Storms in Alabama can cause sudden water damage that leads to mold growth. Homeowners often wonder whether they are responsible for the damage or if their insurance will provide coverage. However, the answer depends on how the mold developed and what your policy...
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Homeowner’s Insurance Matters
How can homeowners challenge a “pre-existing damage” claim?
One of the most common tactics homeowners’ insurance companies use to reduce or deny a payout is the “pre-existing damage” argument. While this can feel like a roadblock to repairing your home, it does not automatically prevent you from recovering under your policy....
My home insurance company won’t return my calls. Now what?
When you are dealing with damage to your home and your insurance company will not return your calls, the frustration you may understandably feel can be overwhelming. In Alabama, insurance companies are required to handle claims in good faith, which includes...
3 common forms of bad faith insurance practices
People who pay for homeowners insurance and other types of coverage generally expect support if emergencies occur. Some people invest in robust policies specifically because they worry about the financial implications of a personal emergency or an incident that...
Can homeowners insurance cover temporary housing costs?
Homeowners insurance policies serve two primary functions. These policies protect people from liability if others get hurt at their properties. Premises liability coverage can pay for medical expenses and property damage losses if a visitor falls down the stairs on...
Filing a home insurance claim when a pipe bursts in the basement
When a pipe bursts in a home, especially in the basement, it can be both an emotional and financial nightmare. Between dealing with the immediate water damage and facing potentially costly repairs, homeowners often wonder if their insurance will cover the incident. ...
The risk of settling insurance claims if houses are uninhabitable
Homeowners insurance provides multiple types of protection that people usually never need. Most people never have a visitor get hurt when visiting their home, so they never file a claim against their liability coverage. Most homeowners never have a crime occur at...
How long can homeowner’s insurance companies delay claim payments?
Homeowner's insurance is both a form of personal protection and a financial necessity for many people. Mortgage companies generally require homeowner's insurance coverage to protect the investment they make when they fund a mortgage. Even those who have paid off their...
3 things your home insurance policy should cover
When it comes to safeguarding one of your most significant investments, your home, having the right insurance policy is crucial. Your home is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s a haven, a sanctuary and a representation of your dreams and aspirations. Protecting...
What is “bad faith” as it relates to insurance claims?
"Bad faith" in the context of insurance claims is a legal term used to describe a situation where an insurance company fails to fulfill its obligations to its policyholder in a fair and honest manner. At the heart of bad faith is the breach of the insurer’s duty to...

