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How do I know if my home insurance policy covers mold?

June 13, 2019 by Lisa McIntyre

As mentioned in Does my insurance cover mold damages? Home insurance companies usually don’t cover mold damage unless it’s directly related to a “covered peril.”  But the good news — there are exceptions.

A peril is an event, like a fire or break-in, that may damage your home or belongings. So the perils covered by your homeowners insurance are listed in your policy.

The list of mishaps you’re protected against (“perils” in industry speak) is actually pretty broad. Here’s a look at what the Insurance Information Institute says are some of the most common perils covered by a typical homeowners insurance policy:

  1. Fire and smoke
  2. Lightning strikes
  3. Windstorms and hail
  4. Explosion
  5. Vandalism and malicious mischief
  6. Damage from an aircraft, car or vehicle
  7. Theft
  8. Falling objects
  9. Weight of ice, snow or sleet
  10. Water damage

Check your homeowners insurance policy to learn what perils it covers. And to see if there is any language about mold claims. Some insurers offer limited coverage for mold claims. So this may mean limiting how much the insurer will pay for a mold-related claim. Or an insurer may increase the cost of a home insurance policy if you have mold-related coverage.

If you find yourself without any mold coverage. You can buy an endorsement to your insurance policy that adds mold coverage.  Because an endorsement is when an insurance company adds additional coverage to a regular home insurance policy, for an additional fee.

Some home policies provide a limited amount of coverage for mold claims. But this can be by capping the amount the insurer will pay, for example at $5,000, or stating that the insurer will only pay for certain services, such as clean-up, and excluding others, such as testing and remediation.

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About Lisa McIntyre

Lisa McIntyre has always resided in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. She graduated from University of Cincinnati with a degree in Applied Science. Ultimately, her passion for science and teaching came to fruition after her husband requested her assistance in developing Dry Effect Restoration Services. She was able to develop her knowledge, degrees and certifications further in many indoor air quality associations and organizations. Thus allowing her to educate Realtors and Insurance Agents on the damages that many common indoor air quality irritants and water bacterial growths can lead to in ones home or business. Over 10 years later she’s glad to have taken the leap of faith to assist her husband what seemed to be a fun project into a lifetime achievement and to see the individuals she teaches prosper from their newly found knowledge.

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