Property Insurance FundamentalsQuestion 142 of 158
Under the HO-3 Special Form, how is Coverage C (personal property) typically written?
a.Open peril, same as the dwelling under Coverage A
b.On a guaranteed replacement cost basis with no exclusions
c.On a named peril basis using the broad form peril list
d.Subject only to the comprehensive earthquake schedule
Explanation
The HO-3 is the most common homeowners form in California precisely because it gives BROAD open-peril coverage on the dwelling (Coverage A) and other structures (B), while still using NAMED PERIL coverage on personal property (Coverage C). To extend open-peril coverage to personal property, the insured can upgrade to the HO-5 Comprehensive Form.
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