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Connecticut is at risk for many types of disasters including catastrophic weather and health pandemics. The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) offers resources year round to help you prepare for the worst and recover as quickly as possible. In the event of a disaster, the CID will:

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October 2011 snow storm resources: Company Claim Phone Numbers Find Your Insurance Company Homeowner Storm Claims FAQs Tips for Making Storm Claims 2-1-1 Food spoilage – State aid available for SNAP recipients Catastrophe Licensing The Department is extending the emergency adjuster licenses issued for Storm Irene for an additional 90-day period. Bulletins The following bulletins apply to the entire state. The Department expects companies to honor the bulletin for the next 30-60 days from Nov. 2, 2011, the date they were re-issued Bulletin IC-30 (Reissued) Bulletin IC-32 (Reissued) Bulletin IC-34 (Reissued) Statement on Insured Losses Estimate Current Connecticut Status   Current Atlantic Storm Status   Disaster Declarations in CT

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 How to reduce risks to your property in winter: Downloadable brochure Business/home safety tips Helpful Resources: American Red Cross - CT Disaster Claims Process Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) General Coverage Information for Winter Risks Home Inventory Tools Homeowner Insurance FAQs InsureU National Flood Insurance Program National Hurricane Center Ready.gov State Emergency Services   Company Claims Phone Numbers Here are the phone numbers to call in your storm claims. This list will be updated. If you do not see your insurance company listed here, call the Insurance Department Consumer Affairs Unit for assistance. Our numbers are: 860-297-3900 or 800-203-3447. You may also refer to the link on this page labeled Find Your Insurance Company. Company Name  Claim Numbers  Allstate  800-54-STORM (547-8676)  American Strategic Insurance Company Claim phone #: 866-274-5677 Main phone #: 877-274-8765 E-mail: claims@asicorp.org Website: www.americanstrategic.com Amica  800-24-AMICA (242-6422)  Arbella Insurance Group  800-ARBELLA (272-3552)  Bunker Hill Insurance Company  888-472-5246  Chartis  877-244-0304  Cincinnati Insurance 877-242-2544 Electric Insurance Company 800-227-2757 Employers Mutual Casualty Company 888-362-2255 or 800-556-7010 Encompass 800-588-7400 or 800-340-3016 Farm Family Casualty Insurance Company  800-948-3276  Farmers Insurance Customers  800-435-7764  Farmers 21st Century Insurance  888-244-6163  Foremost Insurance Customers  800-527-3907  Hanover Insurance Group 800-628-0250 Hartford  800-243-5860  Hingham Mutual and Danbury Insurance  781-740-8885  Kemper Services Group 888-252-2799 Liberty Mutual Insurance  800-2CLAIMS (225-2467)  Merastar Insurance 877-506-4222 - Website: www.unitrindirect.com Metlife 800-854-6011 MiddleOak/Middlesex  800-225-2533  National Flood Insurance  800-787-5677  Nationwide  800-421-3535  NLC Insurance Companies  866-675-7978  Pacific Specialty Insurance Company 800-962-1172 Plymouth Rock 888-324-1620 Quincy Mutual  800-490-0047  Safeco Insurance  800-335-3226  State Farm  Contact Your Insurance Agent Response Indemnity 877-506-4222 - Website: www.unitrindirect.com Travelers  Home & Auto: 800-CLAIM33 (252-4633)  Business Insurance Claims: 800-238-6225  Union Mutual  800-671-8850  United States Liability Insurance Group 888-875-5231 Unitrin Direct 877-506-4222 - Website: www.unitrindirect.com Vermont Mutual  866-505-2324

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.

 

“Insured losses from the October snowstorm in Connecticut are extremely difficult to estimate with certainty until adjuster/claims information is reported by the companies. Industry representatives expect claims activity to increase once power is restored and people can safely return to their homes and businesses. The Department’s preliminary estimate of $500 million was a rough extrapolation from a number of industry observations on seasonal averages and estimates of economic losses.  A $1 billion figure was inadvertently attributed to the Insurance Information Institute for this specific snowstorm, however that figure reflected an annual average insured loss of winter storms.”