In the Event of a Claim
What You Should Do
Auto Accident
- First and foremost, if anyone is injured, provide
immediate first aid assistance and call for emergency services.
- Exchange your name,
address, telephone number and insurance information with the driver of the other car(s) involved in
the accident.
- Write down the following information:
- The date, time, and place of the
accident
- Description of how the accident occurred
- The name and address of the owner of
the other vehicle
- The other driver’s Social Security and driver’s license numbers
- The
names and addresses of all passengers and witnesses
- The license plate numbers of the other
vehicles, including witnesses
- Promptly report the accident to the nearest police station
and complete any necessary incident reports.
- Cooperate fully with the police, but do not
make any admissions about your responsibility in the accident.
- Report the claim to your
insurance agent immediately.
- Do not sign any statements for anyone other than an authorized
representative of your insurance company or agency. Be sure to request proper identification.
Property Losses In the event of a property loss, such as a
structure fire or natural disaster, here are some tips on what should be done:
- First and foremost, if anyone is injured, provide
immediate first aid assistance and call for emergency services.
- Take appropriate steps to
prevent further damage to the property.
- Report the claim to your insurance agent immediately.
What We Will Do
When you contact our office to report a loss, the account executive
will complete the necessary forms and send them to your insurance company for processing.
The insurance company will assign a claims adjuster to your account. The claims adjuster
will contact you to set up an appointment to view the damaged property and process the loss.
Our agency will work consistently with the insurance company and adjuster to resolve any
questions and ensure that your claim is processed promptly and efficiently. If you encounter
any problems, be sure to contact our Customer Service department immediately for assistance.
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