Beware of Claims Specialists and Home Repair Companies

Insurance Commissioner, Kim Holland, is reminding Oklahomans that not all claims specialists and home repair companies have their best interest in mind.

Tuesday, May 25th 2010, 3:00 pm

By: News 9


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OKLAHOMA CITY -- Insurance Commissioner, Kim Holland, is reminding Oklahomans that not all claims specialists and home repair companies have their best interest in mind.

Consumer Tips:

• Stop, call and confirm any unsolicited storm-related inquiries from an insurance adjuster. Oklahomans can call the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Consumer Hotline at 1-800-522-0071 or by using the Department's Web site to verify if an adjuster is licensed.

• Consumers also can contact the Better Business Bureau to verify a home repair company is a legitimate business in good standing. It is also good to verify with your family, friends or neighbors about their experiences with a particular company.

• Be leery of fly-by-night claims specialist or out-of-state home repair companies.

• Even if you were not affected by the storms, this is a great time to review your current homeowner's policy and verify you are prepared for the next storm.

• Prepare a homeowner's inventory. This inventory can be used as a reference sheet in case a natural disaster destroys all or part of your home and other belongings, helping to facilitate a speedy and more accurate insurance claim and recovery effort post-disaster.

• If Oklahomans are in need of assistance or do not feel they are being treated fairly they should call the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Consumer Assistance Hotline (1-800-522-0071) to file a Request for Assistance.

Learn more at the Oklahoma Insurance Department Web site or call the Oklahoma Insurance Department Consumer Hotline at 1-800-522-0071.

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