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September 12, 2024
Here are some tips to make the recovery as easy as possible
Hurricane Francine: Navigating the Claims Process
Hurricane Francine made landfall Wednesday as a Category 2 storm that caused power outages for thousands of homes and businesses and flooded parts of the state.
Here are some steps to making the recovery process as easy as possible.
Navigating the Insurance Claims process
If your home or small business was impacted by the storm, consider the following when it comes time to file and resolve your insurance claim:
Once it’s safe, call your insurance company.
At a minimum, you’ll want to ask:
- What types of damage are covered?
- How long will it take to process my claim?
- Will I need to obtain estimates for repairs?
- To substantiate your loss, prepare an inventory of damaged or destroyed items and give a copy to the adjuster, along with copies of any receipts. Don’t throw out damaged items until the adjuster has visited. You should also consider photographing or videotaping the damage. If your property was destroyed, or you no longer have any records, work from memory.
- Identify structural damage to your business and any supporting structures. Make a list of everything you want to show the adjuster, such as cracks in the walls and missing roof tiles. You should also get the electrical system checked. Most insurance companies pay for these inspections.
- Get written bids from licensed contractors. The bids should include details of the materials to be used and prices on a line-by-line basis. This makes adjusting the claim faster and simpler.
- Keep copies of the lists and other documents you submit to your insurance company. Also, keep copies of whatever paperwork your insurance company gives you and record the names and phone numbers of everyone to whom you speak.
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