More than 63K Insurance Claims so Far from St. Louis Tornadoes

The major insurance companies serving the St. Louis area have received more than 6,300 claims from residents with damage from tornadoes that struck the area on May 31, according to Missouri insurance regulators.

The Missouri Department of Insurance said insurance companies’ preliminary claims numbers of 6,321 claims have been filed.

One insurer reported more than 2,200 claims, while another reported nearly 1,300. The data was provided to the department from insurance companies that make up nearly 75 percent of Missouri’s homeowners insurance market.

“Consumers have responded quickly in assessing their property damage and getting claims filed, and I commend the insurance industry for their efforts in promptly assisting their policyholders,” said John M. Huff, director of the Missouri Department of Insurance. “Our department will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that consumers are receiving their benefits due under their insurance policies.”

The department has resources for storm victims, including consumer tips and the toll-free claims numbers and websites for 23 of the major insurance companies in Missouri.

Huff says consumers should avoid unscrupulous contractors and repair services that prey on homeowners during their time of need. These individuals and companies known as “storm-chasers” typically go door-to-door claiming to specialize in home repairs or other services such as tree-trimming or debris removal.

Source: Missouri Department of Insurance

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