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Storm damage insurance claim today

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Kitkat1523 · 07/12/2024 16:03

Just phoned to start a claim about storm damage……our chimney cowl from our 1870s chimney pot smashed to the ground this morning…..not sure if flashing is damaged too…can’t really see…..rang insurance…..they answered in less than 5 mins….they checked for wind speed on a database by putting in our postcode ( wind speed has to be over 55mph) ….they confirmed it was 63 mph …..they allocated a case handler…..passed me onto said handler….who gave me his works mobile number and email contact…..then followed up with an email advising the name of surveyors who will contact me…….withing 15 mins, I had an email from the surveyor…..30 mins later a telephone call to arrange a visit next week……I am actually in shock by the efficiency……anyone else got any insurance stories from today?

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mitogoshigg · 07/12/2024 16:13

Not from today but I've been very impressed the 2 times I've claimed on buildings insurance, they gave the impression at least that (a) they cared and (b) they wanted to make it as easy for me as possible. This is not the experience of car insurance!

clareykb · 07/12/2024 16:15

Our solar panels were blown off the roof during Storm Arwen when we had a red warning. I like you was sure they would try and wriggle out of it but it was all very efficient and quick.

mnahmnah · 07/12/2024 16:56

Our insurer a couple of years ago refused to deal with our storm damaged roof. Said it was n’t covered as it is an ‘act of God’! I check house insurance quotes very carefully now!

JELr29 · 27/02/2025 19:21

Hi I hope you don't mind me asking. I'm going through my insurance for damage during the same storm (neighbour was supposed to be dealing with it) I'm just wondering how long it took for them to pay out? So pleased with how efficient they have been up to now, I only contacted them 2 days ago and surveyor came out this morning.

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