Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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In most cases, home insurance will help pay to repair or replace your roof after damage from a storm or accident. Insurance doesn't pay to fix normal wear and tear. That means you're responsible for ...