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For important information, disclosures and limitations, click here. D10236e ©2010 Allstate Insurance Company, northbrook, IL Our PrODuCTS | FAQs | DOWnLOAD PDF COnTACT yOur AgenT oPtioNs deductibles coverages Homeowners Insurance made simple Knowledge is power. Allstate wants you to feel more knowledgeable and confident about your home insurance. This eBrochure summarizes how Allstate ® Homeowners Insurance helps protect you and your family in many kinds of situations. By looking through this eBrochure, you can learn more about: » Coverages » Deductibles » Optional coverages

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Page 1: Home insurance made simple

For­important­information,­disclosures­and­limitations,­click­here.

D10236e­ ©2010­Allstate­Insurance­Company,­northbrook,­IL Our­PrODuCTS­­|­­FAQs­­|­­DOWnLOAD­PDF

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Homeowners Insurance

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Knowledge is power.

­­­Allstate­wants­you­to­feel­more­knowledgeable­and­confident­about­your

home­insurance.­This­eBrochure­summarizes­how­Allstate® Homeowners

Insurance­helps­protect­you­and­your­family­in­many­kinds­of­situations.­

By­looking­through­this­eBrochure,­you­can­learn­more­about:

»­Coverages»­Deductibles»­Optional­coverages

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An overview of homeowners insurance

Allstate® Homeowners­Insurance­protects­you­and­your­family­in­many­kinds

of­situations.­Learn­about­the­four­basic­ways­you’re­covered­with­any­Allstate

homeowners­policy­by­rolling­over­the­image­below.

overview

Dwelling­&­Other­Structures

Personal­Property

Perils­Covered

Other­Ways­you’re­Protected

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other structures such­as­agarage­or­storage­shed­are­typically

covered­under­your­policy.

Personal Property such­asfurniture­and­other­contents­are

typically­covered.

Your dwelling (the­house­itself)is­covered­under­your­policy.

Family liability Protectionhelps­protect­you­if­someone

sues­you­for­damages­after

being­injured­on­your­property.

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Dwelling & Other Structures

your­home­may­be­your­most­important­asset.­An­Allstate­homeowners­policy

protects­it­in­two­ways:

Overview

dwelling & other structures

Personal­Property

Perils­Covered

Other­Ways­you’re­Protected

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Dwelling­Protection covers­the­home­you­live­in­and­other­structures

attached­to­it­such­as­a­garage,­porch­or­deck.

Other­Structures­Protection covers­other­buildings­on­your­property­that

are­separate­from­your­home,­such­as­a­stand-alone­garage­or­a­shed.

if your home or garage is damaged,your­homeowners­insurance­can­help­you

repair­or­replace­it.

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Personal Property

Allstate® Homeowners­Insurance­includes­coverage­that­can­help­you­pay­for:

•­Losses­that­occur­in­your­home­such­as­burglary­or­fire

•­Loss­­­­­­­­es­that­occur­away­from­home­such­as­in­a­hotel­

Keep­in­mind­that­a­deductible­will­apply.

Personal­Property­Protection­covers­the­loss­of­your­belongings*

if­they’re­stolen­or­damaged.

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Overview

Dwelling­&­Other­Structures

Personal Property

Perils­Covered

Other­Ways­you’re­Protected

*Personal­Property­is­an­insurance­term­that­includes­most­of­the­contents

of­your­home.­Throughout­this­e-brochure,­when­we­refer­to­belongings­or

items,­we­assume­it’s­Personal­Property­that­is­covered­under­your­policy.

if your belongings are stolen from yourhome or destroyed by fire, your­homeownersinsurance­can­help­you­replace­them.

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Perils Covered

Allstate® Homeowners­Insurance­typically­covers­a­range­of­perils,­such­as:

•­Falling­objects

•­Freezing­of­plumbing

•­Car­crash­into­home

• Water­damage­from­­­

plumbing,­furnace/AC­­­­­­

or­water­heater

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•­Theft

•­Fire­and­smoke

•­Windstorm­or­hail

Overview

Dwelling­&­Other­Structures

Personal­Property

Perils covered

Other­Ways­you’re­Protected

Your homeowners insurance can helpprotect your home and­personal­property

from­a­range­of­perils­–­including­fire.

