Act of God in Insurance

What Is an Act of God in Insurance Terms?

act of god insuranceDisastrous events can happen when you least expect them. When they’re outside of human control, they’re described as an Act of God. The phrase Act of God refers to an accident or other natural event caused without human intervention that could not have been prevented by reasonable foresight or care.
 
For example, insurance companies often consider storms to be an Act of God. Fire can also be an Act of God if it starts from lightning strikes. However, if it wasn't an act of nature and began from human activity, like faulty wiring, it’s not considered an Act of God.
 
To learn more about what Acts of God are covered, get a cotización de seguro de viviendas from us today. You can also review other important homeowners insurance terms.
 

Are Act of God Insurance Clauses Included in My Homeowners Insurance?

act of god clausesMany standard homeowners insurance policies cover damage from natural disasters, which means hurricanes, tornados and lightning storms can be covered. Act of God events caused by floods or earthquakes are not covered under standard homeowners insurance policies. However, you can buy separate  seguro contra inundaciones to cover flood damages. You can also add earthquake coverage to your homeowners policy.
 
Remember, most homeowners insurance policies cover common Acts of God. However, it’s always a good idea to make sure your policy also has enough property insurance and others structures coverage.
 

Examples of Home Insurance for Acts of God

insurance act of godIf high winds or lightning cause damage to your house, your homeowners insurance coverage will likely already have Act of God clauses that help protect you. Home insurance coverage can also help pay for damages caused by Acts of God, like:
 
  • Huracanes
  • Incendios
  • Lightning storms
To learn more about the Act of God insurance protection that’s included in our home insurance policies, call our representatives at 888-413-8970. They can answer your questions and walk you through our reclamación de seguro de viviendas process if you’re interested.
 
You can also learn more about homeowners insurance by reading through these pages:
 
For most homeowners insurance, Act of God events that are caused by floods or earthquakes are not covered. This is why many homeowners buy separate flood and earthquake insurance policies.
 

Get a Quote for Homeowners Insurance

Learn more about Act of God losses and your homeowners insurance policy by getting a homeowners insurance quote from us today. With the AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford, you can get the coverage you need at the right price.
 
 
Última actualización: 15 de septiembre de 2022
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El programa de seguros para automóviles de AARP de The Hartford está respaldado por Hartford Fire Insurance Company y sus afiliados, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. Está avalado en AZ, MI y MN por Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast; en CA por Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company; en WA por Hartford Casualty Insurance Company; en MA por Trumbull Insurance Company; y en PA por Nutmeg Insurance Company y Twin City Fire Insurance Company. El programa de seguros para viviendas de AARP de he Hartford está respaldado por Hartford Fire Insurance Company y sus afiliados, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. Está subscrito en AZ, MI y MN por Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast; en CA por Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford; en WA por Trumbull Insurance Company; en MA por Trumbull Insurance Company, Sentinel Insurance Company, Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, y Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company; y en PA por Nutmeg Insurance Company. El producto para viviendas no está disponible en todas las áreas, entre las que se incluye el estado de Florida. Los ahorros, los beneficios y las coberturas disponibles pueden variar y es posible que algunos solicitantes no sean elegibles. El programa no está actualmente disponible en Canadá, ni en los territorios o posesiones de Estados Unidos.
 
1 En Texas, el programa para automóviles está respaldado por Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company a través de Hartford of the Southeast General Agency, Inc. Hartford Fire Insurance Company y sus afiliados no son responsables financieramente por los productos de seguros suscritos y emitidos por Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company. El programa para viviendas está respaldado por Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast.
 
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