Forced Place Insurance
Friday, December 12th, 2003Forced place insurance refers to insurance taken out by a bank or creditor on uninsured debtor s behalf on a property placed as collateral. In case the property is damaged, funding is available to repair it. This type of insurance is most common with flood insurance the flood insurance regulations of each agency provide notification procedures that should be followed. Forced place insurance can also be purchased for other hazards also.
Guidelines:
- Forced place hazard/flood insurance is general liability insurance for residential and commercial properties and foreclosed properties. It can also cover vacant properties, mobile homes, town houses and condominiums.
- Forced place insurance is a proven hazard insurance program. It has been designed specifically for mortgage lenders and services.
- It provides insurance cover to protect the mortgage collateral against fire and such like property hazards. However, it is most common with flood insurance.
Avoiding Lawsuits:
(more...)
