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Released: November 01, 2012
Filing insurance claims after Sandy: What to expect
Source: Les Christie, CNNMoney
Damaging winds. Fire. Floods. It's bad enough that millions of homeowners had to endure the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, but now many have to deal with their insurance companies. Since claims are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, it helps to act fast. While homeowners typically receive a payment from their insurer within several days, the high volume of claims brought on by Sandy could mean it will be weeks before some people see a check, said Robert Hunter, Director of Insurance for Consumer Federation of America (CFA). All but the most complicated cases, however, should settle within 30 days, he said.Read Full Article: Filing insurance claims after Sandy: What to expect
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