{"id":638,"date":"2015-03-17T15:05:17","date_gmt":"2015-03-17T15:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeinsuranceking.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2015-03-17T15:06:21","modified_gmt":"2015-03-17T15:06:21","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-my-homeowners-insurance-claim-is-denied","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gethomeinsurancequotes.com\/blog\/what-should-i-do-if-my-homeowners-insurance-claim-is-denied\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I do if my homeowners insurance claim is denied?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You assume you are covered, call your agent, file a claim, only to get a letter in the mail a few days later denying your claim.<\/p><\/div>\n

In the event of a major burglary, fire, flood or other disaster that severely damages your home, one of the first thoughts that will probably go through your head is about your insurance policy. You assume you are covered, call your agent, file a claim, only to get a letter in the mail a few days later denying your claim.<\/p>\n

While you may want to call up your insurer and give them a piece of your mind or sit down and dissolve in a pool of tears, none of these are a good idea.<\/p>\n

Your first move should be to pull out your policy and give it a good read\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Unfortunately, the majority of us never read our policy in its entirety until it becomes a necessity. This is often a mistake, fully understanding your coverage<\/a> is extremely important in the world of insurance.<\/p>\n

There can be many reasons for a denial of claim. Here are just a few reasons that your insurer may have denied your claim:<\/p>\n