Farmers Insurance® Deploys Claims Teams to Assist Customers in Storm-Affected Dallas-Fort Worth Area

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Following storms with large hail and damaging winds that moved through the Dallas-Fort Worth area on June 6, Farmers Insurance^® has deployed catastrophe claims representatives, agents, other personnel and resources to assist customers who have suffered damage.

Affected customers can file a claim online at farmers.com/claims, using the Farmers® app through their smartphone or tablet, or by calling their agent or the 24-hour claims center:

• Farmers Claims Contact Center number: 1-800-435-7764.
• Foremost customers can also use the 1-800-435-7764 number for assistance.
• Bristol West customers can call 1-800-274-7865 for assistance.
• Spanish-language claims assistance is available to Farmers customers by calling: 877-RECLAMO (877-732-5266).

Customers who have suffered damage to their automobile may be able to expedite the auto inspection process by filing their claim via the Farmers website or mobile app and scheduling a drive-in appointment electronically. Those filing an automobile claim via phone may also request the drive-in appointment option when speaking with their Farmers representative.

Those impacted by the storm are encouraged to take the following actions when safe:

• Take a careful look at homes and autos to identify potential damage.
• Take photographs of any damage noted to property.
• Make emergency repairs or temporary emergency repairs as needed to prevent further damage. If you are unable to do so yourself, you may want to consider hiring a professional.
• Do not forget to check landscaping.
• Talk to your Farmers agent if you have questions regarding damage and the claims process.

About Farmers Insurance
"Farmers Insurance®" and "Farmers®" are tradenames for a group of affiliated insurers providing insurance for automobiles, homes and small businesses and a wide range of other insurance and financial services and products. Farmers Insurance is proud to serve more than 10 million households with over 19 million individual policies nationally, through the efforts of more than 48,000 exclusive and independent agents and approximately 21,000 employees. Farmers Insurance Exchange®, the largest of the three primary insurance insurers that make up Farmers Insurance, is recognized as one of the largest U.S. companies on the 2018 Fortune 500 list. For more information about Farmers Insurance, visit Farmers.com, Twitter and Instagram, @WeAreFarmers, or Facebook.com/FarmersInsurance.

SOURCE Farmers Insurance