For­important­information,­disclosures­and­limitations,­click­here.

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Other Ways You’re Protected

Allstate® Homeowners­Insurance­protects­you­and­your­family­in­ways­you

might­not­expect.­In­most­cases,­all­three­of­these­coverages­are­included­

in­any­Allstate­homeowners­policy.

Additional­Living­expense­reimburses­you­for­reasonable­increases­in

living­expenses­(such­as­rent,­hotel­and­food)­when­a­loss­we­cover

makes­your­home­uninhabitable.

Family­Liability­Protection­can­help­pay­for­repairs,­medical­expenses

and­legal­costs­if­you­or­a­family­member­accidently­damages­someone’s

property­or­injures­another­person.

guest­Medical­Protection­can­help­pay­for­reasonable­and­necessary

medical­expenses­(including­surgery,­x-rays­and­dental­work)­if­a­guest­is

injured­on­your­property­and­it’s­not­covered­by­Family­Liability.­

coverages

Overview

Dwelling­&­Other­Structures

Personal­Property­

Perils­Covered

other Ways You’re Protected

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if someone injures himself on yourproperty, your­homeowners­policy­mayhelp­you­pay­for­their­injuries.

For­important­information,­disclosures­and­limitations,­click­here.

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Deductibles

A­deductible­is­the­amount­of­money­you­agree­to­pay­to­help­repair­or­

replace­your­car­if­you­have­a­claim­covered­by­your­policy.

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tip:

When­available,­choosing­a­higher­deductible

usually­means­a­lower­insurance­premium.

Example: A candle falls in the living room and starts a fire. It will cost $5,000to replace the damaged furniture and drapes.

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Damage:

$5,000

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Optional Coverages

Losses­such­as­flooding,­earthquakes­and­water­(sewer)­backups­are­excluded­from­most­Allstate® Homeowners­Insurance.

But­you­may­be­able­to­enhance­your­protection­by­adding­coverages­to­your­policy­or­purchasing­a­separate­policy.

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available as add-ons

extended coverage on jewelry,watches and furs

scheduled Personal Property

identity theft restoration

Water backup

separate policies you can purchase

Flood insurance

Personal umbrella Policy (PuP)

Increases­limits­for­jewelry,­watches­and­furs.

Provides­increased­limits­for­appraised­personal­property­such­asjewelry,­cameras,­antiques,­recreational­equipment­and­more.­

If­your­identity­gets­stolen,­this­coverage­can­help­with­legal­work,phone­calls­and­lost­wages.

Helps­cover­damage­from­backed­up­drains­or­broken­sump­pumps.

your­Allstate­Agent­can­help­you­purchase­a­separate­policy­throughthe­national­Flood­Insurance­Plan­(nFIP).­Or­call­1-800-ALLSTATe.

If­someone­sues­you­over­an­accident­and­the­settlement­exceeds­theliability­limits­on­your­auto­and/or­home­insurance,­this­coverage­canhelp­protect­your­assets.

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your­Allstate­Agent­can­help­you­determine­the­homeowners­insurance­coverage­that's­right­for­you

and­find­ways­to­save­you­money.­

And­with­our­range­of­innovative­insurance­and­financial­products,­your­Allstate­Agent­can­also­help

you­protect­your­lifestyle.­­

Other­Protection­Options»­Personal­umbrella­Policy­

»­Scheduled­Personal­Property

»­Identity­Theft­restoration

»­Allstate­Motor­Club®

Financial­Protection»­Life­insurance

»­education­funds

»­retirement

»­Banking­and­savings

Power­Sports­Insurance»­Motorcycle

»­Snowmobile

»­Boat

»­Motor­home

»­ATV

Business­Insurance»­Business­auto­and­fleet

»­Property­and­liability

»­Specialty­insurance­programs

»­Supplemental­insurance­

for­the­workplace

Call or e-mail your Allstate Agent today.

