• Hazard insurance protects the property owner from damage caused by fires, severe hurricanes and other natural disasters.

  • Hazard insurance usually refers to the section of a general homeowner’s insurance policy that protects the structure of the home.
  • Mortgage lenders often require you to have homeowners insurance in order to get coverage.
  • In areas prone to certain risks, such as floods or landslides, homeowners often choose to take out separate or additional risk insurance to cover certain unforeseen circumstances.