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Claiming on household insurance after flood - how long?

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KevinKlineSwoon · 13/08/2019 11:50

My house got flooded a couple of weeks ago. My floors have been lifted, items and furniture that are beyond repair have been uplifted and everything is being dried out. My insurance company - Direct Line if that makes a difference - have arranged all of this and it's all been done quite quickly. I can live with everything for a while, apart from the lack of washing machine. I have all my DDs uniforms, shoes, bags etc to buy in the next couple of weeks so I can't stretch to a washing machine. Does anyone have any experience of how long the cash settlement took?

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longearedbat · 13/08/2019 22:36

I don't know how long payment takes, but could you ask them if you could get the washing machine now? They might release some money early for you.

KevinKlineSwoon · 14/08/2019 15:41

@longearedbat This never occurred to me. I called my insurers and they transferred the money for a washing machine straight away. I've bought a new one now. Thank you!

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longearedbat · 14/08/2019 16:45

Brilliant!

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