What is all risk insurance cover

"All risks" refers to a type of insurance coverage that automatically covers any risk that the contract does not explicitly omit. For example, if an "all risk" homeowner's policy does not expressly exclude flood coverage, then the house will be covered in the event of flood damage.

Where are all risks covered?

All Risks is an optional extension of cover under your Home Insurance policy which protects you against loss or theft of, or accidental damage to, personal valuables. These could include jewellery, clothing, photographic or sports equipment to name but a few. This cover is for both inside and outside your home.

What is not covered as a risk in insurance?

Uninsurable risk is a condition that poses an unknowable or unacceptable risk of loss for an insurance company to cover. An uninsurable risk could include a situation in which insurance is against the law, such as coverage for criminal penalties.

Can insurance protect against all risks?

The term "against all risks", also known as all-risk insurance, refers to an insurance policy that provides coverage against all types of loss or damage. Exclusions can still be included in an against all risks policy, but the insured is covered against any risks that are not specifically named.

What is meant by risk coverage?

Risk cover is long-term insurance that offers financial protection against the major unfortunate events of life such as disability, critical illness, or death. The real value of a risk cover is sometimes only experienced when one is challenged with the event reality which needs an insurance claim.