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If you are ever sued, your standard homeowners or auto policy will provide you with some liability coverage, which pays for judgements against you and your attorney's fees, up to an amount set in the policy. However, in our litigious society, you may want to have an extra...
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If someone has become injured on your property or if a violent storm destroys your home, you will need to file a claim with your insurance company. Remember, a homeowners policy is a contract between you and your insurance company. And there are rules and procedures that you...
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An adjuster will inspect the damage to your home and offer you a certain sum of money for repairs. The first check you get from your insurance company is often an advance against the total settlement amount. It is not the final payment.
If you're offered an on-the-spot...
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The settlement amount depends on which type of policy you have. Having inadequate insurance can affect the amount of compensation you get.
Replacement Cost and Actual Cash Value
Replacement cost provides you with the dollar amount needed to replace a damaged item with...
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If you are unsatisfied with how your insurance company is handling your claim, you have several options:
1.Talk to the agent or company representative who sold you the policy
Let the agent know that you are dissatisfied and explain the specifics of your problem.
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Your insurance company provides an adjuster at no charge to you. Adjusters who have no relationship with your insurance company and charge a fee for their services also may contact you. These are known as public adjusters. You may use a public adjuster to help you in settling...
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