In Sandy's wake: Tips on homeowner's insurance
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Some homeowners who haven't read their insurance policies closely might be in for an unpleasant surprise when they file claims for damage from Sandy.
Since the 1990s, most homeowner policies have included hurricane deductibles typically equal to 2 to 5 percent of an insured home's coverage, said broker Thomas Crowley of Maran Corporate Risk Associates in Southampton. That's in addition to...
