Glossary

Flood

surface water coverage usually requiring separate flood insurance

Why flood matters

Flood can change how a quote, declaration page, or claim payment should be read. In practical terms, it is about surface water coverage usually requiring separate flood insurance.

What to compare

  • Is this part of the homeowners policy or a separate flood path?
  • Does the lender require evidence of coverage?
  • Are there sublimits or waiting periods?
  • Which source of water is actually being discussed?