Pennsylvania Homeowners Insurance Coverage

What does homeowners insurance cover in Pennsylvania?

Every policy is different, but home insurance policies in Pennsylvania typically come with several standard coverages.

• Dwelling (Coverage A). This coverage helps you pay for damage to your home from a covered event, such as a fire, windstorm, lightning or hail.
  
  
• Other structures (Coverage B). This coverage is intended to help cover structures that aren’t connected to your home, like a fence or shed.
  
  
• Personal property (Coverage C). This coverage helps you repair or replace your personal belongings if they are stolen or damaged.
  
  
• Loss of use, or additional living expense coverage (Coverage D). This coverage can help you pay to stay somewhere else if your home is uninhabitable due to covered damage.
  
  
• Personal liability (Coverage E). This coverage helps pay for accidental property damage or injuries you cause through negligence. 

Typical home insurance policies in Pennsylvania cover damage caused by:

• Fire
• Vandalism and theft
• Lightning strikes
• Wind
• Hail
• Explosions
• Falling objects
• The weight of snow or ice

Flooding, a common risk in parts of Pennsylvania, is not covered. However, special flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) may be available. 

Farmers Flex Personal Home coverage in Pennsylvania

Beyond the basic coverages, Farmers Flex Personal Home offers a wide range of options that let you customize your policy, such as:

• Guaranteed Replacement Cost
• Water Backup and Sump Overflow
• Emergency Mortgage Assistance
• Declining Deductibles^®
• Claim Forgiveness

Learn more about Farmers Flex Personal Home policies

How much does homeowners insurance generally cost in Pennsylvania?

The average premium for home insurance coverage in Pennsylvania is $967 per year¹, according to a 2020 report (the most recent data available) by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). That’s less than the national average of $1,311 a year, according to same report. However, insurance costs in most states have changed since then. Also, the amount you pay may be different, depending on things like the value and age of your home, how much personal property you want to cover, what deductible you choose and risks specific to your area.

Pennsylvania home insurance discounts

Farmers^® offers a variety of savings opportunities for eligible home insurance customers in Pennsylvania, including:

• Welcome Discount
• Home Buyer Discount
• Multi-Policy Discount
• Loyalty Discount
• Claim Free Discount

See more information and additional discounts that may be available in Pennsylvania. 

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