Whether it is a heavy thunderstorm, blizzard, flood or other natural disaster, it’s important to know what to do following the storm. Here is a seven-stop process you can follow.
If you’re home is damaged by a natural disaster, contact us for insurance assistance.
The insurance claims process can be difficult for claimants especially when you don’t have insurance claims consultants on your side. It becomes even more difficult in the event of an insurance claims dispute. That’s why, if you find yourself filing an insurance claim this fall or winter, be sure to have the professionals working by your side and on your behalf. Here at Norcia Insurance Consultants, we are the experts in insurance claims disputes for Minnesota and can help with any problems that come from filing an insurance claim. How do you know it’s time to dispute an insurance claim? The experts at Norcia are here to help.
Many insurance companies, rather than standing by their policyholders, try to dispute claims or vastly underestimate property losses. As a claimant, you should dispute an insurance claim if you believe you deserve a different response from the claims adjuster. The timing of when to launch your dispute can be imperative to the future of your claim. At Norcia Insurance Consultants, our insurance claims experts can help with the paperwork, timing and everything in between.
Once you receive a response you do not agree with from an insurance company, we will help you review your original claim to search for ways to improve it before opening a dispute. The claim you originally filed, if filed without our help, could contain mistakes or lack information that may have changed the insurance company’s answer.
That’s why you should enlist our help from the very beginning. From evaluating and recording damage, filing your claim and talking to your insurance company on your behalf to filling out and sending paperwork, our public adjusters will do everything we can to help. We will make sure all forms and documentation are filled out properly, and we will make sure to do our best to get you the full insurance payout you deserve.
We know it can be intimidating to go up against a large insurance company during insurance claims disputes. These corporations are usually worth a lot of money, and they want to do everything they can to hold onto as much of that money as possible. So, allow us to help you every step of the way. When you call Norcia Insurance Consultants, we can be your valuable resource in resolving any insurance disputes amicably. We work for you, not the insurance companies, and always have your best interest at heart.
Need help with any insurance claims disputes involving your Minnesota home or business? Call Norcia Insurance Consultants at 866-512-LOSS (5677) or you can contact us to set up your Free Consultation.
There are severe thunderstorms in the forecast. While this is a pretty typical summer occurrence, you never know when one of these storms will turn ugly. Down-pouring rains, high winds and tornado watches aren’t totally out of the ordinary in our neck of the woods and they can leave behind them some devastating storm damage. Fortunately, many have homeowners insurance that cover these types of damages. Not so fortunately, insurance companies occasionally deny these claims. That’s where the experts at Norcia Insurance Consultants come in; we are experts at resolving insurance disputes. Experiencing insurance disputes after filing a claim? We have got you covered! We can help solve your insurance disputes in Green Bay and the surrounding areas while working to help get you what you’re owed.
How do you go about filing an insurance claim after a storm and what do you do if caught in insurance disputes? It’s simple; call the experts at Norcia. We are here to give you a quick rundown of what you should do after a damaging storm. Here’s what to do:
1. Make sure everyone is safe and your home is safe to be in. Do not go outside if it is still storming out or if it’s possible tree limbs could still break and fall, even if you suspect your home or property has been damaged. Wait until the weather clears up and it is safe to venture outdoors.
2. As soon as it’s safe to do so, go outside and slowly walk around the perimeter of your home. Take note of any damage you see, even if it’s only a small amount.
3. Pick up the phone and call the experts at Norcia Insurance Consultants. We will be able to walk you through every step in the process. Even if you are unsure whether the damage warrants an insurance claim, we can get you the help you need to get you started. Even if a claim is fairly minor, like a cracked or broken window that won’t exceed your annual deductible, you should still report that damage.
4. Don’t even contact your insurance company to file insurance claims directly. With assistance from the experts at Norcia, we can take care of this for you. We can come to your home, talk to your insurance company for you, explain to you what is unfolding, clarify all aspects of the paperwork and go over contracts to help you understand them.
For help with insurance disputes in the Green Bay area, call Norcia Insurance Consultants at 866-512-LOSS (5677), or you can contact us to set up your Free Consultation.
There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a major impact on businesses. Many businesses have either chosen or been forced to close based on the executive order of the Governor. If your business is closed due to COVID-19 or impacted in a negative way, we encourage you to file a claim with your insurance company. Norcia Insurance Consultants is here to assist you in completing the process and compiling your claim.
Whether your business has general insurance or business interruption protection, we can help you understand your coverage. Business interruption, or loss of income insurance, protects business revenue according to the type of coverage and coverage limits the business owner chooses. Compensation calculations can be complicated and difficult to understand, so we recommend businesses get started on the claims process as quickly as possible.
Here are the steps you will need to follow to recover from lost revenue during this unprecedented time:
Review Policy Terms
We will do a thorough review of your policy and compare what it covers against what you lost or expect to lose. We will also check to see if the policy has a time-based deductible called an elimination period.
Notify Insurer
You should notify your insurance company as soon as possible after incurring a loss. Most companies require notification within a specific time period followed by a sworn proof of loss statement, or they will invalidate your subsequent claim.
Loss Mitigation Plan
Problems with loss of business income claims often arise from providing an unrealistic or inaccurate recovery period. Insurance companies expect (and most often require) you to submit a mitigation plan that includes a time frame for recovery and outlines steps you are taking to keep losses from escalating.
Claim Form
You will need to gather financial and legal documentation and fill out the claim form according to the insurance company instructions. Claim forms also require calculations that determine lost profit and extra expenses. We have more detailed information on how to file your business income claim, but the main thing to do is get started now! Give us a call and we will help you through the process to make sure your business can recover from lost revenue and hopefully get back up and running as soon as things get back to normal.
Call Norcia Insurance Consultants at 866-512-LOSS (5677) or Request a Free Consultation today!
When you’re depending on an insurance claim to pay for damages your home has tragically sustained, the last thing you want to hear from your insurance company is that your claim has been denied. While it is possible that the claim simply isn’t covered by your policy, in our experience, many denied claims should actually be paid. Here at Norcia Insurance Consultants, we are experts in insurance claims here in Minnesota and work to get homeowners what they deserve. That’s why, to help homeowners understand the process, we’ve put together some information that can help move a claim from the ‘denied’ pile to the ‘paid’ pile.
For one, there are a few reasons a claim can be denied right off the bat. A claim may be denied if damage isn’t documented well enough. This includes taking pictures and video of your property damage. You should record all evidence of the damage. It’s essential to record and keep everything. For example, if roof tiles fall off from wind damage, keep them. Just like taking pictures and video of the damage, keeping your actual damaged material provides important evidence and clues as to the cause of the damage.
And, when your insurance representative comes to the scene of the damage, be sure not to speculate or say anything that may hurt your claim. Insurance policies contain many complicated provisions that can provide or take away coverage.
And remember, once your insurance company has denied your claim they consider it a closed case. But you shouldn’t. Before you even begin the insurance claims process you should contact an insurance claim consultant like one at Norcia to help you through the process step by step. We will work for you, not the insurance company, to help you get what you’re entitled to. You won’t even need to contact your insurance company to file insurance claims directly. With assistance from the experts at Norcia, we can take care of this for you. We can come to your home, document damages, talk to your insurance company for you, explain to you what is unfolding, clarify all aspects of the paperwork and go over contracts to help you understand them.
Give us a call at Norcia and we can help you every step of the way. Are you interested in learning more about help with insurance claims in Minnesota? Call Norcia Insurance Consultants at 866-512-LOSS (5677) or Request a Free Consultation.
