“Uninsurable” Dog Breeds of 2015
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Over the years there have been countless insurance claims of dog attacks. We cannot go a week or two without hearing of the latest dog attack in the news and it only seems to be becoming more
frequent. Some insurance carriers have developed a list of “restricted breeds” that they will not place homeowners’ coverage on due to the perceived aggressive tendencies based on market research and historical behavior of specific breeds.
Any dog has the ability to bite or harm a human; most states across the U.S. have developed their own definition of what a “dangerous dog” is considered. By defining different breeds of dogs that are “un-insurable,” it’s becoming harder to write insurance coverage on the following breeds with your California Home Insurance Policy:
TOP 7 “Uninsurable Dogs”
Pitbull
Rottweiler
German shepherd
Huskies
Malmute
Doberman Pinschers
Chow Chow
Some states, including California have chosen to define individual dogs as dangerous because of recorded behavior; others have chosen to include the entire breed as “un-insurable” in their state. These lists do not make it impossible to insure your property while the dog is living there, but the insurance agent and underwriter will look over each case with extreme caution. More information can be found on the National Underwriter website.
If you own one of these dogs, or are thinking about purchasing one in the future, may we suggest you speak with your insurance agent first. If an insurance adjuster stops by your home at any time and observes one of the breeds they deem “un-insurable” on the premise, they have the ability and right to cancel your policy immediately, so this is not something that should be taken lightly. We have quite a few companies that still offer to insure these breeds. We would be happy to answer any questions you have – call Remland Insurance today at (714)532-3341!
