Insurance Companies Provide Claims Assistance for Recent Weather Woes
20 December 2000
Insurance Companies Provide Claims Assistance for Recent Weather WoesWARWICK, R.I., Dec. 19 Personal lines customers of MetLife Auto & Home, the Economy Companies, USF&G, and The St. Paul who have sustained damage as a result of the turbulent weather pattern that has gripped much of the country can receive immediate assistance by calling a 24-hour claims hotline. These adverse conditions have included strong wind and rain affecting the entire Northeast, tornado damage in Alabama, and an ice storm that hit the entire state of Arkansas. Additionally, weather forecasters predict more inclement weather for the remainder of the week, including freeze warnings over much of the South. The Economy Companies, USF&G, and most of The St. Paul's auto and home policies were acquired by MetLife Auto & Home late last year. As a result, MetLife Auto & Home provides claim services to insureds for all three companies. MetLife Auto & Home customers should call 1-800-854-6011, while former St. Paul customers should call 1-800-859-1963. In either case, all customers can also call their local agents for assistance. "MetLife Auto & Home's trained professionals are working around the clock to help get our customers' lives back in order," said Chris Cawley, MetLife Auto & Home's chief claim officer and senior vice-president of customer service. "Our caring associates will help secure shelter if necessary, guide customers through temporary repairs, issue checks for immediate expenses, and promptly compensate customers for damage to property."