Termite damage is not in the exclusion in my home insurance policy. Can I still claim for termite damage because it didn’t have this clause.
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Termite damage is not in the exclusion in my home insurance policy. Can I still claim for termite damage because it didn’t have this clause.
Asked on April 30, 2009 under Insurance Law
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
You can try -- if it is not specifically excluded, you should check it with a fine tooth comb to see if it could potentially be excluded in other clauses. But try to make the claim -- what is the worst that can happen -- insurance company denies?
If it denies your claim, file a complaint with your State's Dept of Insurance if you truly believe it is covered. Bad faith insurance coverage is a big no-no in all states.
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