Water damage is one of the most common — and costly — home repairs. Here's what your policy may not protect against.

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After days of heavy rain across central Alabama, some homeowners might be dealing with standing water, flooded yards and, in ...

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Water backup coverage can pay for damage to your home if a sewer or drain backs up or a sump pump overflows. A clogged toilet that backs up all over your bathroom. A sump pump breakdown that leaves ...

Without flood insurance, homeowners may be responsible for paying for repairs out of pocket if floodwaters enter their homes.

Not all auto insurance policies cover flood damage. Insurance companies can completely write off vehicles with water damage due to mechanical complications. Drivers can take action to avoid ...

A Florida-based property insurer that was recently eliminating coverage for non-weather-related water damage from policies taken out of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has told agents and ...

Water outside your house can be a real bummer, but that’s nothing compared to how much it can ruin your day (or week, or year) once it starts getting inside. The new year is a perfect time to start ...

Is is flooding or a hurricane? The difference could be costly. And determining which has often involved legal bills. Only a little more than one in five Florida properties are covered by both flood ...

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