For Owners of Insured Homes, Cars or Other Property Damaged by the Blizzard, the First Step to Recovery is Filing a Claim
Make Temporary Repairs to Prevent Further Damage--and Document Everything, Says the I.I.I.
Make Temporary Repairs to Prevent Further Damage--and Document Everything, Says the I.I.I.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As millions dig out from one of the heaviest snowfalls ever to hit the eastern United States, many may have questions about the claims filing process, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
In the event of storm related damage, contact your insurance professional as soon as possible. Let them know the extent of the damage and where you can be reached if you had to relocate. Those filing a flood insurance claim should contact the same agent or broker who sold them the policy.
The claims process begins when the insurance company asks you to complete a "proof of claim" form, says the I.I.I. The claim generally needs to be filed within 60 days—this includes estimates, engineering reports and other documents to support your claim. The insurance company will then usually send an adjuster out to the residence to assess the damage.
When filing an insurance claim, the I.I.I. recommends taking the following steps:
Homeowners and Renters Insurance Claims
Flood Insurance Claims
Auto Insurance Claims
RELATED LINKS
Videos: Filing a Homeowners Claim: 6 Steps; The I's on Auto Insurance: The Claim Game
The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.
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