Brick veneer construction means that a building has an outer wall made up of wood that it covered by an outer layer of brick. Because brick veneer buildings are thought to burn less easily than their all-wood frame counterparts, they often cost less to insure. View Full Term
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Hazard insurance offers basic coverage for your home. It may satisfy your mortgage lender’s insurance requirements, but it doesn’t offer the same coverage as a comprehensive policy.
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Uninsurable risk refers to those things insurance companies won’t cover. Knowing what is uninsurable will help you plan for the future.
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