At On Time Insurance Brokerage Inc., we are committed to providing you with outstanding claim service. It is our hope that you have a safe and accident-free year. However, if you have a loss involving yourself, your home, auto or business, we are here for you and are committed to handling your claim quickly and efficiently.
If you suffer a loss, the first thing to do is to notify your insurance company and us. You should do this by telephone, although it is a good idea to follow up with a written notification. It is also important to notify your insurance company promptly after any incident takes place that might result in a claim at some later date, even though no claim was made at the time the event occurred. For example, if a guest falls on your property, it should be reported to the insurance company even though you don’t know whether any claim is actually going to be made against you. Your failure to notify the company promptly might allow it to deny coverage in the event a claim is filed against you at a later date.
The company has the right to inspect the property in its damaged state, and can refuse to pay you for any damage that is repaired before inspection. An adjuster will be sent from your insurance company to examine the damage and give you an estimate of the cost of repairs or replacement.In the event you are unfortunate enough to experience a major loss such as a fire or severe windstorm which has badly damaged or destroyed your home we may suggest to hire a licensed public adjuster to act on your behalf with your insurance company.
What To Do After an Auto Accident:
- Move out of the way of traffic and turn on your hazard warning lights.
- Call the police even in a minor accident. If someone is injured, request medical assistance. If there is fire involved, request fire department aid.
- Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than the police or your insurance representative.
- Exchange necessary information with the other driver(s). Be sure to write down the other driver's name, address, phone number, license plate number and insurance information. Also write down the contact information of all witnesses.
- Report the accident to us or your insurance company as soon as possible. The faster you report your claim, the sooner we can help you.
What To Do After a Loss to Your Home or Property:
- Promptly report the loss to us by calling 718 676 1130 or by calling your insurance carrier. Knowledgeable claim professionals are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The faster you report your claim, the sooner we can help you.
- Protect property from further damage by arranging for reasonable temporary repairs as soon as possible. For example, if windows are broken, have them boarded up to protect your home and property against vandalism or weather damage.
- Keep an accurate record of all temporary repair expenses (e.g., bills and/or material receipts) so that you can add the amount to your claim. Also, keep an accurate record of any and all expenses incurred to be considered for possible reimbursement. Please do not make any permanent repairs until the insurance adjuster has had a chance to review the damage.
- Determine the damage to your personal property (contents). Make a written list of what was damaged. To be as accurate as possible, please include the manufacturer, brand name and the place and date of purchase. We recommend beginning this process by dividing your list into broad categories such as location (e.g., living room, bedroom #1, bedroom #2). If available, photographs, videotapes or personal property inventories are valuable resources during the itemization process.
- Separate damaged and undamaged property. In order to complete a full assessment of the loss, your insurance claim representative will need to inspect all damaged property. If possible, place damaged items in a secure area where they can be inspected. If you are unsure about any item, please include it with the damaged property.
Report the accident to us or your insurance company as soon as possible.
Call us at 718 676 1130 or click here to report by email.
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