When you buy auto insurance, you hope you’ll never get into an accident and need to submit a claim. But if you do have to file one, you expect your policy to pay in full. Unfortunately, insurance ...

Homeowners insurance can cover damage to your property, whether it's from a burst pipe or a devastating fire. You'll need to file an insurance claim if you want to get compensated, however, and ...

On Dec. 5, 2024, one insurer contacted ValuePenguin claiming that the denial rate listed in this article is not consistent with their internal records. We will update this article with more ...

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When you fall in love with a potential new home, it's easy to be swayed by visions of the future and overlook the property's past. But before you make a commitment to buy, make sure you catch a ...

When insurance companies deciding on coverage and premiums, they typically request a Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) report, which contains the history of claims for a given property ...

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A letter arrives in the mail. Oh, great: It’s from your health insurance company. It contains some variation on the phrase “Your claim has been denied” and possibly “You may file an appeal to ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

When you file a home insurance property damage claim, your insurer will send an insurance adjuster to survey the damage and estimate a claim reimbursement. You can also hire your own public adjuster ...

An insurance claims adjuster investigates and settles claims. The most common types of insurance adjusters are public adjusters, company adjusters and independent adjusters. Each state has unique ...

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