Home­Insurance»­House

»­Condo­

»­renters

»­Manufactured­home

»­Landlords­Package­Policy

Auto­Insurance­» your­Choice­Auto® featuring:­

Accident Forgiveness, Safe Driving

Bonus® Check, Deductible Rewards®

and New Car Replacement

»­Standard­auto

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Q: What is ReimbursementExtended Limits?A:­reimbursement­extended­Limits

extends­coverage­beyond­the­limit

stated­in­your­policy­for­your­Dwelling

and­Other­Structures­coverages.­In

most­states,­this­extra­coverage­is­up

to­120%.­So­for­example,­if­you­had­a

limit­of­$100,000­for­your­Dwelling

Coverage,­you­could­be­reimbursed­up

to­$120,000­for­a­covered­loss.­This

coverage­could­come­in­handy­if­a

large­storm­or­situation­in­your­area

increases­the­demand­for­building

supplies.­If­prices­go­up­unexpectedly,

the­amount­needed­to­repair­or­replace

your­home­could­also­go­up.­

Q: I’m traveling to Europe thissummer. Will my personal propertycoverage protect me if my wallet orluggage gets stolen?A:­yes,­as­long­as­you­take­reasonable

steps­to­secure­your­property,­your

Allstate­homeowners­insurance­covers

your­wallet,­luggage­and­other

belongings­from­theft­anywhere­you

travel,­up­to­the­Personal­Property

limits­of­your­policy.­Just­be­sure­to­file

a­police­report­as­you­would­at­home

and­keep­all­documentation­of­the­loss.­

Q: My home is worth a lot more thanthe Dwelling Coverage limit shownon my coverage. Why is that?A:­The­amount­of­coverage­for­your

Dwelling­is­based­on­the­amount­it

would­cost­to­reconstruct­the­building

from­the­ground­up.­It­does­not­take­into

consideration­the­value­of­your­land­–

which­in­some­areas­is­a­big­part­of­the

total­value­of­your­property.­

Q: I have some things in a storagelocker. Are they covered under myAllstate homeowners policy?A:­In­most­cases,­personal­property­you

keep­at­a­storage­facility­is­covered

property­under­your­homeowners­policy.

Keep­in­mind­that­a­deductible­and­an

additional­limit­may­apply.

Frequently asked questions.

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Please­note­that­this­is­only­a­summary­of­homeowners­insurance,­written­to­illustrate­in­general­terms­how

homeowners­insurance­works.­your­insurance­policy­is­the­legal­contract­that­contains­the­terms­and­limitations­of

your­coverage.­you­should­carefully­review­the­contents­of­your­policy.­All­products­and­coverages­are­subject­to

availability­and­limitations.­Whether­an­accident­or­other­loss­is­covered­is­subject­to­the­terms­and­conditions­of

your­insurance­policy.

Allstate­your­Choice­Auto®,­Accident­Forgiveness,­Deductible­rewards®,­Safe­Driving­Bonus® Check,­and­new­Car

replacement­are­optional­and­subject­to­terms­and­conditions.­nOT­AVAILABLe­In­eVery­STATe.­Patent­pending.

Deductible­rewards­apply­to­collision­coverage.­In­ny­and­PA,­deductible­amount­will­not­go­below­$100.­Safe­Driving

Bonus­Check­is­not­available­in­every­state­and­may­not­be­available­for­renewal­customers­until­next­policy­period.

Amounts­less­than­$5­will­be­applied­to­renewal­bill.­Safe­Driving­Bonus­is­optional­and­subject­to­terms­and­conditions.

Policy­issuance­is­subject­to­qualifications.

Certain­property­and­casualty­insurance­offered­through­Allstate­Insurance­Company,­Allstate­Indemnity­Company,

Allstate­Property­and­Casualty­Insurance­Company­and­Allstate­Fire­and­Casualty­Insurance­Company:­northbrook,­IL;

Allstate­County­Mutual­Insurance­Company:­Irving,­TX;­Allstate­new­Jersey­Insurance­Company:­Bridgewater,­nJ.­Life

insurance­and­annuities­offered­through­Allstate­Life­Insurance­Company­and­in­ny,­Allstate­Life­Insurance­Company­of

new­york.­Please­contact­your­Allstate­Agent,­call­1-800-ALLSTATe­or­visit­allstate.com­for­complete­information­on

other­products­and­services.

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