Windstorm insurance may not be your only or best option

An analysis of the damage including the causes is a necessary starting point.

By John A. Moore | October 06, 2017 at 01:30 AM

As commercial and residential property owners in South Florida assess their damage after Hurricane Irma they should be cognizant that a claim against their own windstorm insurance may not be the only or best option.

This is true in part because making a claim against one's own insurer will inevitably require the payment of a deductible and may result in future higher premiums. Accordingly, consideration should be given as to whether other sources of recovery may exist to cover the damages.

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