Wisconsin’s Rural Mutual Insurance Unveils New Water Damage Endorsement

Madison, Wisconsin-based Rural Mutual Insurance Co. is now offering water damage protection, through its limited water endorsement.

The company said this new endorsement will be added to new and renewal homeowner policies, if they qualify.

According to Rural Mutual, its limited water endorsement goes beyond traditional flood insurance, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Insurance Program, to include coverage for sewer back-up and sump pump overflow. The endorsement is designed to protect dwellings, personal property and detached garages from water damage.

This policy enhancement is especially important in Wisconsin, which had its wettest year on record in 2019 with over 41.75 inches of rain and snow, according to the Midwest Climate Data Center. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) also expects an increased likelihood of spring flooding throughout Wisconsin this year due to melting snowpack sitting upon already saturated soil.

One inch of water can cause thousands of dollars of damage. It’s important for policyholders to evaluate their current policy to ensure the right level of financial protection before severe weather occurs. Even though flooding is one of the most common natural disasters in the US, the Insurance Information Institute reports that only 15% of homeowners have flood insurance.

Rural Mutual Insurance Co. has been protecting Wisconsin for 85 years. As an AM Best A+ Superior company, Rural Mutual provides a full line of insurance products exclusively to families, businesses and farms in Wisconsin.

Source: Rural Mutual Insurance Co.

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