How to request a copy of your insurance policy

After a claim occurs, one of the first questions we ask policyholders is, “Do you have a full copy of your insurance policy?”

The reason for this question is this is “the Bible,” letting us know as your potential representative, what coverages you have in your policy that will enable us to assist you with your claim.

There are clauses and information that mean something to AJR, with our 32 + year experience. Knowing where to look in the policy for additional coverages is the benefit of hiring an experienced public adjuster to represent you with your insurance claim.

This policy was probably given to you when you first signed up with the insurance company. Over the years, the insurance company may have only sent renewal letters and not the complete policy again.

A sample letter adapted from a United Policyholders template shows how to request your insurance carrier this policy that is needed to negotiate your claim for you. 

Sample Letter Requesting Complete Copy of Homeowners Policy

NOTE: This letter is a sample that must be customized to fit the facts of your individual situation and claim. All bracketed and underlined portions must be completed or revised before sending. Use this letter to request a complete copy of your homeowners’ policy from your insurance company.

(Date)

(Name of adjuster or highest ranking ins. co. employee) (Name of Insurance Co.)

(Address)

Re: Claim Number _____________

Date of Loss: __________________

Name of Insured: _______________________ Address of Insured Property: _____________

Dear [INSURANCE COMPANY],

Please send me a complete and certified copy of my homeowner’s insurance policy, including all declarations, endorsements, riders, and any changes to the insurance policy that would affect coverage at the time of the above-noted loss. Please send it to the mailing address listed below within fifteen (15) calendar days of this letter’s date.

Thank you in advance for your prompt handling of my request. I look forward to receiving the above-requested documents and working with [INSURANCE COMPANY] to complete the claim process.

Sincerely,

YOUR NAME MAILING ADDRESS

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Call AJR Public Adjusters first with your next insurance claim.

We can be reached at (602) 795-5227 or claims@betterclaimresults.com

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How are my Fine Arts Covered in my Insurance Claim?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Fine Art to one policyholder may not be the same for another.  Questions always arise how are my collectibles, fine arts treated in my insurance claim.  Below please find an analysis by The National Underwriter Company regarding this issue.

Highlights

Once it is determined whether an object is a fine art, it must be determined how the property should be insured.  There are sixteen named perils, and if one of those does not damage the property, there is no coverage.

There are special limits, most do not apply to true fine arts.  Coins have a special limit, as does silverware, gold ware, platinum ware including tea sets, gold silver and platinum, although some may not actually be fine arts.

The best option is to schedule the property into the homeowners policy with the Scheduled Personal Property Endorsement.

READ BELOW FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION

Insuring Your Fine Arts

 

 

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602-795-5227

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As they say in life, “anything you say can and will be used against you.”  To ensure you are properly represented with an adjuster who has over 30+ years experience,  with your next insurance claim, contact AJR Public Adjusters first to ensure maximum recovery for your claim.

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My child is at college — Is their personal property covered under my homeowners insurance policy?

It’s the time of year when children are off for college campuses.  Some children are not living in dorms this year.  Many times these apartments won’t hand over the keys until  proof is shown of  insurance on their personal belongings as well as liability.

Here is an article about this topic.

** Specifically take note **

If a child is over 21

there is no coverage under the parents policy at all. 

college students insuranceGood luck to all students headed back to college this fall.