How To Claim Your Homeowners Insurance Amid The Pandemic

​With people spending more time at home during this pandemic, accidents may happen frequently. Also, natural disasters co-occur with the epidemic. The Covid-19 plague affected the behavior of policyholders in terms of claiming homeowners’ insurance and made an impact on the claiming process.

1. The Claiming Process
This process may vary from company to company. Here are the necessary steps when claiming homeowners’ insurance.

• Reporting A Claim
  Contact the insurance company as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Give details such as name, contact details, policy information, and details about loss or damage.
• Damage Inspection
  Make arrangements with the insurer for the actual inspection. By inspecting the damage, the insurer can discuss with the policyholder about what the homeowners’ insurance policy may or may not cover. Before such accidents occur, make sure to have enough coverage to prevent accumulating huge expenses.
• Document the Losses
  Make a list of everything wrecked inside the house. Take photos or videos of missing belongings and damaged furniture or areas.
• Securing Receipts
  Keep receipts for every change in the house, such as repairs, living arrangements, temporary housing arrangements, or property protection. The insurance agent may ask for these during the claiming process.

2. Settling the Claim
The time frame in settling a claim depends on the loss or damage and the insurer. Upon damage inspection, the insurer determines the amount of time needed to settle the claim. The insurer also ascertains the loss covered by the policy. The policyholder will then receive payment based on damage estimation.

3. Covid-19’s Effect on Homeowners Insurance Claims
Insurance companies have seen changes in homeowners’ insurance claims on the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Minor claims, such as water damage, became more frequent compared to broad claims. Since homeowners spend more time at home, they have more time to spot potential damages; hence, broad claims decreased. Insurance companies offer support to policyholders in their payments and claiming process. 

Conclusion
Claiming homeowners’ insurance becomes more frequent during this Covid-19 pandemic since people spend most of their time at home right now. The epidemic affected the claiming process. Therefore, it is essential to know what policyholders should do in filing a claim.

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