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Does my home insurance cover lightning?

We’re moving to an area of the state that sees a lot of thunderstorms and lightning. If our house gets damaged from it, will our home insurance cover lightning?

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Claire Beaney · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Home insurance covers lighting because lightning strikes and fires triggered by lightning are
named perils
in most homeowners insurance policies.
You likely won’t have to purchase any additional coverage for your policy, and most policies won’t come with a specific claim limit. If your house is damaged due to lightning, you should be in the clear.
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