The Claim Game: A Homeowner's Guide to Avoiding an Insurance Catastrophe

In these troubled economic times a home is a precious commodity. Protecting that investment has never been more important for homeowners and property owners. When Mother Nature or good old fashion bad luck cause damage to a property, homeowners turn to their insurers to help them restore their property.. Insurers, meanwhile, are as equally interested in enhancing their bottom lines as homeowners are in protecting their investment. When these interests collide, the claim game begins and the fight to protect your home and get what is owed you becomes a high stakes game of chance. Without the right guidance, without knowing the Rules of the Game, rules written by and for the insurers, you could find yourself on the losing end. The Claim Game: A Homeowner's Guide to Avoiding an Insurance Catastrophe levels the playing field between homeowners and insurers by giving homeowners the knowledge and tools needed to empower themselves so that they can get every penny owed them and claim victory.. Discover the secrets to homeowners insurance settlement with the only step-by-step guide to property insurance claims written by an insurance insider. With 11 years experience as an insurance adjuster, author Andrew Wallingford exposes little-known methods that enable you to expedite your claim and get every penny owed you, making The Claim Game your comprehensive resource for property damage claims.. The Claim Game will teach you how to:- settle your claim quickly and fairly- reduce or eliminate your deductible- decipher your homeowners policy so it makes sense- discover hidden coverages that protect you and save you money- organize claim information to expedite your claim- get a denied claim covered- understand an estimate from a contractor or insurer- choose the right contractor, one that won't nail his sleeve to the wall. Also included:- claim-specific advice for many types of damage including hurricane, tornado, earthquake, hail, mold, water damage, fire and many others- an in-depth examination of the most common issues and concerns homeowners face