PALM HARBOR, Fla. — It’s hurricane season in Florida, and the reality is that some homeowners who had existing claims with insurance companies that have gone into receivership are still without coverage while previous claims are still open.

One Pinellas County woman discovered she had black mold growing in the walls of her new home. She had opened a claim with her property insurance, Avatar, which went into liquidation shortly after. Her claim became one of the thousands that the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) had to pick up from companies that’d gone under.

Slater received a little more than $3,000 from FIGA for some of the interior mold, but the price tag for the work needed was closer to $20,000. Slater has been waiting for her homeowner’s association with Progressive Management to help with part of it for months.

Slater had Avatar Insurance and is one of 45,000 claims that has fallen into receivership in the last two years alone.

If you are a homeowner whose insurance company is in receivership, FIGA advises:

  • Go straight to your insurance agent for advice.
  • You’re covered for 30 days while you find a new insurance company.
  • If you have an existing claim, document everything.
  • Keep in mind, FIGA takes about 30-40 days just to receive a report on your claim.

Consumer Law Office – Handling Property Insurance Mold Damage Claims & Disputes from the Start of Damage to Settlement

If you are engaged in a dispute with your insurance company over a water or mold damage claim, you should immediately contact Consumer Law Office (CLO) and have your property damage claim reviewed by one of our Florida Property Damage Claim Attorneys. Our claim attorneys are highly experienced in these matters and use their knowledge of insurance law and adjusting to determine the nature and scope of your property damage.

Whether you have filed your claim with your insurance company or need help filing your claim with your insurance company, CLO will help you with your property damage claim so that you can receive the compensation you are entitled to under your insurance policy.

CLO has recovered millions of dollars for our clients and are ready to provide you with a FREE inspection of your home and assist you with every step of your insurance claim process.

 

There are no upfront fees, and we only get paid when your claim gets paid.

Contact us today for a free consultation: 305-940-0924 or visit https://consumerlawoffice.com/