Water
Lodging
KOL
MISC.
100

Given that customer meets all requirements for water mitigation referral assistance but NI declines assistance, what should the associate do in the claim? 

Leave a FN indicating reason for refusal 

100
Are catastrophe losses eligible for lodging assistance? Yes or No? 

NO 

100
Customer wants to file a claim only for government agency letter, what should be marked in HAART?

Associate should mark " Record Only" & leave a FN indicating customer request on government agency letter.

100

Dover Bay/Excess and Surplus policies can be found in what 5 states?

  • Alabama
  • Louisiana
  • South Carolina
  • Florida
  • Texas
200

Customer has a homeowners policy w/ water damage in 3 rooms & is seeking water mitigation referral. Can the associate offer assistance with water mitigation? 

No, associate should offer assistance with water mitigation if all conditions are met (step 5 in SCPs) 

  • Two or less rooms are damaged
  • There is NO hole in the roof or side of residence
  • There is NO standing water
  • Water has NOT soaked through to the floor/level below
200

Agent/agent staff call in for general policy or coverage question, how should the associate proceed? 

If an agent or agent’s staff is calling about a general policy or coverage question prior to filing a claim:

  • If between the hours of 8:00 – 4:30 local time (for the agent), offer to transfer them to a claims team who can further assist while advising this line is subject to holds time.
    • If they agree, cold transfer using the Directory → Fire General/Coverage Questions.
  • If outside these hours or if they decide not to be transferred at that time, provide them the direct number 844-458-4300 and their office hours of 8:00 – 4:30 local time.
200

What 3 KOL can be combined? 

Wind,hail and/or water 

200

When could fire policy deductible be read?

  • The deductible should only be read to a qualified customer when:

    • The customer asks what deductible will apply to the loss anytime during the loss reporting process.
    • Or, the loss qualifies for Water Mitigation – Not Catastrophe, Water Mitigation is offered and accepted by the customer, and the policy is one of the following: Homeowners, Manufactured Home, or Rental Dwelling.
300

What 5 types of policy qualify for water mitigation referrals? 

  • Homeowners Policy
  • Manufactured Home Policy
  • Rental Dwelling Policy
  • Rental Condo Unit Owner Policy
  • Condo Unit Owner Policy
300

NI's home suffered damage by an earthquake, we have confirmed that it is uninhabitable. What additional activities is needed in these types of calls?

Since earthquakes are not eligible for lodging assistance, after the call we still have to call fire lead for agent notification of the uninhabitable loss.

300

Do not select water if water damage was caused by fire fighters.


True or False

TRUE

300

____________ and ______ policies are recorded in HAART as an Unknown Report. The policy number will always begin with an “X”

Dover Bay/Excess and Surplus policies are recorded in HAART as an Unknown Report. The policy number will always begin with an “X”

400

NI calls and reports a heavy rainstorm hit her area & water is flowing into the house under the door of the basement. We know KOL will be water. What do we mark for " Where is the water coming from?" 



Water - Surface of the ground

400

NI's spouse calls in to file claim and wants assistance w/ temporary repairs, how would associate proceed with request?

If the policy is active and attaches to the loss report AND customers asks about vendors or contractors for temporary repairs (other than water mitigation), explain:

  • You may select the contractor of your choice to help with your temporary repairs.
  • The following vendors maybe able to assist with temporary repairs Alacrity Solutions, Contractor Connection, Sedgwick Repair Solutions and SERVPRO.
  • Your agent may be able to provide you with recommended contractors in your area.
400

TRUE OR FALSE.

Customer should be escalated to FIRE lead for towing assistance on their boat claim.

FALSE - Customer should be advised:

  •  to contact local marina or coast guard
  • Submit receipts to claim handler once the claim is submitted
400

NI is unsure of DOL, what additional activity would we have to do when taking loss report.

 leave a FN if the insured is unsure of the date of loss. If DOL is not exact date of loss, document if date of loss is the discovery date or the reporting date.

500

If escalation to fire lead is needed for water mitigation but fire lead is not available or outside of regular business hours what info can the associate provide to the qualified caller? 

read the following word track: 
“I apologize I was unable to reach someone for further information; however, I can provide you with the details for companies in your area that may assist with the water removal and restoration. Would you like that information over the phone or via email?

If “Yes”, Provide the following information:

  • Service Master: 1-800-RESPOND or 1-800-737-7663
  • SERVPRO: 1-800-SERVPRO or 1-800-737-8776
  • Alacrity Solutions: 1-877-828-3276
500

Provide 3 possible reasons where associate would escalate to Fire Lead..

Advance Payments,Agent Notification, Complaints, DoverBay/Excess Surplus,fatality,lodging accomodations,protected persons,water mitigation, transfers from CCC and CSCT

500

NI calls in to report a workers comp claim, how do we proceed with reporting loss?

We do not take loss we Warm transfer to Sedgwick for loss intake and handling: 855-223-2280

See: QM Directory – Worker’s Compensation category → Sedgwick SF Customer Service

500

Customer has a NC policy wanting to report a wind/hail loss from a named storm event, what is the first thing we need to ask to determine how we should proceed with loss? 

  1. Ask the caller if the property is located in one of the 18 Coastal Counties:
    • Beaufort, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Tyrrell, or Washington;
    • If not located in one of the above counties, then proceed to complete the SF loss report.
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