There are five types of homeowner's policies where content is mandated by each individual state. While the basic coverage for each type of policy is going to be the same for each company, there are some optional variations between different carriers. Your agent can explain the differences between the various contracts to you. Let's take a look at the five basic types of Homeowners' policies:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Classifications HO-1, 2, 3, etc. are used in policies issued on forms based upon those of the Insurance Service Office (ISO). Other carriers may use forms of their own design not utilizing the ISO "HO" convention of naming. In all cases, coverage is substantially similar due to the mandated forms of protection in each state's version of the form.
There are two additional classifications of coverage for residential insurance other than those of a dwelling owner:
Investments are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guaranteed by, the bank, are not FDIC insured, not insured by any federal government agency, and are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of principal.