Tag Archives: Insurance Claim Denied
Florida Appeals Court Rules That Insured Parties Are Only Allowed One Appraisal
On March 22, 2017, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued a decision in the case of Orlando Noa v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Association. In the case, the appeals court ruled that property owners may not circumvent an appraisal by applying for permits for more repairs than the appraisal awarded. Here, our Broward… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Releases Clarifying Opinion on Insurance Claims Involving Multiple Causes of Loss
Most property insurance policies offer coverage for some, but not all causes of loss. Indeed, in many cases, policies will explicitly exclude coverage for certain causes of damage. For example, you may have a homeowner’s insurance policy that offers coverage for wind damage but no coverage for damage caused by a flood. Of course,… Read More »
Three Things You Should Know About Water Damage and Insurance Claims
Did your home or business suffer major water damage? If so, you are not alone. Water damage is one of the most common reasons why people file property insurance claims. In fact, the Insurance Journal reports that 30 percent of all homeowner claims filed between 2009 and 2015 were due to water damage. About… Read More »
Was Your Property Damaged? Five Tips All Policyholders Need to Know
Has your property sustained damage? If so, these are five tips that you should keep in mind as a policyholder in Florida. You Must Give Prompt Notice Your property insurance policy puts obligations on you as a policyholder. For example, you are required to keep up with your payments in order to keep your… Read More »