The world is changing. Waiving or rebating insurance deductibles has always been insurance fraud, but now state legislators and regulators are taking note. A minimum of 28 states have laws making it illegal to waive or rebate a homeowner’s deductible, in addition to insurance fraud. Most of those laws require the payment of a fine and many include the “opportunity” to go to jail.
So, why do roofing contractors do it? Simple. To close the deal with the homeowner before the next contractor does.