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.
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.
Insurance is meant to provide security in the event of an emergency. The policy gives you peace of mind. You pay the insurance premiums on time for years, and after a qualifying event, you expect for the insurance company to pay your claim on time as well.
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Hurricane Harvey delivered a devastating blow to Southeast Texas in August of 2017. Along the Texas Coastal Bend, from Rockport up to Port Arthur, many towns and cities were hit with the extreme rainfall and subsequent flooding. In just a few short days, the hurricane poured over nine trillion gallons on the affected areas.
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