NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance fraud is estimated to be more than $40 billion per year, according to the FBI, and could cost the average American family between $400 and $700 each year in increased premiums. In the aftermath of last weeks' winter storms, Allstate protects customers and consumers, encouraging them to be vigilant as fraud often occurs in the wake of severe weather events.
"While most home-repair contractors are honest and provide quality work, homeowners should be on the lookout for workers and companies engaging in contractor fraud," said Chip Teague, Allstate's senior claim field director of the National Catastrophe Team. "This specific type of fraud can occur when a contractor provides substandard repairs or deliberately cheats the other party."
As temperatures begin to rise, Allstate shares preventative measures to help protect everyone from insurance fraud.
Whether you're a customer or not, Allstate wants to protect people from life's uncertainties, especially in a catastrophe. Some helpful tips include: additional fraud protection information and the Good Hands Recovery Guide, a tool for individuals, homeowners and business owners.
Allstate customers impacted by the winter storms can file a claim and begin the claim process by calling 1-800-54-STORM (1-800-547-8676), using the AllstateSM Mobile app, logging on to Allstate.com or contacting their Allstate agent.
About Allstate The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) protects people from life's uncertainties with a wide array of protection for cars, homes, electronic devices and identity theft. Affordable products are available through a broad distribution network including Allstate agents, independent agents, major retailers, online and at the workplace. Allstate is widely known for the slogan "You're in Good Hands with Allstate." For more information, visit www.allstate.com.
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