Florida Governor Rick Scott Notes Insurance-Related Consumer Tips in October 10 Post-Hurricane Matthew Statewide Response Update

Above:  Florida Governor Rick Scott toured Hurricane Matthew damage at Flagler Beach this morning.

 

Florida Governor Rick Scott was at Flagler Beach this morning, October 10, 2016, to survey damage caused by Hurricane Matthew.  He also met with Florida National Guard members, FPL utility linemen and volunteers.

The Governor noted in his statewide storm response update today that affected Floridians must now begin the process of surveying damages to their property and belongings.   To view the complete update, click here.

Insofar as insurance issues, the update reminded consumers:

• If you need help finding your Florida’s property insurance company’s Web site and contact information, click here.   For a list of licensed insurance agents in Florida, click here.
• It is important to document all damaged property and belongings.  A free smartphone app developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners called “MyHome Scr.APP.book” is available to assist with photo documentation.
• If you suspect fraud or suspicious activity or if you have questions about insurance coverage, you can call the Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) Division of Consumer Services’ Insurance Helpline at 1-877-693-5236.  You can find other hurricane season resources from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation here.
• The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) will continue to communicate with DFS regarding the establishment of an insurance village, a mobile location for individuals to file insurance claims, if needed following the hurricane.  The OIR and DFS will also closely track insurance complaints to help protect Floridians.

To read the Governor’s complete update, click here.

 

 

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