Do Insurance Companies Cover Riot Damage

Businesses homes and cars damaged or vandalized in the uprisings and civil unrest after the death of george floyd in minneapolis will be covered by most insurance policies.
Do insurance companies cover riot damage. Insurers say that damage from riots falls under property damage coverage. Homeowner and auto insurance policies can both cover damage from civil unrest johansmeyer noted. The largest riot related insurance losses came after the 1992 los angeles riots according to. Big companies also prepared for more damage sunday.
One unique challenge some businesses. Target closed or adjusted the hours of 175 locations across the country in response to the protests including 49 stores in california. Yes standard insurance policies usually cover damage that results from rioting looting vandalism and or civil commotion.