What is a deductible?

The amount you pay out of pocket on a covered claim before insurance pays the rest. Higher deductibles mean lower premiums.

Does my own insurance cover me when I stay in an Airbnb or VRBO?

The host's short-term rental policy protects the host, not you. As an Airbnb or VRBO guest, your own homeowners or renters insurance usually covers your belongings and personal liability away from home, within policy limits, while travel insurance covers trip-specific risks neither the host nor your home policy will.

Does homeowners insurance cover flood damage?

No. Standard homeowners policies exclude all flood damage regardless of cause.

What does uninsured motorist coverage do?

If you are hit by a driver with no insurance or not enough insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage pays your medical bills.

When do we use Selective for flood coverage versus NFIP?

Selective private flood wins for Zone X and moderate AE properties where it beats NFIP on price and offers higher limits with ALE coverage.

Does Alabama regulate personal umbrella insurance as its own line?

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No. Alabama has no statute or Department of Insurance rule that names or regulates personal umbrella insurance as a distinct line. It is underwritten as excess liability above an admitted home and auto policy, and when placed with a carrier/" class="oc-glossary-link">non-admitted carrier it follows Alabama’s general surplus-lines framework (Code of Alabama Title 27, Chapter 10, Article 2) rather than any umbrella-specific rule.