Our thoughts are with those who lost loved ones and suffered damage as a result of Sunday’s catastrophic tornado outbreak. To help families and businesses start the recovery process, thousands of insurance adjusters are now working in the field.
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is also offering recovery information. The good news is that most tornado, windstorm, hail and similar severe weather-related losses are covered by homeowners, renters, commercial, or automobile insurance policies.
If you experienced a loss from the storms:
- Immediately contact your insurance agent or company representative
- Inspect property and cars for damage
- Inventory losses and photograph damage, and save related receipts to assist with claims handling
- Secure property from further damage or theft
- Check the background and legitimacy of repair contractors. Ask your insurance company for assistance in locating a reputable contractor.
- Keep detailed records of business activity and extra expenses during the interruption period, and prepare records to show the income from the business both before and after the loss.
