7 steps to file a home or auto claim
- Step 1: File a police report. ...
- Step 2: Document any damage. ...
- Step 3: Review your coverage. ...
- Step 4: Contact your insurance company. ...
- Step 5: Prepare for the insurance adjuster. ...
- Step 6: Review the settlement offer. ...
- Step 7: Receive the claim payment and repair the damage.
How are claims paid out?
Once the insurance company sends an adjuster and evaluates the damage to your home, they'll pay a settlement amount in either replacement cost or actual cash value. Replacement cost gives you funds to cover the costs to rebuild your home or repair damages using similar materials.