FAQ’s Regarding High Net Worth Home Insurance

Posted on 10 February, 2021

If you are a member of the high-net-worth population in the U.S., either from an inheritance, hard work, or good fortune, you know the importance of securing your wealth and assets from theft, fraud, and other loss. You have unique exposures to various risks, and it takes more than a standard insurance policy to cover your liabilities’ financial demands. CT high net worth home insurance is just the starting point of a risk management strategy that safeguards your wealth and property, and these are just a few of the commonly asked questions about high net worth home insurance.

How Does High-Net Worth Coverage Differ from Standards Homeowners Insurance?

Standard homeowners insurance isn’t enough to cover the liabilities of owning a luxury or high-value home. There are enhanced coverage needs that must be addressed with specialized policies and greater limits. Not only are the demands for covering the physical structure much greater than a standard policy, but the contents of a high-value home are also worth hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. Homeowners insurance for high-value homes provides higher coverage limits that include the tangible, prized possessions or collections that you own, and policy options often allow you to choose from options like rebuilding, cash settlement payouts, or guaranteed replacement cost.

What Kind of Liability Protection Is Guaranteed?

Standard homeowners insurance policies include general liability coverage that extends to lawsuits filed against the homeowner for property damage or bodily harm that family members or the homeowner may have caused to a third party. This coverage pays for legal defense and any related court awards, up to the limit specified in a policy. With high-net-worth individuals, the liability protection limits are much higher and an umbrella policy may increase the limit to up to $5 million and add additional coverage to more unique liabilities. These could include:

Domestic help liability
Libel and slander
Vacation home coverage
Flood insurance
Identity theft insurance

Coverage is also generally extended to incidents that occur beyond the standard geographic limits of a homeowners policy. A high-value policy is active during travel, away from home, or while you are at home, addressing roadway incidents, injuries to guests staying at your residence, or online incidents that lead to litigation.

Are There Options for Specialized Coverage?

High-value homeownership comes with complex liabilities, as does being a high-net-worth individual. Insurance policies can be customized to your direct risks, whether it be injuries to household employees, claims against decisions made while serving on a board of directors, auto accidents involving luxury vehicles, or cybersecurity attacks that demand a ransom. Agents for high net worth homes and individuals know the exposures you face.

Secure Your Fortune

You have worked hard for your fortune and home. Don’t let it be taken away through poor insurance coverage. Talk to a broker about high-value insurance options for your home and assets.

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