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What is a rider to an insurance policy?

Last Updated: March 07, 2008

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A rider is simply a separate document that has special provisions not included in the main policy that it is attached to. If you have special property, like a valuable jewelry collection, for example, that is not fully covered under your homeowner's policy, you can purchase a rider to the main policy to cover the special property.

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