Here are
the primary homeowner coverages you need to have in place:
Not exact matches
The
primary products of automobile and
homeowners insurance are complemented by a broad suite of related
coverages.
While
coverage can vary from policy to policy, most
homeowners insurance policies provide
coverage for covered family members living at a residential premises other than the
primary insured's residence - AKA a college dorm or apartment.
Just as you shouldn't assume that a vacation home you own is covered by your
homeowners insurance policy on your
primary residence, it's important to know that a recreational vehicle usually requires
coverage separate from your traditional automobile insurance.
It means that it provides liability protection above and beyond the basic
coverage of your standard
Homeowners and Auto Insurance policies and comes to the fore in catastrophic situations when
primary Liability Insurance is exhausted and a legal award could exceed its limits.
Umbrella policies cover claims, as well as defense costs and attorney fees associated with claims that your umbrella policy covers, that may not be covered by your
primary auto or
homeowners policy, and
coverage is provided should you be sued for the following:
While the
homeowners policy for your second home will provide the same types of
coverage as your
primary homeowners policy, the following factors will likely impact your insurance costs:
So, for example, if your
homeowner policy provides
coverage for any of the above, or if it was your automobile that was damaged, then the claim would go to the
primary insurer first, and then the AMA would respond as secondary.
Just as you shouldn't assume that a vacation home you own is covered by your
homeowners insurance policy on your
primary residence, it's important to know that a recreational vehicle usually requires
coverage separate from your traditional automobile insurance.
There are two
primary types of
coverage for your belongings provided by
homeowners or renters insurance: actual cash value or replacement cost.
There are two
primary coverages offered under the liability part of your
homeowners insurance policy: personal liability and medical payments.
Fire insurance
coverage is a
primary feature of most standard
homeowners or renters insurance policies.