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What does home insurance usually cover?

Basic home insurance policies cover dwelling coverage, personal property like furniture and electronic items, third-party liability, and temporary relocation and housing expenses. But you can customize your policy based on your needs. If you’ve significantly upgraded your house – with an outdoor pool or a new fence, for example – you can upgrade your existing coverage to cover those.

In case important documents are stolen from your home, you can also fall victim to identity theft, which can cause substantial financial harm. In 2024, 12% of identity theft victims lost over $10,000, according to data from Statista.

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What isn't covered by home insurance?

Willful negligence and wear and tear are usually not covered under home insurance policies. Mold or vermin infestations like termites or bed bugs are typically also not covered.

If you live in a flood-prone area, chances are your private home insurance provider doesn’t cover flooding from outside the home. You can get separate flood insurance coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is backed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The coverage offered by NFIP is limited to $250,000 for your house or dwelling and $100,000 for your personal belongings. It doesn’t cover temporary living expenses during the time your home is being repaired or any external property like swimming pools or gazebos.

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