State Farm Estimates It Will Pay $7 Million in Claims
18 July 2000
NEWARK, Ohio - State Farm Insurance estimates it will pay $7 million in claims from the storms that battered Ohio on Friday, July 14. "At this time we're expecting a total of 3,500 home, business and auto claims that could cost up to $7 million," said State Farm's Don Charlton, Ohio Regional Catastrophe Coordinator. As of Sunday morning, State Farm had already received 750 claims from the storms. State Farm, the largest homeowner and auto insurer in Ohio, is adding additional personnel from across the country to help handle the claims. They will work with local agents and claim representatives. Policyholders with damage should contact their agents first or call 1-800-SFCLAIM (732-5246).