Archive: November 2013

Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and storms, especially during the months of September and October. Unsurprisingly, Florida is also the third most expensive state for homeowners’ insurance coverage. According to Insurance.com, Florida’s average home insurance rate is nearly $1,338 higher than the national average.

Just because your homeowners’ insurance policy covers damages caused by a hurricane does not necessarily mean that your hurricane insurance claim will be successful. Since many homeowners do not understand how to navigate the insurance claims process and may deal with bad faith insurance practices, some of their mistakes may hurt their insurance claim.

5 Things Florida Homeowners Should Avoid When Filing a Hurricane Insurance Claim

There are certain things you, as a homeowner, should avoid in order to protect your legal rights and obtain the reimbursement you deserve as a homeowner whose property has been damaged or destroyed by a hurricane.