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Condo (or co-op) insurance safeguards your personal belongings and the parts of the
building you own against most known disasters - such as fire, lightning etc.
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Unlike covering a house, condominium ownership requires two separate insurance policies:
- One of your own.
- One provided by the condo/co-op board.
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Personal condo insurance policies can cover:
- Third party injury liability.
- Property damage possibly caused by you.
- Loss of personal possessions.
- Loss of structural improvements.
- Additional living expenses incurred due to a displacement
(detailed in your policy) from your condo that forces you
to move out temporarily.
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Master Policies (provided by the condo/co-op board) can cover:
- Liability.
- Physical damage coverage for areas of the building that you share with neighbors,
such as elevators, hallways and the laundry room. Take the time to understand
which structural parts of your home are covered by the condo/co-op association and
which are not.
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Condo owners have other condo insurance coverage available, including:
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Flood or Earthquake.
If you’ve chosen a location prone to these natural forces
you’ll probably be required to purchase these insurances separately. Flood insurance
is available through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.
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Unit assessment.
Reimburses your share of an assessment charged to unit owners for
losses involving common areas of the building.
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Water back-up.
Insures against damage caused by the back-up of sewers or drains.
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Floater or endorsement.
Have a taste for furs and expensive jewelry? You might
consider adding this coverage because standard policies generally offer an
insufficient theft limit.
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Umbrella policy.
A cost effective way to get broader liability coverage and higher
compensation limits.
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Condo insurance
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