HOME INSURANCE POLICY TYPES

HO-1: Limited coverage policy: This “bare bones” policy covers you against the first 10 disasters. It's no longer available in most states.

HO-2: Basic policy: It provides protection against all 16 disasters. There is a version of HO-2 designed for mobile homes.

HO-3: The most popular policy: This “special” policy protects your home from all perils except those specifically excluded. (All perils except flood, earthquake, war, nuclear accident, landslide, mudslide, sinkhole and others specified in your policy. Check your policy for a complete list of perils excluded.)

HO4-Renter: Created specifically for those who rent the home they live in, this policy protects your possessions and any parts of the apartment that you own, such as new kitchen cabinets you install, against all 16 disasters.

HO-6: condo/co-op: A policy for those who own a condo or co-op, it provides coverage for your belongings and the structural parts of the building that you own. It protects you against all 16 disasters.

HO-8: Older home: Designed for older homes, this policy usually reimburses you for damage on an actual cash value basis which means replacement cost less depreciation. Full replacement cost policies may not be available for some older homes.