Is Hurricane Irma Boat Dock Damage a Covered Insurance Claim?

by Charles R. Tutwiler on 10/5/2017

Is Hurricane Irma Boat Dock Damage a Covered Insurance Claim?

We are getting a number of inquiries from policyholders regarding damages to docks, piers and other manmade structures built over or close to the water as a result of Hurricane Irma. Based on personal observations, Hurricane Irma caused unprecedented damage to coastal area structures from wind, water and in some cases, collapse and subsidence which were holding up seawalls and bulkheads. So what’s deal? Are the docks, piers, seawalls, etc., covered by property insurance policies?

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Is Boat Dock Damage a Covered Insurance Claim from Hurricane Matthew?

by Charles R. Tutwiler on 12/9/2016

Is Boat Dock Damage a Covered Insurance Claim from Hurricane Matthew?

We are getting a number of inquiries from policyholders following the passing of Hurricanes Hermine and Hurricane Matthew about damages to docks, piers, and other manmade structures built over or close to the water. As both of this year’s hurricanes remained offshore for most of their passing, the tropical storm forced winds nonetheless caused quite a bit of damage to coastal area structures, which included damage from wind, water and in some cases, collapse land subsidence which were holding up seawalls and bulkheads.Read More

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