What is storm and weather damage insurance?
by Admin
Posted on 27-03-2023 12:55 PM
In recent years the uk has suffered from the worst storms to date damaging the exterior of properties all over the country. Trees have fallen causing extensive damage, roofs have not been able to withstand the sheer power of winds and rainfall has resulted in extensive water damage.
Through the storms, we have been inundated with calls and enquires as the insurance industry failed to cope with the number of incidents. During this time, we have not had a problem processing claims and restoring property back to its pre-incident state. As well as being able to perform the most extensive storm restorations, there has been a wide range of damages to all aspects of exterior housing.
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Getting in touch with a reliable and experienced contractor is important. You want to stick to calling in the ones that have experience working with insurance claims. This is because the contractor may already have a streamlined process of coordinating and communicating with the insurance company. You can get multiple opinions and cost estimates from different contractors if you want. But, it may lead to your insurance company approving the least cost option. We have found that the least cost option may not be the best option when it comes to getting work done on our homes. It is important to note that an experienced storm damage contractor will be able to help settle the claim with your insurance provider so that all the work that will need to be done to get your property back to the pre-storm condition will be paid for by your insurance provider and not out of your pocket.
Whether reporting storm damage to your property over the phone or through your mobile device, the insurance information institute (i. I. I. ) offers the following tips on how to file an insurance claim: contact your insurer as soon as possible to begin the process. Provide your insurer with your policy number and the best phone number and email address at which to reach you. After a major storm, insurers visit those with the most severe damage first. Be prepared to provide an accurate description of the extent of the property damage. Explain any special needs of your family, particularly if personal circumstances require that you get priority.
What can I claim for after a storm?
The power of a storm can be frightening, and the damage caused expensive. Working with insurance companies to get your claim resolved is often slow and painful – our team will take away that pain.
Storm damage claims are complicated, and we use a range of resources to substantiate your claim. Usually, when you try to register a claim, your insurance company will appoint a loss adjuster to look after their interests and minimise the pay-out they may be liable for. They will scrutinise your policy to ensure that you have complied with its conditions and have adequate sums insured. If you are underinsured, they will attempt to significantly reduce the pay-out. These loss adjusters are paid for and employed by insurers and are not independent. You need someone on your side.
By barrettm | may 18, 2019 | uncategorized | 5 comments thunderstorms, wind storms, hail storms, and even tornadoes can all cause wind damage to your property – and even high winds can wreak havoc on unsecured structures or rooftops, causing roof leaks and other potentially catastrophic roof damage. If you live somewhere where wind damage or wind storms are a regular occurrence, you should know how to handle wind damage insurance claims and similar insurance issues, which are often covered under your homeowners’ insurance policy – but as always, examine the policy and see if you are covered for wind damage to your roof or other property, or if you need to sign up for additional wind insurance coverage.