PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) – As hurricane season continues, insurance coverage brokers are asking the general public to remain alert to potential scams.
Whereas pure disasters and large-scale climate occasions can convey the necessity for extra restoration efforts, such occasions can also convey scammers.
Insurance coverage agent Ann Claire Kelly mentioned, for instance, that adjusters won’t doubtless ask for a deductible cost outright.
Cross referencing info like declare numbers with somebody claiming to be an adjuster is one solution to be sure you are speaking with the appropriate individual.
“Ask for a enterprise card, ask for a web site, ask for a Fb web page, ask for a number of types of reference or communication with that individual earlier than making a decision on who you go along with,” Kelly mentioned. “It’s simply greatest to reality examine on the again finish earlier than you resolve who to go along with.”
Kelly mentioned, initially, accountability to mitigate the extent of injury with a roof tarp or different means lies with the house owner.
Additionally a phrase to the sensible from brokers: Ensure that to file a declare first.
“File your declare and you then (can) name a contractor, a roofer or different trusted development firm of your selection to return out and look to see what must be performed”, Kelly mentioned.
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