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Is Sinkhole a covered peril on homeowners?

Most of us have seen on news a sinkhole in other parts of the U.S.  In particular, I am thinking of Florida, where yards, streets and homes have simply disappeared.  In my 32 years in the insurance business I can not recall a sinkhole claim;  therefore, the probability is slim. 

In Missouri, I have found very few homeowner companies include sinkhole coverage.  In a sense it is an earth movement; however, I am not saying it's included under earthquake.  If it were included under earthquake, obviously a homeowner policy's earthquake deductible comes into play which generally is 10-20% of the amount of dwelling coverage.   This agency does have access to the Missouri Fair Plan and they write a stand-a-lone sinkhole policy costing $313 in 2016 for a $200,000 policy. 

If interested in a quote please contact the flanigan insurance agency @ 314-727-6000.

Posted Thursday, February 04 2016 12:27 PM
Tags : Missouri, insurance, sinkhole

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