Dwelling Coverage "A"
What it covers :
Protection to repair or rebuild your home and any attached structures,
such as a garage.
Optional :
An endorsement can be made for a "Gauranteed Replacement Cost Dwelling"
which provides coverage for the cost to rebuild or repair your house at
today's prices, with no deduction for depreciation, even if the amount
exceeds the limits listed in your policy. You must agree to insure your
house at 100% of its replacement cost and rebuild a similar house. Many
times this endorsement limits the amount over the coverage "A" amount
by 125%.
Other Structures Coverage "B"
What it covers :
You get 10% of coverage "A" to repair or replace other structures on your
property, not attached to the home, such as detached garages and sheds.
Personal Property Coverage "C"
What it covers :
You get 50% of coverage "A" to replace your personal belongings owned by
an insured, at your home or anywhere in the world.
Optional :
An endorsement can be made for a "Gauranteed Replacement Cost Contents" which
provides coverage for the cost to replace your personal property with no
deduction for depreciation. Most insurers increase coverage "C" to 70% with
this endorsement.
Loss of use Coverage "D"
What it covers :
You get 20% of the coverage "A" to pay for any necessary increase in living
expenses so your household can maintain its normal standard of living,
provided your home is damaged by a covered peril and you are forced to move
out temporarily.
Personal Liability Protection
What it covers :
Typically sold in amounts of $100,000, $300,000 or $500,000. Provides for
protection for claims or lawsuits brought against you or members of your
family living with you for bodily injury or property damage for which you
may be liable.
Medical Payments to Others
What it covers :
Typically sold in amounts equal to $1,000, $2,000, or $5,000. Commonly
referred to as "Med Pay", it covers medical expenses resulting from
bodily injury to others.