4 Things You Should Know About Wind Damage Insurance

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4 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WIND DAMAGE INSURANCE

Most Insurance Policies Cover Wind Damage

Your Policy May Have an AntiConcurrent Causation Clause

Most insurance policies offer at least

If two disasters (such as roof damage

partial wind damage coverage. It's

and flooding) hit your home and

even mandatory in some places. The

only one is covered, your insurance

exact extent depends on your

may refuse to pay for either. Make

provider and plan.

sure you know if your policy contains this clause.

Insurance Will Choose the Cheaper Option Your insurance company will decide if repairs or replacement are cheaper and will fund their choice. See if they allow exceptions to this rule.

Avoid Storm Chasers Out-of-town repair services may offer inflated prices following a disaster. Not only are these companies dishonest, but if your insurance doesn't approve their repairs, they may refuse to pay for the work.

IF YOUR HOME IS DAMAGED BY WIND Call us at 1-833-252-4601 or file a wind damage claim online. Please have your policy number handy, as well as your telephone number and/or email address.

Wind damaged houses can let water inside. If windows, doors or skylights have been broken, & it is safe to do so cover them with tarps or plywood to prevent rain damage inside your home. Be sure

Protect your property

If you have pictures of

from any further damage,

your home before the

but do not make any

damage, include them

permanent repairs.

with your insurance claim.

to save all repair receipts.

Take inventory and retain

If safe to do so, take

any belongings that may

pictures of any damage.

have been destroyed or

However, let your claims

damaged, noting the

associate or roofing

brand, price and other

professional photograph

details.

roof damage.

Document your loss and damaged property as thoroughly as possible.

Get professional help if you need it! Claims Pro USA can help with all aspects of wind damage insurance claims.

Report any unfair claim handling.


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