The damage that Sandy has caused is unimaginable. If you’re one of the thousands of individuals who have suffered from the hurricane, our hearts go out to you. We hope that you’re safe.
For those with renters insurance that have also suffered property damage, and are wondering about making a claim, below are some contact numbers and links that should be helpful. Please be prepared, however, for the high likelihood that your policy does not cover damage from a hurricane/flooding. According to RentersInsurance.com, ”a standard renters insurance policy will not cover hurricane or flood damage.” Nonetheless, it’s still a good idea to double check your policy to see what is covered and to contact your insurance company. Look for the section titled “Losses not Insured,” and then look for any riders that you may have in place that do cover flood insurance. But again, unfortunately most renters opt to not add flood insurance.
Before contacting your insurance company:
1) Before cleaning up, thoroughly document all damage with photos or video (ideally use both)
2) Review your policy
3) Contact your insurance company
Contact information for common companies
Allstate
Claims: 800-255-7828)
Claim Center
Ameriprise
Claims: 800.872.5246
Claim Center
ASI
Claims: 866-274-5677
Farmers
Claims: 800-435-7764
Claim Center
What’s covered
First American
Claim Center
Claims: 866-874-1295 or 888-922-5344
Geico
Claim Center for their various underwriters
Homesite Insurance Group
Claims: 866-621-4823
Claim Center
Liberty Mutual
Claims: 800-225-2467
Claim Center
StateFarm
Claims: 800-782-8332
Claim Center
Travelers
Claims: 800-252-4633
Claim Center
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