Policyholder Question – How does an insurer define physical loss to property?

Policyholder Question – How does an insurer define physical loss to property?

The following is an insurance claim question we answered for a policyholder through the United Policyholders Ask an Expert Forum. Q. Our insurer rejected our mold claim, even though we have additional coverage for mold, as well as for, “Sudden and accidental tearing apart, cracking, burning or bulging of a steam or hot water heating system, an…

Hurricane Season and a Special Concern for Condominium Community Claims

Hurricane Season and a Special Concern for Condominium Community Claims

Florida’s condominium community, it’s heads up time up for this year’s hurricane season and the escalating threat as we approach the most active time for tropical storm development. A few new releases from some of the weather pundits raised the possibility of more tropical storms this year. This is the second time this year the…

Panhandle Property Owners – Beware of Mold – Is it Covered?

Those in the Pensacola, Destin, Gulf Breeze and Ft. Walton Beach area who experienced any type of water intrusion from the severe flooding that hit the Panhandle, Florida areas may experience mold infiltration. It can grow unseen for months and create a serious health hazard. In the past, mold damage claims were covered under most property insurance when it resulted…