Filing a Homeowner's Insurance Claim

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Filing a Homeowner's Insurance Claim

Preparation is key

When a disaster occurs such as a fire or a flood, a homeowner is often stressed out, scared, and confused. The claim process will go smoothly if you are able to take few moments to gather thoughts and the facts regarding the incident.

The first bit of information that an insurance company will want to know is the date of loss. You should report any incidents as soon as they happen to your insurance company, preferably the same day. Sometimes however the damage is not discovered until several days or some items several weeks after the incident occurs. This happens particularly in incidents where a seasonal second home sustains damage through a winter season. Make sure you establish the best-known date of loss and provide this information to your insurer.

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