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5 Things Every Good Home Insurance Policy Should Cover

In the world of homeownership, costly expenses are bound to come up. Your home insurance policy can be a safety net if your home is compromised by more common threats, like fire and theft, but your policy can also help you manage the costs of other unexpected incidents.

A good homeowner’s policy should cover these five areas to help manage your risk inside and outside your four walls. If your current policy falls short, we can help.

1. Water damage from internal sources

Did a leaky fridge cause costly damage to your wood floors? Water damage from fridges, water heaters, other household appliances and plumbing should be covered by your policy if the leak is sudden and accidental and not the result of an unresolved maintenance issue. Note, flood insurance is a different policy than homeowner’s insurance and should be discussed with your insurance broker.

2. Personal liability and medical payments

If someone is injured on your property from a dog bite, slip on an icy walkway or some other scenario, the liability portion of your homeowner’s policy should cover the person’s medical expenses and the cost for you to retain a lawyer if you are sued, including settlement costs and court awards. Your liability coverage may also cover you if you are sued for leaving a negative business review or sharing compromising information about a person publicly.

3. Personal property theft or vandalism

Personal property coverage protects the belongings inside your home, even if the object isn’t physically in your home. For example, your home insurance policy should kick in if your bicycle is stolen from your car, your luggage is robbed from a hotel room and your child’s laptop goes missing from their dorm room. And if your personal property is vandalized, such as spray-painted walls or smashed windows, your policy should cover the damages as well.

4. Outside structure and yard damage

Your homeowner’s policy should cover exterior dwellings, not just the main dwelling. This can include damage to garages, outbuildings, fencing and even landscaping that may include replacement costs for trees, shrubs, etc. This coverage is generally equal to up to 10% of your total policy amount.

5. Additional living expenses

In the case that you cannot live in your home as the result of fire, smoke or other damage that is covered by your policy, your home insurance policy should also cover the cost for you to live elsewhere, such as a hotel room or rental, while your home is repaired.

Know your coverages. Before disaster strikes, it’s important to know what your homeowner’s policy does and does not cover. At Marsh McLennan Agency, we review all coverages with you and offer custom solutions to meet your unique needs.

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