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Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

Insurance Journal

Deductibles serve several purposes. They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … They provide some premium relief for the insured.

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The Problem(s) With Hail Claims – Part 3

Insurance Journal

My previous two columns (May and June 2024) addressed issues with hail and windstorm claims regarding the discovery and reporting of damage, actual cash value versus replacement cost valuation and 180-day reporting conditions, percentage deductibles, special cosmetic damage limitations, and …

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Home Insurance Deductibles: What You Need to Know

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

The deductible is one of the most important decisions to make when choosing a homeowners policy. We are here to help you fully understand what a home insurance deductible is and which is best for you. What is a Home Insurance Deductible? The deductible isn’t just a one-time payment. Reach out to us today!

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Protect Your Finances: The Truth About Small Insurance Claims

Shield Insurance Agency

Shield Insurance Blog | Small Insurance Claims | Contact Our Sales Team! Small Insurance Claims Can Raise Premiums Small insurance claims, such as those for minor property damage, may seem like a hassle to deal with. However, filing small insurance claims can have long-term financial consequences.

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Insurance Claims-Handling Best Practices: Ensuring Smooth Claims Processing for Your Clients

Word & Brown

According to reporting last year by KFF (the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism formerly known as the Kaiser Family Foundation) data from insurers for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans show nearly 17% of in-network claims were denied in 2021.

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Court Finds Policy Term, “Windstorm,” to be Ambiguous in Coverage Dispute Involving Tornado

The Property Insurance Law Observer

The insureds suffered property damage caused by a tornado and subsequently submitted a claim to their insurer. The insurer paid only a portion of the claim because it maintained that the tornado that struck and damaged the property was a “windstorm” and, therefore, the claim was subject to the policy’s “Windstorm or Hail Deductible.”

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Blog Post: The Perils of Claiming the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion When Sponsoring an Immigrant on an Affidavit of Support

LexisNexis

at the time of filing the I-864 and no longer claiming the FEIR for the current tax year. An LPR who is claiming the FEIE based on being a bona fide resident must be a citizen of a country that has a treaty with the U.S. A sponsor who finds themselves in this scenario would need to show that they have taken steps to make the U.S.

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