Three major myths about flood insurance mean you could be taking an unnecessary risk.
The first is that flood insurance is only needed for people living in designated flood zones. In reality, flooding is a potential risk everywhere and the damage can be devastating.
How can flood insurance protect you?
Use the yellow hot spots and explore how flood insurance can help protect against common risks.
Building Coverage: Foundation
Risk Factor
Damage to the foundation, staircases, and anchorage systems can compromise the structural integrity of your home, leading to major structural problems.
Solution
Building Coverage for the Foundation covers damage to these critical structural components, ensuring your home's stability and safety.
Building Coverage: Garage
Risk Factor
Detached garages are vulnerable to flood damage during covered events, sometimes requiring repairs or rebuilding.
Solution
Building Coverage for the Garage protects detached garages from flood damage, providing financial security during such events.
Building Coverage: Electrical & Plumbing
Risk Factor
Floods can cause extensive damage to electrical and plumbing systems, leading to dangerous situations and invasive repairs.
Solution
Building Coverage for Electrical & Plumbing safeguards you against flood-related damage to these essential systems, ensuring safety and financial protection.
Building Coverage: Appliances
Risk Factor
Floods can damage permanently installed appliances and cabinetry, resulting in high replacement or repair costs.
Solution
Building Coverage for Appliances covers damage to these essential components, maintaining the functionality and aesthetics of your home.
Contents Coverage: Furniture
Risk Factor
Floods can damage or destroy furniture such as couches, tables, and beds, leading to significant financial loss.
Solution
Contents Coverage for Furniture protects against damage to these items, ensuring you can replace or repair them after a flood.
Contents Coverage: Electronics
Risk Factor
Home electronics and some mobile appliances, such as washers, dryers, and microwaves, are susceptible to flood damage, which can result in costly replacements.
Solution
Contents Coverage for Electronics covers damage to these items, providing financial relief in the event of a flood.
Contents Coverage: Clothing
Risk Factor
Flood water can ruin clothing, leading to unexpected expenses to replace essential garments.
Solution
Contents Coverage for Clothing protects your clothing from flood water damage, ensuring you can replace damaged items without financial strain.
Another myth is that homeowners insurance automatically includes flood insurance. In reality, that is usually not the norm, and you should always assume you aren’t covered unless your homeowners policy specifically says otherwise.
The third myth is that government programs have taken care of flood insurance. There is a National Flood Insurance Program that guarantees the availability of insurance in specific areas. However, this only covers a tiny percentage of American homes.
For most homeowners, floods are a low-likelihood but high-cost risk. If you are hit by flooding you could lose many or most of your personal possessions, face major reconstruction work, and be left homeless for months while your property is made habitable again. In most cases, not having flood insurance is a chance you simply can’t afford to take.
Contact us and we’ll help explain the benefits of obtaining a separate flood insurance policy.
