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Brandon Marcus

Why 1 in 5 Home Insurance Claims Are Denied — And the Simple Fix Most People Miss

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Home insurance feels like a safety net…until it suddenly isn’t. A surprising number of homeowners file claims expecting relief, only to get hit with a denial letter instead. Industry estimates suggest that roughly 1 in 5 home insurance claims never get approved, leaving people scrambling to cover major repair costs out of pocket.

That stat isn’t just frustrating; it’s expensive, stressful, and often avoidable. The twist? Most denials come down to a handful of preventable mistakes that slip under the radar until it’s too late.

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