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It is very rare that an insurer would cancel your policy after a single claim unless the insurer determines that the claim was the result of some severe negligence or a persistent moral hazard such as lack of maintenance.
Multiple claims however are another matter. Excessive claims activity usually will result in the companies reassessment of the risk factors associated with a homeowners insurance policy.
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After a claim can you still use your insurance policy?
An insurance policy should still remain valid for the remaining term following a claim providing that the claim is such that it does not require the insurer to cancel the policy. You should check with your insurer.
I had a house fire last year and my insurance company dropped me after the claim Can my girlfriend purchase a homeowners insurance policy and claim that she has never had a canceled policy?
She can buy a new policy all day long and claim she had never had a policy cancel if: 1. She is the only person on the deed to the house. 2. She never had a policy cancel.
Can an insurance company cancel policy for late payment after a claim is filed?
You bet. See, it works like this ... you pay for a service (insurance coverage) ... as long as you keep paying on time, you have coverage. One thing you don't want to ever do is make a late payment while a claim is being handled ... the insurance company thinks you are no longer interested in having them provide insurance coverage, and cancels your policy. Some insurance companies automatically cancel anybody for filing an accident claim.
Will an insurance provider that offers cheap rates cancel your policy if you have to submit a claim?
Some insurance policies have no tolerance for accidents and may cancel your policy after your first claim. Others, like State Farm, will place you into a lower group with higher rates if you have an accident.
Can you change home insurance after a claim?
If you have filed a home insurance claim through your existing home insurance company, you do have the right to change insurance companies if you were unhappy with the service you were provided, or for any other reason. As long as you have coverage in place at the time of the claim, you can cancel your policy and bind coverage with another company. It is important to receive quotes and bind your coverage before cancelling your policy because some companies will not accept homeowners with claims on their claims history report.
Can your auto insurance company cancel your insurance while you have an open claim?
Yes, your claim is based on the date that it happens so it's more important for you policy to be in force on that day.
Can a home policy be cancelled with pending claim?
Yes, it happens all the time. The homeowner can cancel the policy at any time or the company might cancel for various reasons outlined in the policy (insurance contract) you signed. Either party, the insured, or the company, could cancel the policy, However if it is a choice of the homeowner, it would be best to maintain the policy as is untill the claim is resolved. You want to remember that once you cancel your policy. You will no longer have an agent in that company to advocate on your behalf.
Will an insurance company pay a claim that occurred during a covered period if you cancel the policy?
Yes, So long as the policy was not already canceled at the time of the loss.
Are the priginal documents necessary to claim on a life insurance policy or are copies okay?
No. You don't have to have the original policy in order to file a claim. Insurance companies have a lost policy form that covers the situation where your original policy is not available. This also occurs when you need to make a change or do anything else on your policy. You can always request a copy of your policy from the insurance company if you can't locate yours.
Why LIC term insurance policy is costlier than other insurance companies?
Probably because, they are the best insurance company in India and have the highest claim settlement ratio
Can any insurance company cancel your policy because of necessary roof repairs?
Sure. If you do not maintain the property you can expect any insurance company to cancel your policy. Maintenance is not covered by a homeowners insurance policy but lack of proper maintenance is a definite cause for cancellation. They do not want to insure a property that is not kept up. The term insurance companies use is pride of ownership. This shows that the owner cares about and for the property. If the roof already needs replacing the next time a small storms comes also comes a claim for a roof that should have already been replaced.
What can you do if your insurance agent changed insurance companies for your home owner's policy but forgot to include jewelry coverage and now that you need to make a loss claim you're not covered?
agent has and E&O policy (errors and ommissions) file the claim under that......
