NO, they can not cancel you for not using their preferred contractors, However, they are also not required to pay unreasonable costs for repairs.
If you've selected the most expensive contractor in town or a contractor that charges above the norm for your area then yes they could reject payment of the contractors bill if deemed unreasonable and they could decide to non-renew your policy.
Malfunction? No. Homeowners insurance is Hazard insurance that provides protection from losses that result form the perils indicated, Typically, fire, wind, hail etc. Homeowners insurance does not provide coverage for normal and expected maintenance.
No, it is not illegal for a homeowners insurance company to drop you. But they have to follow the rules for cancellations and non-renewals for the state they are operating in. For example, in Louisiana, if you have been with your homeowners insurance company for 3 years, they can't drop you. In Florida your homeowners insurance company can drop or cancel you but they must meet the minimum notification timeframes.
depending on you insurance company... I know my snowmobiles are covered on my homeowners
If the fire damage has been repaired, you can get homeowners insurance from any company of your choosing.
The insurance company reserves that right.
Homeowners insurance is separate from auto insurance. You may get a discount if you buy both from the same company.
Hard to insure homeowners insurance could mean that you have poor credit or represent high risk to a homeowners insurance company.
Standard home insurance and valuables insurance are two of the different types of homeowners insurance available to customers that are offered from Chubb.
it depends on the company
None of the major insurance companies sell homeowners insurance in Florida. The state has made a mess in the insurance market and now the state run company citizens is reaping off homeowners.
First and foremost make sure they have a contractors business license and insurance incase of a mishap so you don't have to use your homeowners insurance. If they want your business they will give you a free quote. Get it in writting.
What do you mean "private company" If you have HO insurance the bank can not canel it. Only you can.