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Water Backup Coverage

Water backup coverage pays for damage when water or sewage backs up through drains or sump pumps into your home, which standard homeowners policies often exclude.

How it shows up

It is usually a low-cost endorsement and a common gap for finished basements. It is separate from flood coverage.

Flood and Earthquake: What Home Insurance Excludes → Homeowners insurance →

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