After landfall in late September, Hurricane Ian left unprecedented destruction and damage in its wake. Less than two months later Hurricane Nicole, a category one storm, struck the opposite coast of Florida and left additional damage and flooding to homes throughout the state including Central Florida. Many homeowners in Florida have questions about filing insurance claims.

The George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) Legal Education Series offered a free community webinar focused on the “Nuts and Bolts of a Property Homeowner Insurance Claim.” RumbergerKirk attorney and GEBA member Reed Blair provided insights and answered questions such as:

• How soon should you file a claim to your insurance company?
• How do you file a claim and what should you expect once you file the claim?

In addition, he shared some “do’s and don’ts” when filing a claim in Florida to help those who may have faced property losses in the aftermath of the storms or otherwise. Key takeaways he shared:

1. Never to wait to file your claim as time is of the essence
2. It is very important to understand your obligations as a homeowner under your insurance policy