Insurance
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Mold Damage?Posted in Insurance on June 29, 2020
Mold damage is an extremely common problem in Tampa, Florida. High heat and humidity levels, as well as a propensity for flood damage, can lead to dangerous mold growth in your home. Living with mold is a significant health risk, as breathing it in could cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Unfortunately, your homeowners insurance… read more
How Your HOA Affects Homeowners Insurance ClaimsPosted in Insurance on June 29, 2020
Being part of a homeowners association (HOA) has drawbacks and benefits. While you typically have to pay additional fees to have an HOA, the association will cover expenses such as repairs to your home or neighborhood. If you live in a condo or gated community, you most likely have a homeowners association. This does not,… read more
What Water Damage Does Homeowners Insurance Not Cover?Posted in Insurance on May 20, 2020
Homeowners insurance should provide peace of mind. If anything happens that damages your property, your insurance carrier will provide compensation to repair your losses and help you move forward. It is a distressing realization for many homeowners, therefore, when they discover their insurance companies have denied their water damage claims based on policy exclusions or… read more
What If My Property Damage Claim Is Undervalued?Posted in Insurance on May 20, 2020
Property damage insurance is something millions of home and business owners pay for each month in case of unexpected disasters. If something does happen, such as a robbery or hurricane, property insurance can pay for your damages. The insurance claim process, however, can be complicated and overwhelming for the average policyholder. As a claimant, you… read more
What to Do If Your Insurance Company Ignores YouPosted in Insurance on May 20, 2020
Insurance companies are well-versed in how to profit their investors. While they provide benefits that can significantly help their clients, they will offer the bare minimum in coverage whenever possible. In many cases, insurance companies try to avoid liability for a claimant’s losses entirely through strategies such as delays or wrongful claim denials. Sometimes, an… read more
What is Homeowners Insurance?Posted in General,Insurance on April 16, 2020
Admit it. You’ve probably never read your homeowners’ insurance policy. It’s not exactly riveting material, to say the least. This is the consensus most of our clients admit upon dealing with an underpaid or denied claim. In fact, according to a study by JD Power, 52% of policyholders don’t have a full grasp on their… read more
Can Home Insurance Be Backdated?Posted in Insurance on December 19, 2019
Backdated insurance requests coverage for something that happened prior to purchasing the policy. If you need to backdate an insurance claim, it means you need coverage for property damage that occurred before you paid for the policy. Backdated insurance is something most homeowners insurance companies do not offer. Find out if the insurance company you… read more
When Should I Dispute an Insurance Claim?Posted in Insurance on December 19, 2019
The home insurance claims process can be difficult for claimants. Many insurance companies, rather than standing by their policyholders, try to dispute claims or vastly underestimate property losses. An interest in profits over people can lead to the insurance company handling claims in bad faith. As a claimant, you should dispute an insurance claim if… read more
Does Home Insurance Cover Vandalism?Posted in Insurance on November 29, 2019
Discovering someone has vandalized your home can make you feel like your privacy has been invaded. It can also make you fear for your family’s safety, on top of having to deal with minor or major property damage. During this difficult time, make the homeowners insurance process as easy as possible. Find out whether your… read more
Will Home Insurance Cover a Roof Leak?Posted in Insurance on November 15, 2019
If your roof springs a leak, the water damage could be enormous. Flooding due to a roof leak could cause thousands of dollars in damage to your roof, ceiling, insulation, wood, furniture and floors. If you have homeowners insurance, your first thought may be to file a claim for financial benefits so you can receive… read more
