The state’s top insurance regulator’s recent suggestion that Florida’s most popular roofing might go the way of copper piping may have you wondering what to do if your insurance company insists you ...

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It is possible for your homeowners insurance company to pay for a new roof if your current roof was damaged by a covered peril and you file a claim promptly. Your roof is often the most exposed ...

You probably don’t think about your roof often — and that’s not a bad thing. If you are thinking about it, chances are something’s gone wrong. When roofs wear out or sustain damage, the right ...

Whether or not your home insurance company will pay a roof insurance claim depends on what caused the damage to your roof. Home insurance may cover roof damage if a tree falls on your house, but not ...

The average life expectancy of the most common type of roof (asphalt shingle) is 15 to 18 years. (Klaus Larsen LLC) Many homeowners underestimate roof age. Inaccurate roof age costs home insurers ...

A typical all-perils homeowners insurance policy does cover your roof and the cost of replacing it if it gets damaged. That's the good news. But usually, you're covered only if the damage or ...

In most cases, home insurance will help pay to repair or replace your roof after damage from a storm or accident. Insurance doesn't pay to fix normal wear and tear. That means you're responsible for ...