FLOOD

Southeast Massachusetts is a wonderful place to live. However, our location, geography, and climate are all factors in occasional rainstorms that can lead to serious flooding. Flood damage is not covered by your home insurance policy. To make sure your losses are covered in the event of a flood, you need to have flood insurance for homeowners. Almeida & Carlson Insurance Agency is here to help.

Do you need flood insurance? Yes.

Flood insurance covers things your homeowner’s insurance policy does not. Remember, your homeowner’s insurance policy does NOT cover flood damage. The average loss from flood damage is $40,000. With our unpredictable climate, you cannot afford to do without it.

Flood insurance is not required for homeowners by law, but your mortgage lender may require it. If your home is in a high-risk flood area, your mortgage lender may require you to secure a flood insurance policy. Almeida & Carlson Insurance Agency has helped many new homeowners secure flood insurance coverage at competitive rates.

What your flood insurance policy will cover

Understand What’s Covered. NFIP policies have maximum coverage limits of $250,000 for home structure and $100,000 for its contents. As mentioned, you can opt for private flood insurance. Policies cover electric systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, carpeting, installed features such as bookcases and cabinets, appliances, personal property, foundations, and support structures. Ten percent (10%) of dwelling coverage can go towards your detached garage.

Understand what’s not covered. There are numerous exclusions in an NFIP policy. Some of these include earth movement (sinkholes), damage from a sewer backup, lost income, your vehicle (would be covered under a comprehensive auto insurance policy), relocation costs, and detached property.