The Role Insurance Agents Play in Your Cleanup Efforts

1/22/2020 (Permalink)

Contact both of these professionals immediately after you learn of a disaster in your office

You run a business, so you understand that takes many key components to efficiently operate an organization or system. If you experience a catastrophe at work, the right pieces need to be in place so you can rebuild and avoid long-term interruptions to your daily operations. Filing an insurance claim is one of the most critical steps. It works hand in hand with hiring the right professionals in Ballard, WA, to restore your building.

In the Immediate Aftermath

If you discover any damage in the office from fire, smoke, water or mold, you can't wait a moment to start the remediation process. Getting professionals involved in the cleanup effort will help ensure a smoother and more efficient process. Follow these steps after a disaster:

• Get everyone safely out of the building and away from harm.
  
• Contact the proper authorities to stop the source of the damage.
  
• Contact a certified disaster response team to evaluate the incident and make a restoration plan.
  
• Contact your agent to file an insurance claim.
  
  

How the Insurance Company Works With the Cleanup Company

Before initiating the cleanup and rebuild procedures, you need to file a damage claim with your provider. The insurance agent will want to know how the disaster occurred, how severe the damage is and what intervention is needed to restore your office. These steps are critical in helping the agent know what the insurance will pay for and in processing the claim quickly. The agent will use a claims inventory system to track the claim and make sure everything is organized. The agent will use this from the time you report the incident until the crew from SERVPRO completes the cleanup and restoration.
It will give you peace of mind knowing your needs are in good hands when you pair a reliable emergency cleanup company with your insurance provider. Contact both of these professionals immediately after you learn of a disaster in your office.