Making an Auto Insurance Claim?

Making an Auto Insurance Claim
 

Here’s What to Do – and What to Expect

Whether you have a small fender-bender or a major collision, auto accidents are stressful. Here’s how The AARP® Auto & Home Insurance Program from The Hartford1 can help you get back on the road and back to your life.
 
One of the first things to do after an accident is report your claim to The Hartford. What happens next? These ABCs of the claims process will help you know what to expect so you feel more comfortable and confident.
 

Assist You Through the Claims Process

The Hartford is here for you. We work as your partner to resolve your claim as quickly as possible.
 
  • If you report your claim by phone, a Hartford Customer Care representative will gather information, help you understand the claims process, and answer any questions you may have. If you report your claim online, we’ll call you within one business day to gather information.
  • Within one business day of reporting your loss, a Claims professional from The Hartford will contact you to answer any additional questions and begin an investigation into the accident. Your Claims professional can also offer services to get you back on the road, such as getting an estimate of vehicle damages and arranging for a rental car, if necessary.
     


"We made a phone call to The Hartford and within 36 hours the repair shop had been paid and the parts ordered. I was very pleased with the speed and caring attitude of the claims person."

 
– Online review from LLW42, Utah
 
 
Be sure to keep the name and contact information of your Claims professional, as well as the claim number assigned to your claim. Contact your Claims professional any time during the claims process if you have questions. The Hartford’s Centro de Atención al Cliente also has a variety of helpful resources to assist you with the claims process.
 
You can even use The Hartford’s smartphone app to report your claim by uploading accident photos and details directly from your phone. 
 

Be Thorough in Our Investigation

We’ll confirm your insurance coverage and begin an investigation of your claim. In addition to reviewing the information you provided, your Claims professional will review reports from police and other law enforcement officials, statements from witnesses, car repair estimates, and any other relevant details.
 
Resources with expertise in assessing property damage, bodily injury, or liability in connection with damages will also be consulted if necessary. Only after a thorough investigation is complete will your Claim professional determine the appropriate payment.
 

Connect You to Helpful Resources

The Hartford wants to help you recover as quickly and easily as possibly after a loss. While you can use any vehicle repair facility you wish, you can save time, trouble and money by choosing a shop in The Hartford Auto Repair Network.* When you use an authorized facility:
 
  • The Hartford will stand behind the workmanship of repairs for as long as you own your car.
  • No additional estimates are required. We work directly with the auto repair shops so there’s a lot less paperwork for you to worry about.
  • We pay network shops directly, so except for your deductible, you won’t pay out-of-pocket expenses.
     
 
Auto Claims Infographic
 
To find a network repair shop near you, ask your Claims professional or visit thehartford.com/autorepairshops. If your claim is for glass only, we can put you in touch with windshield repair shops – and The Hartford will waive the deductible when a window can be repaired rather than replaced.

Need to replace your car? When you’re in the market for a new car, use The Hartford Auto Buying Service to get vehicle prices and Guaranteed Savings** before you even talk with a dealer. Conozca más en thehartford.com/replacecar.
 

Help Protect You Against Fraud

If someone files a claim against you, contact your Hartford Claims professional. We’ll investigate to assess the allegations and pay the claims that you’re legally liable to honor.
 
If you suspect fraud, contact your Hartford Claims professional. We’ll investigate the matter through our Special Investigations Unit. Each year billions of dollars are lost to insurance fraud, including staged auto accidents, faked losses and inflated medical bills.
 
Fraud can occur on something as simple as a glass-only claim. Representatives may approach you, ask for your insurance card or policy number and offer to report the claim for you. If this happens, ask them to show you the damage and get their business card. Then call The Hartford yourself to report the claim and schedule the repair.
 
 
* Policyholders are free to select the repair shop of their choice for repairs. Benefit applies only to those repair shops that are part of The Hartford’s network
 
** Actual price set by dealer and prices vary by area. Guaranteed Savings not available in all states. See website for more details on customer savings.
 
Divulgaciones adicionales a continuación.
 
Los resúmenes de las coberturas y las características de las pólizas son únicamente para fines informativos. En caso de que se produzca una pérdida, los términos y condiciones reales establecidos en su póliza determinarán su cobertura.
 
AARP y sus afiliadas no son aseguradoras. Endoso pagado. The Hartford paga regalías a AARP por el uso de su propiedad intelectual. Estos cargos se utilizan para los fines generales de AARP. En la mayoría de los estados, es necesario ser miembro de AARP para ser elegible para participar en el Programa.
 
El programa de seguros para automóviles de AARP de The Hartford está respaldado por Hartford Fire Insurance Company y sus afiliados, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. Está avalado en AZ, MI y MN por Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast; en CA por Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company; en WA por Hartford Casualty Insurance Company; en MA por Trumbull Insurance Company; y en PA por Nutmeg Insurance Company y Twin City Fire Insurance Company. El programa de seguros para viviendas de AARP de he Hartford está respaldado por Hartford Fire Insurance Company y sus afiliados, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. Está subscrito en AZ, MI y MN por Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast; en CA por Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford; en WA por Trumbull Insurance Company; en MA por Trumbull Insurance Company, Sentinel Insurance Company, Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, y Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company; y en PA por Nutmeg Insurance Company. El producto para viviendas no está disponible en todas las áreas, entre las que se incluye el estado de Florida. Los ahorros, los beneficios y las coberturas disponibles pueden variar y es posible que algunos solicitantes no sean elegibles. El programa no está actualmente disponible en Canadá, ni en los territorios o posesiones de Estados Unidos.
 
1 En Texas, el programa para automóviles está respaldado por Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company a través de Hartford of the Southeast General Agency, Inc. Hartford Fire Insurance Company y sus afiliados no son responsables financieramente por los productos de seguros suscritos y emitidos por Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company. El programa para viviendas está respaldado por Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast.
 
* Los comentarios de los clientes son recolectados y tabulados por The Hartford y no representan a todos los clientes.