Client Connection – Hurricane Helene After the Storm

By September 27, 2024Insurance

We at Atlas Insurance are open and ready to serve you. Please know that if you have suffered a loss of your insured property, we are here for you. The information I’ve included below will be helpful as you take inventory of any damages from Hurricane Helene.

  • Most importantly, remain safe and do not take any unnecessary risks

  • Have policy number(s) available

  • Make note of the time &  date of the incident and assess damages

  • Report claims as soon as safely possible using one of the methods listed below

  • Take photos of any damage before any temporary repairs are undertaken and later provide them to the claims adjuster

  • Make temporary repairs as necessary to protect your property from additional loss and keep detailed receipts

  • Obtain written estimates from only licensed and insured contractors for permanent repairs, which include details of the scope and cost of the work.

  • Provide the estimates to the claims adjuster

  • Do not sign any contracts or documents for any permanent repairs or begin work without first communicating with the claims adjuster. Be especially wary of the “Assignment of Benefits” forms that many contractors and restoration companies use.

To report a claim

Phone reporting:

  • Atlas Insurance Office Hours 8 am to 5 pm M-F Local Direct – 941-366-8424

  • Atlas Afterhours toll-free claims line -1-866-298-8283

  • Atlas Insurance Local Fax – 941-552-4099 or 941-951-7557

Online:

Direct to the Insurance Company:

  • Refer to your policy documents for claims reporting instructions via phone or online.

In person at our Sarasota location:

  • 7120 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34238

Thank you for your trust, and please remember to be safe.

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