Insurers shifted roof-replacement costs onto homeowners thanks to a new federal rule — just in time for hail and hurricane season
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Genna Contino
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Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: File an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or cough up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.
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