Upcoming revision to ISO's homeowners program

These proposed changes are being filed in all jurisdictions where ISO files effective dates.

Many of the updates include language regarding home-sharing host activities or cannabis. Note that the new endorsements include coverage for cannabis, broadened water backup, a motorized bike and scooter exclusion and others. (Credit: PheelingsMedia/Adobe Stock)

Taking effect March 1, 2022, ISO is filing changes and updates to many of the homeowners forms, as well as withdrawing and introducing new endorsements. These proposed changes are being filed in all jurisdictions where ISO files effective dates. The changes are not being filed in Puerto Rico and Virginia. Bear in mind that various state supplements will take precedence over the standard forms.

A new policy form, HO 00 14 03 22 Homeowners 14 – Contents Comprehensive Form  is being added to the forms library. While similar to the HO 00 04 form, there are many differences. As more people live at home with parents or share homes with others, this form was developed to address some unique needs for those in that group of insureds. An analysis of this form can be found in the following articles; we have broken it into sections for ease of use.

HO 00 14 Homeowners 14 – Contents Comprehensive Form Part 1 Analysis

HO 00 14 Homeowners 14 – Contents Comprehensive Form Part 2 Coverages Analysis

HO 00 14 Homeowners 14 – Contents Comprehensive Form Part 3 Perils Insured Against Analysis

HO 00 14 Homeowners 14 – Contents Comprehensive Form Part 4 Conditions Section I Analysis

HO 00 14 Homeowners 14 – Contents Comprehensive Form Part 5 Section II Analysis

A number of endorsements are being withdrawn, and new endorsements are being introduced. Many other endorsements are being revised or updated. Many of the updates include language regarding home-sharing host activities or cannabis. Note that the new endorsements include coverage for cannabis, broadened water backup, a motorized bike and scooter exclusion, and others. We will discuss the HO 00 03, HO 00 04, HO 00 06, and HO 00 14, as well as discussions of the endorsements that will be added over time.

WITHDRAWN INTRODUCED
HO 04 14 02 17 Special Computer Coverage HO 06 01 03 22 Limited Cannabis Property Coverage
HO 04 62 05 11 Scheduled Personal Property Endorsement HO 06 21 03 22 Specified Other Structure(s) Exclusion
HO 04 85 10 00 Fire Department Clause HO 06 67 03 22 Limited Theft Coverage A and B Dwelling Under Construction
HO 06 52 02 17 Home-Sharing Host Activities Amendatory Endorsement HO 06 91 Coverage B – Other Structures Away From The Residence Premises – Replacement Cost Loss Settlement For Buildings
HO 06 53 02 17 Home-Sharing Host Activities Amendatory Endorsement HO 06 92 03 22 Specific Structures Away From The Residence Premises – Replacement Cost Loss Settlement For Buildings
HO 06 54 02 17 Home-Sharing Host Activities Amendatory Endorsement HO 06 95 03 22 Broadened Water Back-Up And Sump Discharge or Overflow Coverage
HO 06 55 02 17 Home-Sharing Host Activities Amendatory Endorsement HO 24 01 03 22 Cannabis Liability Coverage
HO 06 56 02 17 Home-Sharing Host Activities Amendatory Endorsement HO 24 02 03 22 Other Insured Locations(s)
HO 06 58 02 17 Home-Sharing Host Activities Amendatory Endorsement HO 24 03 03 22 Non-Owned Motorized Bicycle And Motorized

Scooter Liability Exclusion

HO 12 45 10 00 Change Endorsement HO 24 04 03 22 Motorized Bicycle and Motorized Scooter Liability Exclusion
HO 12 76 10 00 Homeowners Rating Information HO 24 49 03 22 Personal Injury Coverage (Aggregate Limit Of Liability)
HO 24 89 03 22 Personal Injury Coverage

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