Riot or Civil Commotion Coverage

General Discussion

Summary: A standard feature of property insurance forms is the coverage for direct physical loss of or damage to covered property caused by or resulting from riot or civil commotion. This provision was originally one of the extended coverages that first expanded the scope of the fire policy. This article discusses the riot or civil commotion coverage and lists several court decisions that have commented on the scope of the coverage.

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