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Underpaid flood insurance claim

Why You Should File A Supplemental Harvey Flood Insurance Claim

Supplemental Harvey Flood Insurance Claim

Did it cost you more to repair your home than the amount of money you were provided for your Harvey Flood Insurance Claim? We have heard multiple reports of this. For example, if you have $250,000 in flood insurance and your original estimate provided that it would take $150,000 to repair your house. You received that money, but you also spend another $100,000 out of your pocket or from a loan to put your house together. How you can recover the additional $100,000?

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Denied insurance claim

My Insurance Company Denied My Property Insurance Claim, Now What?

It can happen to even the most prepared policyholder.

You suffered property damage from wind, hail, fire or a catastrophic natural disaster. As a policyholder, you file the claim and expect to receive the money needed for repairs. Even home and business owners who faithfully pay their premiums can find themselves in the unexpected situation of a denied property insurance claim.

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Hurricane Harvey deadline

3 Steps for Policyholders with Harvey Claims to Take Before the August 25th Deadline

All policyholders should know that the deadline to submit a Proof of Loss form for a Harvey flood insurance claim is August 25, 2018. In just a few short weeks, any policyholder who has filed a flood insurance claim will not be able to submit a supplemental Proof of Loss or file an appeal for a potentially underpaid or wrongfully denied claim.

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Upcoming hurricane Harvey deadlines

The Upcoming Deadline for Property Owners Handling a Flood Insurance Claim from Harvey

Underpaid or denied flood insurance claims in the aftermath of a hurricane are unfortunately all too common. Home owners or businesses may be eager to fix their damaged property and accept the first amount offered by their insurance, but it is very important to carefully consider the options.

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