Janicek Insurance Agency

HOW TO START A CLAIM

At Janicek Insurance, we know that the manner in which we handle your claim is the most important part of our relationship with you. We pledge to assist you, in any way we can, with each step of the claims process.

During regular business hours (9am - 5pm Monday - Friday), call our office at to report a claim, and we will provide you with instructions on how to further proceed. If you require emergency claim service, and we are not available or you are calling during non-business hours, please use the following numbers to report a claim directly.

Company Contact Numbers:

AmTrust: W/C 866-272-9267 or commercial liability 877-207-3119

Wright Flood: 800-725-9472

Foremost: 800-435-7764

Germania: 800-392-2202

Hagerty: 800-922-4050

Hochheim: 888-HPFM-CLM (888-473-6256)

Kemper: 888-252-2799

Mercury: 800-503-3724

Progressive: 800-274-4499

State Auto: 800-766-1853

Zurich - Small Business: 800-987-3373

The following information may be helpful to you immediately following an accident:

How To Start The Claim Process:

Auto/Boat/RV:

Windshield:

Call our office to report the damage.

We will verify your coverage/deductible and then advise you on how to get it repaired.

One Vehicle Accident:

Stop your vehicle and move it to a safe place.

Determine if you or any passengers are injured. Call for medical assistance if needed.

Call our office as soon as possible to report the accident. We will verify your coverage/deductible and then advise you to obtain estimates for repairs.

Two (or more) Vehicle Accident:

Stop your vehicle and move it to a safe place, if possible.

Remain at the scene of the accident, and determine if you or any passengers are injured. Call for medical assistance if needed.

Exchange the following information with the other driver(s): names, addresses, telephone numbers, type and ownership of vehicles, insurance information, a description of damages.

Get the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses.

Call the police. Cooperate with the police and answer all of their questions.

Do not admit fault to anyone. You do not have all of the facts about the accident yet.

If your vehicle must be towed, ask that it be taken to a repair shop of your choice.

Call our office and report the accident as soon as possible. Our staff will verify your coverage/deductible and set up your claim with the insurance company that carries your policy.

Property (Fire/Water/Wind/Theft/Vandalism/Etc):

Make whatever repairs are necessary to ensure no further damage can occur. For instance, turn off the water main for burst pipes, place a tarp on the roof for leaks, etc. (Keep a record of repair costs and retain receipts for these immediate and necessary expenditures.)

If the loss involves theft or vandalism, call the police immediately.

Call our office to report the claim as soon as possible. We will verify your coverage/deductible and give you advice for obtaining estimates for repairs.