What is the primary purpose of flood insurance?

The primary purpose of flood insurance is to compensate for physical damage to property from flood events. Flood insurance provides financial protection specifically for damages caused by flooding, which is not typically covered by standard homeowner’s insurance policies. This type of insurance is essential for homeowners and businesses in flood-prone areas, as it helps to recover and rebuild after a flooding incident.

Other options reference various forms of insurance that do not align with the specific focus of flood insurance. For example, covering all natural disasters would require an encompassing policy that addresses multiple risks, which is not the intent of flood insurance. Similarly, protecting against theft and vandalism or insuring a home against fire damage fall under different insurance coverages and do not relate to the specific need for protection against water-related damage that flood insurance is designed to address.