What is Homeowners & Renters Insurance?

Homeowner and renters insurance are combination policies that protects property as well as individuals present on the property. The primary characteristics of a homeowner and renters policies are as follows:

What is Property Coverage?

The homeowner or renters policy will generally insure the subject property against damages from specific types of occurrence, such as fire, theft, flood, etc. It will generally cover the physical residence as well as private buildings located on the real estate.

What is Liability Coverage?

The homeowner or renters policy generally provides protection (or indemnification to the property owner) against losses resulting from personal injuries suffered on the insured property.

What is Fire Insurance?

Fire insurance insures specific property for a specific amount against damages from fire and fire-related damages (such as smoke, water, etc.) These policies exclude coverage for certain types of fires, such as certain fireplace fires or arson. These policies often place other conditions on coverage, such as the policy owner living at the location where the insured property is located.