October 23, 2009
Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Sean Michael Shaw, Esq., on Thursday sent letters to the six largest property insurance companies in Florida with a list of questions regarding consumers who may be in jeopardy of not having their policies renewed due to Chinese Drywall.
“Many of these consumers have not only reported chronic property issues that have affected the value of their homes, but also health issues since the installation of the Chinese Drywall,” Insurance Consumer Advocate Shaw wrote. “What is even more troubling is that these consumers, who have paid their premiums in good faith, are not only having their claims denied, but may now be in jeopardy of not having their policies renewed.”
Insurance Consumer Advocate Shaw sent letters to State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company, HomeWise Preferred Insurance Company, Tower Hill Insurance Group, St. Johns Insurance Company, and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
A copy of Insurance Consumer Advocate Shaw’s letter to State Farm Florida Insurance Company is attached.