Federal rules give you at least nine months to file a written damage claim, but the process works best when you act quickly. Taking photos, saving receipts and keeping damaged items as you found them ...

In light of the devastation left behind by the six wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles County in January, there are 180,000 people displaced in the area. The latest data indicates that more than 40,000 ...

Grab your phone and take a video of the damage and record your voice, explaining what you're seeing, what happened. Pictures and video are great tools to document damage. #3 Stop further damage. "You ...

Filing a bike insurance claim can be stress-free if you act promptly and know the process. Ensure safety, document damages, and inform your insurer immediately to expedite your claim. Avoid common ...

Water can wreck a home in hours, but what really determines your payout is how long that water sits and how quickly you act.

Following Helene, North Carolinians are examining damage to their homes and properties and planning for clean-up and repairs. Filing an insurance claim may be part of that process. As recovery efforts ...

TEXAS (KXAN) — As Texans impacted by Hurricane Beryl begin assessing any storm damages, the Texas Department of Insurance is stressing the importance of kickstarting a claim process. “If you’ve never ...

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