Your claim was denied for Insured-Caused Damage. Here is what that means.
Carrier claims the insured intentionally or through gross negligence caused the loss.
Your claim was denied for this reason.
Denial is not the final word on your claim. Many denials are overturned with proper documentation and legal grounding.
Carrier claims the insured intentionally or through gross negligence caused the loss.
Legitimate scenarios
When this denial holds up
When evidence shows intentional action or gross negligence.
Contest these
When this denial is improper
When ordinary accident or third-party cause.
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We review your policy and estimate at no cost. If we take your case, our fee only comes from the increased recovery.
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What kind of damage?
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Counter-evidence to assemble
Evidence list
- ✓Police or fire marshal report
- ✓Witness statements
- ✓Expert accident analysis
Action
Next steps
- 01
Request the specific denial reason in writing
Ask for policy language and factual basis. Vague denials are unsustainable.
- 02
Gather counter-evidence
Each item on the checklist above strengthens your position.
- 03
Submit supplemental documentation
Send to the claim file. Request review. Timeline clock restarts.
- 04
Escalate if needed
Public adjuster, Florida DFS complaint, mediation under FS 627.7015, or litigation.
No obligation. No fee unless recovery.
Many denials are overturned with proper representation.
Similar patterns
Related denial reasons
Policy language excludes any loss involving excluded perils, even partially.
Carrier claims damage is from earth movement (not sinkhole activity), which is typically excluded.
Carrier classifies damage as flood, which is excluded under homeowners.
Carrier claims electronics damage from power surge is excluded.
Carrier claims damage is cosmetic and excluded under cosmetic damage endorsement.
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Another common reason a Florida property claim is denied.
Another common reason a Florida property claim is denied.
Another common reason a Florida property claim is denied.
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- ✓We work for policyholders, not insurance companies
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What kind of damage?
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