Security First Insurance Urges Residents Affected by Palm Coast Tornado to Report Claim Immediately

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Dec. 16, 2013 – As a Florida homeowners insurance company that is based in the state, Security First Insurance was able to quickly dispatch an emergency response team to help policyholders affected by the recent Palm Coast tornado. Security First Insurance has approximately 1,500 Palm Coast homeowner’s insurance customers. The company urges residents whose homes have been damaged to contact their insurance carrier immediately.

Security First Insurance customers can report a claim using the following options:

• 877-581-4862: 24-hour Call Center and Claims Hotline
• SecurityFirstFlorida.com: Online Policyholder Service Center
• Security First Mobile: Free app for Android and iPhone devices that enable customers to report a claim, submit photos of the damage, and receive contact information of the adjuster assigned to the claim

“Our adjusters will be working diligently to assist our customers,” said Locke Burt, chairman and president of Security First Insurance. “Our goal is to process claims as quickly as possible and provide exceptional service to our customers.” The company has tarping teams, adjusters, and contractors in the area ready to assist affected policyholders.

Suggestions for residents with property damage:

• Safety is your highest priority. If the structure of your home will allow you to safely do so, make minor repairs to prevent further damage to your home
• Submit your claim as soon as possible – making note of your updated contact information if you have been temporarily displaced from your home
• Keep receipts for any expenditures you incur while living away from your home
• Take pictures of damaged items before they are removed or destroyed
• Choose licensed and bonded contractors and request references - Security First Insurance offers homeowners a guide with important information to help with researching and hiring a contractor. Visit SecurityFirstFlorida.com/ContractorTips to download the free guide.
• If you’re living away from your home, do not post this information in social media – this could leave you vulnerable to burglary