Storm saturation: Backlogs grow as $5.3B OKed in Irma claims, aid
A rapid-fire barrage of hurricanes including Harvey, Irma and Nate has stretched resources thin across the
More than 20,000 insurance claims in
About 35,000 households have applied for
Still, not everyone awaiting a visit can expect compensation. Almost as many insurance claims have been closed without payment (3,918) as with payment (4,109) in
The estimated value of claims filed so far against private insurers statewide is about
Possible reasons for closing claims without payment range from not meeting hurricane deductibles to finding claims invalid or payable by federal flood insurance as opposed to private homeowner policies.
"I had hoped by keeping up on my insurance it wasn't going to be wiping out my savings,"
Deductibles refer to what consumers must pay before insurance kicks in. Deductibles ranging from
"Most people choose a high deductible to reduce the amount of their annual premium," said
A disaster recovery center in
In addition, the
For a question or complaint about an insurance claim, call the state's insurance consumer helpline at 1-877-693-5236.
For federal aid with damage not covered by insurance, apply at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Or get help in person at a recovery center, such as the Carolyn Sims Center,
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