Homeowners Insurance Adjusters Systematically Underestimate Storm and Water Damage Claims
A homeowner with a $270,000 policy received a fraction of the payout needed after storm damage, because the insurance adjuster performed a cursory inspection, missed extensive water damage and mold later confirmed by a remediation company, and refused to revise the settlement. This points to a structural gap in how insurers assess and validate damage claims.
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