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How to File a Home Insurance Claim
Contact your insurer or agent as soon as it is safe, protect the property from further damage and document the loss.
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Quick tips
- Take photos
- Make temporary repairs
- Keep receipts
Ask your agent: How does this apply to my home and state, and what are the limits and exclusions for how to file a home insurance claim?
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