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Water damage, one of the leading and most costly causes of property damage in the U.S., is also one of the easiest and least expensive threats to mitigate. However, many homeowners are unaware of one simple solution that can prevent damage, save them money and give them peace of mind.
The Cost of water damage
According to two of our personal insurance carrier partners, roughly 1 in 60 homeowners suffer water damage inside their homes each year, and approximately 40% of homeowners have experienced water damage at some point. The average water damage claim costs approximately $12,500 to repair, but claims costing as much as $50,000...
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