Insurers deny full repair coverage despite independent engineer findings
After a wind-damage roof claim was approved for only partial spot repairs, a homeowner retained a professional engineer whose report confirmed spot repairs were unsafe and full replacement was required — yet the insurer did not update its assessment and instead denied further coverage entirely. This reflects insurers discounting independent expert findings that contradict their initial claim scoping.
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