What is the RV Insurance Claims Process?

You may need to make an RV insurance claim for a variety of reasons, including a slippery highway overturn, theft, vandalism, storm damage, or an accident with another vehicle.

Your insurance will pay for damage or loss up to the limits of your RV insurance policy. If you are dealing with a local agent in our network, the first step in the claims process is to contact your agent for assistance.

How to Be Prepared For a Claim

You never know when an accident will occur that will cause harm to your RV. Being prepared, on the other hand, will make the claims procedure go more smoothly when something unexpected occurs. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when it comes time to file a claim:

• Make sure you have your driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance with you at all times.
• If any other drivers will be driving your RV, ensure sure they are properly insured.
• Maintain your RV insurance, and retain the insurance claims number with your vehicle documentation.
• Keep a notebook and a mobile phone with a camera in your vehicle to record incident details.

Following these tips will help you expedite the claims process if you are in an accident or your vehicle is damaged in some way.

What to Do After an Accident

Before you are ready to file a claim, a few things may need to be taken care of first:

1. To begin, get off the road to avoid being hit by oncoming cars.
2. Call 911 if someone is wounded or if a crash is impeding traffic.
3. Explain what happened in detail to the police when speaking with them. Then, based on the information acquired at the site, let the authorities establish who is responsible.
4. Make a copy of the police report, as this will prove useful to your insurance agent.
5. Keep a record of everything that could be useful in filing a claim. As an example:
   1. Takedown all of the other drivers’ contact information and insurance policy details.
   2. Take pictures of the license plates of other drivers.
   3. Photograph the damage to your vehicle as well as any damage to other vehicles.
   4. Photograph your surroundings, including street signs and any identifiable landmarks.

How to File a Claim

Your agent will walk you through the process of filing a claim, including any paperwork you’ll need to fill out. Your insurance provider will then analyze the accident to determine whether or not your RV can be repaired.

When you call, your agent will ask you some questions, such as:

• Was anyone hurt? In the event that medical expenses arise, your agent will require this information.
• What happened to your RV? If you are unable to relocate your RV, your agent must arrange for it to be hauled to a repair shop.
• What transpired? You must notify your agent of what occurred. Include critical information such as police records and photographs of the damage. If you were involved in an accident with another driver, provide your agent with copies of the driver’s contact and insurance information. If your RV was broken into, including information about what was taken. Provide your agent with copies of any receipts for things seized. Give details about the harm.

How Do Claims Work?

The claims process will be influenced by the nature of the occurrence, the extent of the damage if anyone was hurt, and the types of coverage carried by those involved. When it comes time to file a claim, make sure to work carefully with your agent or the insurance company representative to whom you have been referred.

A claims adjuster will need to assess the damage to your RV if it has been damaged. The adjuster’s responsibility is to assess the extent of the damage and compare repair expenses to the worth of your RV.

After inspecting the damage, the adjuster will inform your agent of the estimated cost of repairs. If the damages are less than the RV’s worth, your agent will figure out how to cover the repairs under your coverage.

If the cost of repairs exceeds the value of your RV, your agent will declare the vehicle a total loss and will work with you to settle the claim.

If the accident was caused by another driver, your agent would deal with the other driver’s insurance company to pay for the losses. This could take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

However, if you have collision coverage, which will pay the cost of repairs to your RV regardless of who caused the collision, things will go more easily.

If your RV is damaged due to something other than a collision, your comprehensive coverage may pay the costs. Comprehensive coverage, for example, protects against fire, theft, and hail damage.

Following Up on Your Claim

It may take some time to complete the claims process. You will be given a claim number and a claims representative. Keep your claim number and the phone number for your insurance company on hand in case you have any queries.

The ideal method is to be ready long before an occurrence occurs that may necessitate filing an RV insurance claim.