throwing a ball and accidentally breaking a neighbor's window or a guest slipping and falling down your front steps. |
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Inflation Guard
Inflation guard is an endorsement added to your homeowner's policy. The amount of coverage on your home automatically increases to keep pace with rising building costs. |
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Replacement cost
Under the replacement cost coverage, the policyholder is reimbursed an amount necessary to replace most articles with one of similar type and quality at current prices. |
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Deductible
Deductible is the amount of the loss that the insured is responsible to pay out of their pocket for the loss. You may choose a higher deductible to lower your premium. |
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