Home Insurance

Safeguard your home, personal belongings, and financial security against fire, storms, theft, and liability claims.

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Homeowners & Renters Coverage Built for American Properties

Your home is likely your largest financial investment — and the place where your family creates its most cherished memories. Home insurance protects that investment against perils ranging from house fires and burst pipes to windstorms, burglary, and liability lawsuits arising from accidents on your property.

Philadelphia Life Insurance Company offers homeowners, condo, and renters policies designed for properties across the United States. Our advisors assess your dwelling value, personal property inventory, regional risk factors, and liability exposure to build a policy that rebuilds your home and replaces your belongings without leaving you underinsured.

Key Benefits

Dwelling Protection

Covers repair or rebuilding costs for your home's structure — including attached garages, decks, and built-in appliances — after covered damage events.

Personal Property Coverage

Replace furniture, electronics, clothing, and valuables stolen or destroyed by covered perils, with optional scheduled coverage for high-value items like jewelry and art.

Personal Liability Protection

Defend against lawsuits and pay medical bills when a guest is injured on your property or you accidentally cause damage to someone else's belongings.

Natural Disaster Coverage

Protection against wind, hail, lightning, and winter storm damage — with optional flood and earthquake endorsements for high-risk regions.

Policy Features

  • Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

    Choose replacement cost coverage to rebuild and replace without depreciation deductions — the preferred option for most homeowners.

  • Additional Living Expenses

    Covers hotel stays, restaurant meals, and temporary housing when your home becomes uninhabitable due to a covered loss.

  • Water Backup & Sump Overflow

    Optional endorsement for damage caused by sewer backups, sump pump failures, and drain overflows — common exclusions in standard policies.

  • Home Systems & Appliance Protection

    Supplemental coverage for HVAC systems, water heaters, and major appliances that break down due to normal wear — beyond standard peril coverage.

  • Bundle & Loyalty Discounts

    Combine home and auto policies for multi-policy savings, plus credits for security systems, smoke detectors, and claims-free history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your dwelling coverage should reflect the full cost to rebuild your home at current construction prices — not its market value or purchase price. Personal property coverage is typically 50–70% of dwelling limits. We conduct a replacement cost analysis and review your belongings to ensure adequate limits across all categories.

No. Flood damage is excluded from standard homeowners policies and requires a separate flood insurance policy, typically through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) or private flood carriers. If you live in a flood-prone area or near a body of water, we strongly recommend adding dedicated flood coverage.

HO-3 is the most common homeowners policy — it covers your dwelling on an open-perils basis but limits personal property to named perils. HO-5 provides open-perils coverage for both dwelling and personal property, offering broader protection with fewer exclusions. HO-5 policies typically cost more but deliver superior coverage for higher-value homes.

Yes. Your landlord's policy covers the building structure only — not your personal belongings, temporary living expenses, or liability if someone is injured in your rental unit. Renters insurance is affordable, often costing less than a dollar a day, and protects your possessions and legal exposure.

Protect Your Home with Confidence

Request a free home insurance quote and discover how affordable comprehensive property protection can be.