Media Advisory: Information Available On Insurance Coverage for Baltimore Businesses, Property Owners Affected By Riots

I.I.I. Experts Available For Media Interviews; Civil Commotion, Vandalism Losses Are Covered Under Most Auto, Property Policies

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NEW YORK, April 28, 2015 — Auto, homeowners, and business insurance policies generally include coverage for property losses caused by riots and civil commotions, such as those occurring this week in Baltimore, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

 

The optional comprehensive coverage on an auto insurance policy reimburses losses to a vehicle due to damage caused by falling objects, fire, riots and vandalism, among other things.

 

Homeowners policies pay to repair, or rebuild, an insured home if its structure is damaged or destroyed as the result of a riot or civil commotion, as well as to replace the homeowner’s personal belongings if they are damaged or stolen during the event.

 

If the home is rendered uninhabitable by the damage caused by a riot or civil commotion, policyholders can file an additional living expenses (ALE) claim to finance their temporary housing expenses until their residence has been repaired.

 

Standard business property insurance policies provide coverage for the structure of the building as well as the contents inside, and cover losses arising from riots or civil commotion. Business interruption (BI) coverage, whereby the policyholder can file a claim for lost income, is usually only triggered when the insured business incurs direct physical damage.

 

To schedule an interview with an I.I.I. expert, please contact our media department: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org.

 

 

RELATED LINKS

Articles:

Civil Disorders and Insurance

What Does a Business Owners Policy (BOP) Cover?

Which Disasters Are Covered by Homeowners Insurance?

Homeowners Insurance Basics

What is Covered by a Basic Auto Insurance Policy?

 

Facts and Statistics:

Auto Insurance

Civil Disorders

Crime

Homeowners and Renters Insurance

 

The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.

 

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