Category: Water Backup Coverage
Flood, Water Backup, & Seepage Coverage
Posted: April 18, 2022
Knowing which water perils are (and aren't) covered can help ensure you don't get soaked come claim time. When it comes to insurance, not all water damage is the same. Let’s look at how perils such as flood, water backup, and seepage differ: Flood Flooding—water damage that occurs from water breaching an egress threshold of your home (for example, a window or doorway)—is defined by...
Homeowners Insurance Q&A
Posted: August 23, 2021
Questions about homeowners insurance? You’re not alone. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked about homeowners insurance. What’s NOT covered by my homeowners policy? Typically, coverage does not apply to damage caused by flood, surface water, water that backs up through sewers or drains, earth movement. Personal liability and medical payments do not apply to the operation, ownership, or use...
Water Backup Coverage
Posted: April 23, 2021
Spring showers are coming. Do you have a backup plan? Water damage—resulting from backed up drains or failed pumps—is one of the most common homeowners insurance claims, ranking as the third most costly claim behind fire and liability lawsuits, according to the Insurance Information Institute. What is water backup coverage? A water backup and sump pump overflow endorsement on your homeowners or renters insurance provides...
