Workers’ Compensation Call: July 10, 2018

We’re offering our next Workers’ Compensation Conference Call on July 10th, 2018. Please feel free to forward this invitation to any insured who would benefit. This call will give our insureds guidance with respect to claim reporting, proper form dissemination and coordination in return to work after a WC injury.

After Hours Claims

A message from John Manning:

Coincidently, two clients had large loss commercial property fires last Friday evening & weekend. It is imperative to get these reported to the Insurance Co. ASAP. It is Not recommended to wait until Monday morning to submit the Claims Form.

  • I would think our Producers understand the urgency to report these claims themselves by calling the Insurance Co. 1-800 #.

In the past, I have discussed the Importance and Value of the 1-800 number services the client will receive from the Insurance Co. after hours.

They dispatch an adjuster, contact mitigation companies and provide immediate assistance to the client.

In many insistences ambulance chasing Contractors and or Public Adjusters monitor the Fire Department scanners and drive to these locations soliciting business. These business people are very savvy and stretch the truth about their involvement. They usually take advantage of our Clients who are under distress.

Attached again are the 1-800 # Insurance Company Call List and the Emergency Contractor Vendor List by Region to assist our Producers/Clients until the adjuster responds.

Then our Claims department will follow up with the Insured Monday morning to make sure everything is going according to plan.

If anyone has any questions, please contact me (John Manning).

Safety Saturday: Wildfire Preparation and Recovery Tips from Travelers

Wildfire Preparation and Recovery Tips from Travelers
Travelers is continuing to monitor the progression of the fast-moving wildfires that are currently impacting various California counties. Because the safety of our agents and customers is important to us, we’d like to share some steps that may be taken to help you prepare and stay safe.

We will also provide these preparation and recovery tips to personal and business insurance customers later today.

For Personal Insurance Customers
✓ Prepare for a Wildfire
✓ Prepare an evacuation plan
✓ Build an emergency preparedness kit in case you’re evacuated quickly or you can’t return to your home
✓ Monitor nearby wildfires on statewide fire maps published by the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
✓ Above all else, please follow local evacuation notices to help protect the personal safety of yourself and others
For Business Insurance Customers
In addition to the above, have a business continuity plan with alternative arrangements for continuing critical operations. Here are some additional resources to consider that may help you reduce the risk of property damage and of injury to you, your family, and employees:
✓ Emergency preparedness
✓ IBHS: Reducing Wildfire Risk, Commercial*
✓ American Red Cross: Wildfire Preparedness*
Claim Reporting
To offer further assistance, Travelers Claim professionals have set up a customer resource center at the following location:
✓ Ventura Beach Marriott
2055 Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
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At the resource center customers will be able to:
✓ Speak directly to one of our Claim professionals
✓ Begin the claim process, or receive assistance with an existing claim
✓ Receive an advance for a covered loss
We’re here to help when your customers need us most. If your customers experience damage or loss, they can contact us:
✓ Online at:
https://www.travelers.com/claims/report-claim/index.aspx (This is a customer reporting site that also is available to agents to report claims on their customers’ behalves. Customers will receive a confirmation email and can expect to hear from their assigned Claim professional shortly thereafter.)
✓ By phone:
• Personal Insurance – 1.800.CLAIM33 (1.800.252.4633)
• Business Insurance – 1.800.238.6225
Suspension of Binding Authority 
As a reminder, with some severe events, one or more of our business units may suspend binding authority. You can get updates on suspension of binding authority by logging onto the “For Agents”section of our website.
*Travelers expressly disclaims any responsibility for the content, materials, accuracy of information and/or the quality of the products or services provided by, available through, or advertised on these third-party sites.