Q. What is water back-up coverage?
A. Water Back-Up and Sump Overflow coverage protects against water intrusion in the event that public utilities and/or septic systems become inundated and reverse course. This type of coverage became very common after the 2004 hurricane season during which storm drains could not handle the amount of rain water inundating them. This coverage is separate from flood insurance and most homeowner insurance already covers water damage from roof leaks/burst pipes/certain other causes. Simply put, if your toilets and/or sinks began overflowing into your home due to reasons outside of the home (not a hairball in the P-Trap or tree roots in the main drain) this coverage may apply. If you are not sure if your policy has Water Back-Up and Sump Overflow coverage call your agent.
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Jason joined his parents at HLI in 2006 and earned his Master of Science in Management with a focus in Risk Management and Insurance from Florida State University in 2009. He holds leaderships roles on multiple industry associations to stay at the forefront of industry trends and developments. Outside of insurance, he is an aviation enthusiast and an instrument rated private pilot.
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