How Many Homeowners Assume Home Insurance Covers Flood Damage?

By: Diana Rodriguez-Zaba
Updated on: March 13, 2019

In Deep Water

Scroll across the map below to discover how many homeowners incorrectly assume their home insurance protects them from damage caused by flooding.

82% of insurance policy holders admit they do not read the small print when purchasing home insurance.

41% of Americans do not prepare their homes to avoid burst pipes and flooding.

88% of homeowners say they do not trust insurance companies.




Based on a survey of 3000 homeowners.