Water Backup & Sump Pump Failure Coverage
Home Insurance Add-On
- Helps pay for water damage repairs to your basement from a backed-up drain tile or failed sump pump
- Protect your finances from losses that standard homeowners insurance doesn't usually cover
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What is water backup & sump pump failure coverage?
Examples: How Water Backup & Sump Pump Failure Coverage Protects You
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Sewer System Failure
Backed-up sewer lines can overflow into your home, causing damage to your basement that could require expensive repairs. Adding water backup coverage to your home insurance policy can help you recover from these types of unexpected costs.
Sump Pump Overflow
Sump systems are designed to drain water, but certain problems can cause them to overflow instead. They can fail when the sump pump breaks down or loses power. This policy may help to cover repairs or replacement for water damage.
Blocked Drain Tile
Drain tile absorbs and channels water away from your home's foundation. Obstacles like tree roots can clog the tile, causing water to enter your basement instead. This coverage can help pay for damage that occurs because of this event.*
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This coverage is not available in MN at this time.
*The information on this webpage represents only a brief description of coverages, is not part of your policy, and is not a promise or guarantee of coverage. If there is any conflict between this information and your policy, the provisions of the policy will prevail. Insurance policy terms and conditions may apply. Coverage features and limits vary by state and may be subject to change. Some products are not available in every state. Discount availability and eligibility vary by state and policy terms. (Discounts apply to auto and property policies.) Please check with your agent and read the policy for exact details on coverages and exclusions.
**American Family Insurance is a participating company in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). NFIP is managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Flood insurance is a separate policy underwritten by NFIP.
***Policyholders may qualify for the Safe, Secure, Smart Home discount when installing and activating an eligible smart home device. Discounts and savings amounts and eligibility will vary. Some restrictions apply. Discounts may vary by state, property, policy form and company underwriting the homeowners policy. Discounts may not apply to all coverage on a property policy.