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Homeowners
Insurance
  
There
are substantial differences in coverage from one homeowners policy
to the next. Some companies have added numerous exclusions and
limitations on their policies in recent years.
The
list below highlights some areas where policies may differ:
guaranteed dwelling replacement
cost |
loss settlement provisions |
breakage
of scheduled items |
ordinance
& law coverage |
water backup |
coverage limits for unscheduled jewelry,
watches, furs, guns, & money |
goodwill payments |
money coverage |
business
property |
libel & slander |
all risk vs. named perils coverage |
  
Policy Difference
Example*
Your house burns down. You expect your house to be rebuilt. It
costs more to rebuild your house than the dwelling coverage limit
on your policy. Does your policy pay for the total rebuilding
cost?
| Company A: |
No.
It pays only up to the limit shown under dwelling coverage limit. |
| Company B: |
Maybe.
It pays up to 10% over the amount shown under the dwelling coverage
limit. |
| Company C: |
Yes.
It pays to rebuild the house regardless of the cost. |
*Information is based
on policies issued in Illinois and may vary in other states.
Please refer to the contracts for specific information.
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