Curtin Insurance Agency Blog

Did you know that having a detailed inventory of your possessions can help speed up your claim with home insurance in CT? Homeowners may find an inventory particularly helpful if they were to lose a significant number of possessions in a calamity such as a house fire or robbery. However, what if you haven't made up an inventory prior to the event before it is stolen or damaged?

You will need to make a list of those goods damaged in the fire. Go through each room and write down the possessions and the amount of damage. Make sure you include clothes, tools and other ancillary items. Should your possessions have been totally destroyed, you may wish to work from memory, adding each item that was in each room.

As well as listing possessions destroyed, make a note of any structural damage done to your home or outside buildings and take photographs as well.

Get in touch with your insurance agent or provider as soon as possible following the event. Confirm your level of coverage and make a list of any information you have to provide – providing this quickly may help speed up your claim.

Having the right type of home insurance coverage may provide financial protection in the event of such an emergency. Ask us for more information should you be interested in finding out more about home insurance in CT. Insurance agents have a unique local perspective and can advise you on the risks specific to your area, so contact us today for more information!

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