Insurance checklist
Quickly and effectively filing an insurance claim can be the key to getting your reimbursement faster
Step One: Start your insurance claim process immediately
Review your business insurance policy and deadlines
Contact your insurance company as soon as possible
Schedule an appointment with an adjuster
Step Two: Prepare for the insurance adjuster’s visit
Prepare photographic and video evidence
Create a damage assessment that inventories the items that were damaged, destroyed, or lost during the disaster
Gather supporting documentation
Step Three: Build Your Case
Get written estimates from contractors
Update your insurance company
Step Four: Make temporary repairs
Clean your space
Begin temporary repairs
Step Five: Track expenses
Save the receipts
Temporary business closing expenses
Step Six: Review the claim settlement offer
Accepting the offer
Seek legal help if you believe you are being treated unfairly