perils special homeowners
open perils
- all direct causes of loss unless specifically excluded (dwelling/other structures)
perils basic homeowners
fire, lightning, explosion, wind, hail, smoke, aircraft, vehicles, volcanic eruption, v&mm, riot/ civil commotion, theft
exclusions apply
perils broad homeowners
all basic, including - falling objects, accidental discharge of water, weight of ice, sleet, snow, freezing of plumbing, artificially generated current, sudden tearing & breaking of heating & cooling system
additional coverages in HO 2,3,5
collapse - caused by covered peril, not earthquake
landlord furnishings
grave markers
ordinance of law
coverage D
loss of use - all homeowners policies
indirect losses due to loss of use of home caused by a peril, additional living expenses, rental income
coverage C
personal property not attached to the dwelling anywhere in the world guests property (if requested) exclusions: pets, property of renters, motorized vehicles, special limits for theft and all losses
coverage B
other structures- separated by a clear space
not attached to dwelling
not used for business purposes
coverage A
dwelling
including property attached
materials on the premises used in construction
no cover for a renter
HO - 5
comprehensive form - owner occupant
“best you can buy”
HO - 6
condominium owners
wall, ceiling, floor, contents - not entire building
HO - 8
modified form
special circumstances
HO- 4
tenants or renters
4 rent- personal property
homeowners policy
package policy multiline includes both property - section 1 and liability - section 2 prevents gaps in coverage
homeowners eligibility
owner occupied (other version for a renter)
no more than 4- family dwelling
primary purpose as a residence
dwellings under construction are eligible
mobile homes (require endorsement)
insureds
cancellation
cancellation by the insurance company
- during the first 60 days for any reason, minimum 10 days’ notice
- other reasons after 60 days, minimum 30 days’ notice
material misrepresentation, substantial change in the risk
- nonpayment of premium- 10 days’ advanced notice (grace period)
nonrenewal by insurer
nonrenewal by insurance company
30 days’ advance notice
standard mortgagee clause
HO -2
broad form - owner occupant
names what perils are covered
HO - 3
special form
owner occupant
all risk policy
personal property replacement cost endorsement
insures personal property on a replacement cost basis instead of ACV
section 1
scheduled personal property endorsement
permitted incidental occupancies endorsement
earthquake endorsement
land movements including volcanic eruption
one deductible for 72 hours (any aftershocks)
section 1