Having an accident or enduring a catastrophe can be a very stressful thing, but we don’t think reporting an insurance claim should be. That’s why we want to point out some basic do’s and don’t when you are involved in a loss.
- Do take all reasonable action to protect your property from further loss.
- Do report to the appropriate law enforcement and/or Coast Guard in the event of theft, vandalism, collision, property damage, loss of life or bodily injury.
- As soon as practical, take pictures of the damage
- Do notify your agent or insurance company as soon as practical of the occurrence that could result in a claim.
- Don’t assume any obligation or admit liability unless authorized in writing by the insurance company.
- Don’t make repairs to the damage until authorized by the insurance company.
Claim Acknowledgement
When you notify us of a claim, we will report it to the insurance company. We will respond back to you with a claims number and the insurance company adjuster, if assigned. The claim number assignment is the acknowledgement that we have received your claims notification. If you do not receive an acknowledgement from us within 48 hours of logging your claim, please make contact directly with our office.
Repairs
Accessible Marine Insurance authorizes no repairs. Repairs should not commence until the insurance company approves the claim and authorizes repairs. The role of the claims adjuster is to review the claim for coverage and authorize you to proceed with repairs. Typically, repair authorization will not be granted until the insurance company has a written estimate of repairs from the repair vendor, a copy of any police and an original notarized Statement of Loss. It is recommended that each component of the paperwork be submitted back to the claims adjustor as available.