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Department of Commerce offers guidance, assistance for Minnesotans impacted by Dec. 15 severe weather
12/16/2021 2:16:34 PM
The Minnesota Department of Commerce, which provides consumers with protections and enforces insurance laws for the State of Minnesota, offers Minnesotans affected by the unusual winter storm that swept across Minnesota on December 15 with guidance and assistance when filing an insurance claim after storms damage their home, business or other property:
/commerce/insurance/home/dic/index.jspMinnesota Department of Commerce Disaster Information Center
Key tips for filing insurance claims to your property:
- Contact your insurance company immediately.
- Wait for the company’s adjuster before you or anyone starts working to remove or repair or replace property.
- Inventory your damage.
- Take notes of who you talk with and what they say from your insurance company, adjusters or repair services. Note dates, names and contact information.
- Avoid scammers or high-pressure sales tactics if you are contacted by someone you don’t know, such as salespeople going door-to-door in areas hit by storms.
Question or complaint about your insurance company?
If you have questions, complaints or problems with your insurance company, contact the Minnesota Department of Commerce Consumer Services Center:
- By phone: 651-539-1600 or 800-657-3602
- By email: consumer.protection@state.mn.us
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The Minnesota Department of Commerce mission is to protect all Minnesotans in their everyday financial transactions by investigating and evaluating services, and advocating that they be fair, accessible and affordable. Wherever you are in Minnesota, the Department of Commerce is with you every day. Whether you’re filling up on gas, purchasing a home, working to reduce energy consumption or rebuilding after a disaster—we are with you, no matter what. The Minnesota Department of Commerce oversees more than 20 regulated industries, ensuring that Minnesota businesses are strong and Minnesota consumers are protected. Learn more at mn.gov/commerce.
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Mo Schriner, Director of Communications
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