Before Submitting a Claim
Experiencing a loss is never an ideal situation. It gets even trickier when you have to decide whether it is worth filing a claim or to just absorb the loss yourself to avoid the possibility of your rates going up or possibly even risk a notice of non-renewal. Be sure to click on the Chicago Tribune logo to read an informative article they've published about this topic before submitting a claim!
Knowing when to file an insurance claim
By Gregory Karp, Spending Smart, Tribune Newspapers
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