An insurer may cancel or nonrenew a homeowners policy based on any of the following EXCEPT
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A company's duties and your rights differ depending on whether your policy is rescinded, canceled or nonrenewed. This fact sheet explains what happens when your policy is being canceled before its expiration date. Reason for Cancellation During the first 60 days of a new policy, your company may cancel for almost any reason. Illinois law allows companies 60 days to look at your risk and decide whether they want to issue you a policy. If a check, credit card charge, or money order given for the initial premium payment is not processed due to insufficient funds, the new policy may be considered null and void and cancellation provisions will not apply. After your new policy has been in force more than 60 days, or if you have a renewal policy, your company may only cancel you for one of the following reasons: if you fail to pay the premium by the due date; if you obtained the policy through misrepresentation or fraud; or if there is an increase in the risk originally accepted. If the company cancels your policy because the property condition has declined and it believes the risk originally accepted has increased, the company must allow you time (not more than 90 days) to make required repairs. Effective January 1, 2003, an insurer is prohibited from canceling your homeowners policy solely on the basis that one or more claims have been made against any policy during the preceding 60 months for a loss that is the result of a hate crime committed against the person or property insured if the insured provides evidence to the insurer that the act causing the loss is identified as a hate crime on a police report. Notice The company must send you a written notice explaining why it is canceling your policy. The notice must also explain two important items:
Mailing Time The company must mail a cancellation notice to you at your last known mailing address, so it is important for you to notify your insurance agent or company if you move. The company must mail your cancellation notice: at least 10 days before the cancellation date for nonpayment of premium; at least 30 days before the cancellation date for all other reasons. The company must keep proof that it mailed your notice, but it does not have to show proof that you received it. Hearing Rights If you believe your company failed to follow the required steps when it canceled your policy, you may appeal the cancellation to the Director of Insurance. To do so, you must: have been canceled for a reason other than nonpayment of premium; mail or deliver your written request for a hearing to the Department of Insurance at least 20 days before the cancellation date, explaining in detail why you believe the company has improperly canceled your policy. If your hearing is granted, we will send you written notice about the time and date of the hearing. What are the 4 types of coverage in a homeowner's insurance policy?A standard policy includes four key types of coverage: dwelling, other structures, personal property and liability. If your home is damaged by a covered event, like strong winds, dwelling coverage can help pay to repair it. Let's say a detached structure on your property, like a shed, is damaged by a fire.
What is generally accepted as a condition for which an insurer is allowed to cancel a policy?The insured has failed to pay the premium. The insured has made a material misstatement. There has been a substantial change in the risk covered by the policy. The insured failed to comply with underwriting requirements established by the insurer within 90 days of the start of coverage.
Can an insurance company cancel my policy for any reason it chooses?In general, insurance companies can cancel your policy for any reason during the first 60 days the policy is active. However, they don't typically cancel policies for no reason. It's usually because the risk you present to the insurer has changed since you applied.
What 3 areas are covered in a typical homeowners policy?Homeowners insurance policies generally cover destruction and damage to a residence's interior and exterior, the loss or theft of possessions, and personal liability for harm to others. Three basic levels of coverage exist: actual cash value, replacement cost, and extended replacement cost/value.
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