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Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ...

Filing a home insurance claim can be a long process. Most companies allow you to file small claims online. But if your home has significant damage or you're unsure whether your claim would be covered, ...