Long Island Property Owners Face Insurance Claim Denials
Your Long Island property suffered hurricane damage, coastal storm damage, fire, or water damage. You filed a claim expecting coverage. Your insurer denied the claim or offered 40% of actual losses.
Insurance companies target Long Island claims aggressively. They dispute wind versus flood causation after coastal storms. They undervalue repairs using pricing that ignores Long Island's high construction costs. They apply wind deductibles incorrectly.
Long Island property owners face unique challenges. Coastal properties experience regular storm damage. High property values mean large claim amounts insurers fight to minimize. Flood zones require separate insurance creating coverage coordination problems.
Why Long Island Claims Get Denied
Long Island experiences frequent severe weather. Hurricanes, nor'easters, winter storms, and coastal flooding cause billions in annual property damage. Hurricane Sandy alone caused over $8 billion in Long Island losses.
Insurers exploit coastal conditions by disputing causation. They claim wind damage was actually flood damage to avoid paying homeowners claims. They refuse coverage arguing damage occurred in flood zones requiring separate flood insurance.
Long Island construction costs rank among New York's highest. Nassau County and waterfront Suffolk properties face costs 35-55% above national averages. Insurers use national pricing that dramatically undervalues actual Long Island repair costs.