Navigating Insurance Claims after Hurricane Irene- Part II

August 28th, 2011

This is a continuation of a prior post about how to pursue a claim for your damages after Irene.

Below are some other very helpful links from the Maryland Insurance Commission and Commissioner Therese Goldsmith

The Press Release “Frequently Asked Questions After a Weather-Related Loss,” will help you understand the terms of your coverage including the limits of your insurance coverage, the difference between Replacement Cost Value and Actual Cost Value, the definition of Flood coverage, Additional Living Expenses and Downed Trees.

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Now that Irene has passed, how do I get the Insurance Company to handle my damage? Part I

August 28th, 2011

So, you woke up the day after Hurricane Irene blew through (if you could sleep through the wind and rain) and the house is still standing (most of it, anyway.) Or, you were evacuated and you came back to assess the damage to your home, motor vehicles and all of your most beloved personal possessions.  What do you do next?

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