Condo (or co-op) insurance safeguards your personal belongings and the parts of the building you own against most known disasters – such as fire, lightning etc.

Unlike covering a house, condominium ownership requires two separate homeowner policies:

• One of your own.
• One provided by the condo/co-op board.

Personal policies can cover:

• Third party injury liability.
• Property damage possibly caused by you.
• Loss of personal possessions.
• Loss of structural improvements.
• Additional living expenses incurred due to a displacement (detailed in your policy) from your condo that forces you to move out temporarily.

Master Policies (provided by the condo/co-op board) tend to cover:

• Liability.
• Physical damage coverage for areas of the building that you share with neighbors, such as elevators, hallways and the laundry room. Take the time to understand which structural parts of your home are covered by the condo/co-op association and which are not.

Condo owners have other coverage available, including:

Flood or Earthquake

If you’ve chosen a location prone to these natural forces you’ll probably be required to purchase these insurances separately. Flood insurance is available through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.

Unit Assessment

Reimburses your share of an assessment charged to unit owners for losses involving common areas of the building.

Water Back-up

Insures against damage caused by the back-up of sewers or drains.

Floater or Endorsement

Have a taste for furs and expensive jewelry? You might consider adding this coverage because standard policies generally offer an insufficient theft limit.

Umbrella Policy

A cost effective way to get broader liability coverage and higher compensation limits.

For More Information

Contact an AEGIS Personal Lines Representative at 718-353-3800.