Short Term House Insurance Policy
The house insurance product has two variations and the price paid varies according to the options chosen. The products can be split into standard cover and accidental damage (or all risks). If you purchase standard cover, you need to compare any loss you have with the list of 'peril's against which you are insured. If you can't match your particular claim to one of the listed risks, you are not covered. The 'onus of proof' is on your shoulders. In other words it is you that has to provide proof to the insurance company that the cause of loss is covered. If you purchased accidental damage cover, you effectively have an 'all risks' type of cover. With this type of policy you are covered for any and every possible type of loss, apart from those listed in the exclusions (small print). With this type of product The 'onus of proof' rests with your insurer. That means that it is up to them to prove that you are not covered against that risk. Standard Cover ...