How to File an Insurance Claim as a Result of the Myrtle Beach Fire

Will Parker — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:10:44 GMT

I thought it may be helpful to provide some basic tips regarding the claims process in light of the recent fires in Horry County. The Sun News reported this morning that insurance companies have started sending their catastrophe teams and adjusters to Horry County, and some are setting up spots where fire victims can go to file claims, according to Allison Love with the S.C. Insurance News Service.

First, the adjusters have to be allowed access to the damaged properties. Once they are allowed to begin assessment, the adjusters will begin with the most severely damaged properties. Residents who have been evacuated may begin the claims process. Additional tips and information can be found at www.scinsnews.com. Below is a list of numbers to report claims for most major insurance companies:

Allstate Insurance: Claims #: 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676)

Builders Mutual Insurance Company: Claims #- 1-800-809-4861

Companion Property & Casualty Insurance: Claims #: 1-800-845-2724, option 2 or fax at (803) 419-8063

GEICO: Claims # 1-800-841-3000

General Casualty Insurance Company: Claims: 1-800-334-0241

GMAC Insurance: Claims # - 1-800-468-3466 Grange Insurance: Claims #: 1-800-445-3030

Harleysville Insurance: Claims #: 1-800-892-8877

Johnson & Johnson Inc Managing general Agent: Claims #: 1-800-487-7565 Ext. 3029

Nationwide Insurance: Claims # - 1-800-421-3535

Progressive Insurance: Claims # - 1-800-274-4499

PURE High Value Homeowners Insurance Claims Hotline: 888-813-PURE (7873) or e-mail claims@purehnw.com or fax claims to 914-328-3883.

South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company: Claims Hotline: 1-800-799-7500

South Carolina Wind & Hail Underwriting Association: Claims #: Call your insurance broker/agent

The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc.: Catawba Insurance Company Claims: 1-800-525-8835

Southern Mutual Insurance Company: Claims #: 1-800-226-1919

Southern Mutual Church Insurance: Claims #: 1-800-922-5332

State Farm: Claims #: Contact your agent or 1-800-SF-CLAIM State Auto Insurance: Claims #: 1-800-766-1853 or e-mail claims@stateauto.com

USAA: Claims #: 1-800-531-8222

Universal North America Insurance Company: Claims #: 866-999-0898

Utica National Insurance Group: Claims #: (Fax) 315-266-4121 or 1-800-274-1914 ext. 2772

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Will Parker

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How to File an Insurance Claim as a Result of the Myrtle Beach Fire