Insurance experts recommend that homeowners view home insurance as protection against significant losses rather than as coverage for items like bicycles, even with a scheduled insurance rider.
Facts about homeowners insurance:
Deductible: A standard deductible for homeowner's insurance usually ranges from $500 to $2,500, with higher-valued homes sometimes having deductibles of $5,000 or more.
Premium increase: When a homeowner files a claim, the insurance premiums often increase significantly during policy renewal.
Non-Renewal: Insurance companies may choose not to renew (CANCEL) a policy if multiple claims are filed within three years, even if the homeowner has consistently paid their premiums.
CLUE Report: Lastly, insurance companies use a database called CLUE (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) to access consumer claims information when underwriting or rating an insurance policy, which can affect a homeowner's eligibility for coverage.
Bicycles: Home insurance often does not provide sufficient coverage for bicycles.
Electric Bikes: Typically, electric bikes have a home insurance exclusion.