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The holidays are a busy time of year for homeowners insurance

from your property is usually covered. If your homeowners insurance doesn't include coverage for cyber exposure, it may be optional coverage that you can add on.If you accidentally release a virus or say something wrong online - cyber liability coverage helps. In the event of a ransomware attack, cyber liability coverage will replace equipment. If you are sued for saying something online, cyber liability coverage can offer protection.

Note that optional add-on coverage is treated differently by providers, so it is important to contact your homeowners insurance to see what is included already, and what is optional coverage you can add.Due to COVID-19, households may have others staying with them to quarantine. If you will, Martin recommended reaching out to your homeowners insurance provider to make sure the activities of those individuals are covered.

Because we are spending more time at home due to the coronavirus, he said, there is more usage of equipment and a higher likelihood of accidents. Ask your homeowner insurance provider if you have "equipment breakdown" coverage for your heating and cooling systems. And if you are inviting people to your home for the holidays, make sure walkways aren't slippery, he continued. Be sure to put down salt or put up signs to avoid injury from ice or snow.As you prepare for the holiday season and practice social distancing, make sure your home, guests, and gifts are protected.

 

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