Most insurers set your additional living expenses (ALE) coverage at a fixed percentage of
your total dwelling coverage amount.
That's usually 10 % of
the total dwelling coverage.
Typically, a standard home insurance policy will provide 10 % of
the total dwelling coverage as protection for additional structures.
Most insurers set your additional living expenses (ALE) coverage at a fixed percentage of
your total dwelling coverage amount.
Not exact matches
So, if your
dwelling coverage limit is $ 250,000, your
total ALE expenses could be up to $ 75,000.
You can choose the amount of
dwelling coverage that you want to purchase but the amount should be sufficient to rebuild your house in case of
total loss.
Your home insurance protection presents a
total package, not just
dwelling coverage.
Your home insurance protection presents a
total package, not just
dwelling coverage.
If your home is completely destroyed (called a
total loss), your insurer will give you a payment for the full amount of
dwelling coverage on your policy, minus your deductible.
If you have a mortgage, the lender would only require the minimum
coverage for
dwelling so they can recover their investment in case of
total loss.