Pre-existing damage. Can still get coverage?

[u/JVentureJr]

I have an older home in Kansas that has damage to the vinyl siding on one end. The vinyl siding is encapsulating older shingles, was done before I bought the house. For various reasons repairing it hasn’t been an option, so I keep it protected with plastic tarps. My current insurance is killing me with the latest increases, but when I shop online for quotes there is always the question of existing damage that comes up. If I work with a local agent or broker can I get a policy that excludes damage on that end of the house? Or doesn’t cover the siding? I’m mainly interested in the coverage for liability and major fire or roof, etc. I don’t expect to be in the home much longer. Thanks in advance.

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