There are different and varied perils related to flood waters, such as 'overflow of rivers.' The details behind a particular flood claim may impact whether that loss is covered by insurance. (Photo: Shutterstock)
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Question: We have a condominium with the attached Howsoever Caused Endorsement, and the insurance company is denying them flood coverage. They are not allowing this because it was not named a flood by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), although it was a national disaster.
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