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Homeowners policy
Dwelling · Liability · Contents — active
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Homeowners

Everything your home policy really covers

From roof leaks and mold to theft and liability — our deepest library, with a plain-English answer for every scenario and the fine print that decides a claim.

Roof & waterMold & fireTheftLiability38 guides

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Auto

Coverage that follows real life on the road

Comprehensive, collision, and liability made simple — plus hail, theft, deer, vandalism, and the claims process, start to payout.

ComprehensiveCollisionClaims20 guides

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Renters

Big protection for a small monthly premium

Your belongings, your liability, and living costs if your rental becomes unlivable — even items stolen from your car.

BelongingsTheftLiability7 guides

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Flood

The single biggest gap in most coverage

Homeowners never covers flooding. Understand NFIP vs. private, flood zones, limits, and what a policy really pays for.

NFIPZonesLimits7 guides

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HO-3

VS

HO-5

Standard, most common
Named-peril contents
Lower premium
Open-peril contents
Replacement cost
Broadest coverage
Replacement Cost

VS

Actual Cash Value

Pays to buy new
No depreciation
Higher payout
Depreciated value
Lower premium
Less at claim time
Comprehensive

VS

Collision

Theft & weather
Vandalism, fire
Hitting an animal
Crash damage
Your fault or not
Object collisions
Flood Insurance

VS

Water Damage

Rising external water
NFIP / private
Separate policy
Sudden internal leaks
Part of homeowners
Burst pipes only

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