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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Mr. Mark Decherd If you’re like most homeowners, you carefully selected a homeowner’s insurance policy when you purchased your home. You made sure that you had adequate coverage based on the value of your home, its contents, and your financial needs at the time. However, if you’ve been in your home for a number of years, it’s highly likely that your situation has changed – for better or for worse. written by Mr. Mark Decherd Most homeowner’s insurance policies are HO-3 policies. This type of policy has property insurance and personal liability components and provides coverage from the home and structures for all risks other than those that are specifically excluded with earthquakes and floods commonly excluded. written by Mr. Mark Decherd If you’ve recently filed a water damage insurance claim, strike up the band because it’s time to dance! Yes, you will need to do a little dancing with the insurance adjuster. Feel the beat: one, two, three, four, one, two, three, and four. Okay, let’s go. written by Mr. Mark Decherd Yes, it is an insurance maze. When should you file a claim? When shouldn’t you file a claim? How do you know when the hassle of filing insurance papers is worth it? written by Mr. Mark Decherd For most homeowners, filing homeowner’s insurance claims is a rare event. Unfortunately, because individuals don’t need to do so often, it’s easy to find yourself getting the short end of the deal. written by Mr. Mark Decherd In short, insurance fraud is wrong. It is unethical. It hurts us all. If you want to see decreased insurance premiums, you must take a stand against insurance fraud. In addition, if you want to see increased profits of your own, taking the high, ethical road is the right choice. written by Mr. Mark Decherd Now, you have paid for your coverage through your premiums and you deserve to get the service that you paid for. Unfortunately, unless you are vigilant, you may not be fully reimbursed for your insurance losses. written by Mr. Mark Decherd Document the damage now. Take pictures and video of everything, again paying attention to details. For example, if your home is flooded, take pictures of the standing water and the damaged contents as well as the structural damage, inside and out. << previous page 1 next page>> |