Insurance coverage doesn’t have to be complicated. You can uncover how the claim process works to bring lucidity. When you learn about your insurance coverage, it will be handy during times that disaster strikes. The jargon may be difficult to comprehend, so the help of a professional can’t hurt. Here is a brief overview that can provide you a deeper understanding.

Homeowners’ Insurance 101

Your insurance coverage won’t include every type of disaster. For example, floods and earthquakes are not typically included in insurance policies. However, there are plenty of other accidents and damages you can expect to be fully covered and compensated for.

What’s Covered In Most Insurance Policies?

Your insurance policy is very comprehensive and can include a wide variety of damages. Here are a few areas of what might be included:

Weather Damage

This includes events such as hail or wind damage. In some cases, heavy rain can also be included.

Internal Water Damage

Water damage occurs when a pipe bursts or an appliance such as a toilet or tub malfunctions. However, this has to be an unplanned event and not due to poor maintenance.

Damage From Vehicles or Aircraft

If a car or an airplane crashes into your home, this is typically covered. It is useful if you live near a busy highway or near an airport.

Theft of Your Personal Items

If a burglar breaks into your home and steals property, your insurance policy should also cover this.

Roofing Collapse

In the case that snow or ice builds up on your roof, your roof can collapse. You can be compensated if there is damage or your roof collapses.

Gas Explosions

Your insurance policy may cover these types of explosions but may also include other forms of combustion.

Vandalism and Civil Disturbances

If there is rioting, civil unrest, and other disturbances, any damage to your property may also be covered by your insurance policy.

Additional Living Expenses

Sometimes, the damage that occurs to your home is above and beyond what you imagined and costly. You can request that additional expenses be covered if your life has been impacted and combine unplanned costs. For example, this is something to consider when your home was completely destroyed and you have to relocate while it is being rebuilt. Another example includes income loss in the scenario that you aren’t able to attend work because of the destruction.

Submitting Claims

When you have undergone a disaster or have property damage of any kind, you can speak with your insurance company to find out how to get the process started. Collect all of the evidence of what you experienced. You must take pictures and make a detailed analysis of all the damages you believe you will have to pay. Your insurance company may offer you a settlement. However, it is prudent that you get a second opinion first. If you choose to work with public adjusters, they can provide you with an accurate estimate of your property damage. They also understand insurance policy jargon and may find additional items that can be included in your coverage.

Find Out More About Your Insurance Coverage

Insurance policies can have a lot of confusing wording. There is plenty of professional advice available to guide you. Hope Public Adjusters recommends consulting with an expert team to help explain policy coverage.