Customer Resourse - Tropical Storm Irene

Alerts:

Companies Not Applying Hurricane Deductible

GOVERNOR MALLOY, INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL CARRIERS WAIVING HIGHER-COST DEDUCTIBLES (9/6/2011)

How to file a flood insurance claim (CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE FLOOD)

Report damage to 2-1-1

Tips for Making storm Claims

Find Your Insurance Company

Bulletins

Catastrophe Licensing

Coastal Underwriting Guidelines

Homeowner Coastal Availability

This Hurricane resource page will be updated with important notices and contact information for Consumers and the Industry. Updates will include contact information, bulletins regarding claims process, premium suspension and other issues that may be activated during the storm.

• Current Connecticut Status
• Current Atlantic Storm Status
• Disaster Declarations Process

Fast Facts: Irene Claims (as of May 1, 2012)

• $235 million claims paid (as of May 1, 2012)
• 60,000+ Claims reported

What’s the Risk

• CT has $479.9 billion worth of property insured on its coastline, 6th highest of 18 Atlantic states
• The value of CT insured coastal property is 64 percent of all insured property in the state, 2nd only to FL
• ‘38 Hurricane CT damage: $6.2M, $15B (adjusted ‘98)

Before the storm:

• Know what your policies cover
• Create a home inventory
• Make an emergency kit
• Have a family evacuation plan

After the Storm:

• Contact your insurer as soon as possible
• Take photos of the damage
• DO NOT make permanent repairs until your insurer has inspected the property
• Keep a diary of all contact, conversations with your insurer

Remember when disaster strikes: Contact the CID if you have difficulty reaching your insurer, have a claims dispute or have questions on any insurance-related topic. By phone: 800-203-3447 or 860-297-3900 or use our online options.