Flood Insurance Claim Denied? Don’t Panic; Appeal

Beth Buczynski, NerdWallet.com
Fri, 09/22/2017 - 2:17pm

Having a flood insurance policy is a relief if you’ve suffered water damage. But it doesn’t guarantee that your troubles are over, because your claim could be underpaid or denied. If you’ve read your policy thoroughly and believe your claim should be covered, it’s worth pursuing an appeal. If you have a National Flood Insurance... Beth Buczynski is a writer at NerdWallet.

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