Consumer Insurance Issues
Insurance Company Toll-Free Numbers for Policy Holders provided by the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.
Governor Cuomo announces homeowners will not have to pay hurricane deductibles on insurance claims. Read more here. The NYS Department of Financial Services has activated a Disaster Hotline to answer consumer questions and help with problems (1-800-339-1759).
If you cannot resolve a claim with your insurance company, file a complaint with the Department of Financial Services.
The New York State Senate website includes An Insurance Guide to Help Individuals Prepare for and Respond to Disaster-Related Loss.
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