4 Out of 10 Roof Insurance Claims Are DENIED in 2026 — Here’s Why

Описание: If you’ve ever filed a roof insurance claim and ended up with no payout, you’re not alone — and you’re not crazy.
In this video, we break down real, public homeowners insurance data showing that in 2024, over 40% of insurance claims were closed with no payment, and some major insurance companies were close to 50%.
This is not a sales video.
There’s no pitch, no pressure — just clear explanations backed by real sources so homeowners can understand why roof claims are getting denied and how to avoid costly mistakes.
We cover:
Why roof insurance claims are being denied more often
Which insurance companies deny the most claims
The difference between storm damage vs wear-and-tear
How filing the wrong claim can actually hurt you later
What to do before you ever file a roof claim
All sources are linked below so you can review the data yourself.

⏱️ Video Chapters
[00:00] — Intro: Roof Insurance Claims Denied With $0 Payouts (You’re Not Alone)
[00:40] — What “Claims Closed With No Payment” Actually Means
[01:10] — Homeowners Insurance Claim Denial Trends (2004–2024 Data)
[01:40] — Insurance Companies With the Highest No-Pay Claim Rates
[03:17] — Why Roof Claims Are Getting Harder to Approve
[04:03] — Storm Damage vs Wear-and-Tear: Why Claims Get Rejected
[04:43] — The Hidden Risk of Filing a Roof Insurance Claim
[04:57] — What Homeowners Should Do Before Filing a Roof Claim
[05:29] — How to Avoid Roof Insurance Claim Denials

🔎 Key Data Sources & References
📊 Homeowners Claims Closed With No Payment (Weiss Ratings / NAIC Analysis)
https://weissratings.com/en/weiss-lan...
📄 Historical Claim Data Table (2004–2024)
https://adjustor.com/wp-content/uploa...
🏠 Roof Repair & Replacement Cost Trends (Verisk)
https://www.verisk.com/insurance/visu...
📰 Rising Deductibles & Coverage Restrictions Explained
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/busi...

🧠 Who This Video Is For
This video is especially helpful if:
Your roof insurance claim was denied or paid $0
You’re thinking about filing a claim after storm damage
Your roof is aging and you’re waiting for insurance to replace it
You want to avoid claim mistakes that raise future premiums

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If you’ve had a roof insurance claim denied, or closed with no payment, drop a comment below and share:
The insurance company
What happened
Whether wear-and-tear was cited
Comparing notes is how homeowners stay informed.

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