Oct 29 2010
A reminder to all insureds that a Proof of Loss or Sworn Statement in Proofs of Loss are generally filed within sixty days from date of loss or upon request from the insurance company. These are complicated documents and insureds should look to a public adjuster or adjuster for the assured for help in understanding how to file these documents. These are documents that need to be notorized by a notary for them to be acceptable.
Aug 14 2010
Most insureds do not realize that one of the most important documents in filing a property claim is a Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss. Most policies require that a Proof of Loss be filed within sixty days of a loss or within sixty days of being requested by the insurance company on fire and water claims. Failure to file may mean denial of your claim. You should read your policy to make sure. This stipulation is generally found in the section “Duties to the Insured”
Feb 04 2010
Most insurance companies require insureds to file a Sworn Statements in Proofs of Loss within sixty days of having a fire or flood. Some insurance companies require that the Proofs are filed when requested by the adjuster. Always check the policy language to protect oneself from missing this important deadline.
