‘Insurance Village’ resource center to open in Clearwater for residents filing claims

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — The “Insurance Village” resource center is to open in Clearwater this weekend for residents to expedite the filing of insurance claims.

The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Consumer Services will host around 42 insurance agencies to help residents who are in the process of filing a claim.

The “Insurance Village” will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Long Center, 1501 Nort Belcher Road.

“If you have a claim that you have started the insurance carrier will write you a check to get you stabilized,” Florida Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis said.

Residents should bring with them:

• A driver’s license or other form of identification, such as a passport or state-issued ID
• Insurance cards and insurance policy information/documentation
• Pictures or documentation of the property being claimed as a loss resulting from Helene
• Repair estimates
• Any additional insurance-related information that is accessible to residents

The center is open for both Pinellas County and Hillsborough County residents.

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