LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury
Insurance policyholders who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael
can report damages and losses through Mercury's claims hotline at
(800) 503-3724. Georgians can help spread this message by following
@MercuryIns on Twitter and ReTweeting: "Mercury policyholders
impacted by #HurricaneMichael call (800) 503-3724 to file a claim
ASAP."
"Recovering from a hurricane can be very difficult for the
millions of people in its path, but we want all of our Georgia customers to know that the Mercury
claims team is ready to help," says Mercury Insurance Chief Claims
Officer Randy Petro. "We urge
residents returning to storm-damaged homes to take the necessary
precautions to protect their family and pets, and use extra care
when traveling through flooded areas."
Mercury claims adjusters will assess wind and rain damage, but
homeowners seeking coverage from flood and debris flows should
review the National Flood Insurance Program at
www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/about/nfip_overview.jsp.
Mercury policyholders should follow these simple steps to help
expedite the claims process.
When filing a claim
- Contact Mercury immediately to report your loss.
- Be prepared to provide your policy number.
- Do not remove debris or damaged property that may be related to
your claim.
Steps after filing a claim
- Prepare a detailed inventory of destroyed or damaged
property.
- Offer photos or videos of your home and possessions to your
adjuster, if these are available.
- Keep copies of communications between you and your
adjuster.
- Keep records and receipts for additional living expenses that
were incurred if you were forced to leave your home, and provide
copies to your adjuster.
Mercury Insurance encourages customers to review their
homeowners and auto insurance policies with their local agents on a
yearly basis to make sure they have the coverage they need.
Additional hurricane preparedness and recovery
resources:
NOAA National Weather Service:
www.weather.gov/safety.php
American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/getprepared
Federal Emergency Management Agency: www.ready.gov
ABOUT MERCURY INSURANCE
Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a
multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering
personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a
network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New
Jersey, New York,
Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized
in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more
information visit www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow
the company on Twitter.
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