Insurance Department
Insurance claims filed in response to a major tornado outbreak in May jumped to 70,782 Tuesday, with insurance payments reaching $561,976,781.
“These numbers are more proof of the dramatic impact the tornadoes had on our state,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak. “Thousands of Oklahomans are now in the process of rebuilding their lives. Insurance can help them do that and I am glad to see that so many of the victims were insured. But the claims process can be complicated. My office is ready to assist consumers in any way possible.”
May 19th & 20th Tornadoes
Type of Claim Claims Received Payments Made
Homeowners 17,182 $374,144,234
Private Auto 21,218 $61,427,445
Commercial Property 993 $18,727,906
Commercial Auto 457 $1,450,418
Other 415 $3,216,276
May 30th & 31th Tornadoes
Type of Claim Claims Received Payments Made
Homeowners 16,626 $62,945,489
Private Auto 10,475 $19,067,584
Commercial Property 1,557 $10,600,186
Commercial Auto 306 $1,459,668
Other 391 $1,360,596
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) will hold a series of educational forums for storm victims. The weekly forums, which begin Tuesday, allow impacted Oklahomans to ask questions and receive assistance with insurance-related issues.
OID experts will discuss various topics including; how to file a claim, what to do if your claim is denied, how to file a complaint and how to spot fraud. Attendees will also be able to ask questions about individual insurance concerns.
“Recovering From a Disaster Insurance Forums”
All events are 6:00-7:00pm
June 18th –Shawnee, Shawnee City Hall
June 24th – Little Axe, Little Axe High School
July 2nd – Carney, Carney Community Center
July 9th – Moore, Community Christian Church
July 16th – El Reno, El Reno High School
OID consumer assistance representatives are stationed at Westmoore High School Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Help is also available by calling 1-800-522-0071.
