Homeowners or home insurance is a type of property insurance policy designed to protect your home and assets in it. You can buy home insurance to protect your home or as a requirement for your mortgage.
The risks your home insurance covers are called “covered perils” in real estate insurance. These are instances of damage in which you're eligible to file an insurance claim.
This coverage is among the basic homeowners insurance policy. Dwelling coverage protects the structure of the home you live in. For instance, the house’s roof, walls, and foundation.
A standard homeowners insurance policy will also provide coverage for other structures that are attached or separate from the house. These structures may include a detached car garage, deck, or fence against certain risks.