Flood help

If you have been affected by flooding and need support with any aspect of your claim, please contact us. Alternatively, if you know the name of your insurer, here is a list of claims line phone numbers:

• Legal and General : 0345 270 0088
• Integra : 01274 700 810 (09:00 to 17:00 Mon-Fri) - 0800 915 4780 (Emergency out of hours)
• Ageas : 0345 122 3019
• AXA : 0330 024 6842
• Covea : 0330 024 2255
• Towergate : 01708 777 710
• ABC : 0800 933 5814
• Allianz : 0345 073 1114
• Aviva : 0800 012 345
• Broker Direct : 01204 600 346
• Ocaso : 0207 377 6465
• Prestige : 08000 327 327
• Heath Lambert : 01403 321 114
• Midas : 0330 123 5748
• Zurich : 08000 261 790
• BELL : 0207 488 9919
• Home & Legacy : 0344 893 8360
• Chubb : 0800 018 0678
• RSA : 0345 675 0410
• Sterling : 0330 134 8162
• Gallagher Heath : 0330 102 6766

Useful advice for making a claim

If your home is affected by flooding, there are things you can do to help deal with it as quickly and painlessly as possible. Here are the most important things to do, after making sure everyone is safe:

• Contact your insurer, and have your policy documents to hand if possible.
• Make an accurate record of all the damage (if you can, take photos of every room).
• If possible, use a permanent pen to mark the level the flood water reached on the walls - keep one handy in case you need it.
• Make a list of all your damaged possessions and take photos before you throw anything away.
• Don’t forget about the food in your cupboards and freezer. If you need to throw out defrosted food, for example, your insurance policy might also cover you for this. 

Did You Know...? Your insurer will recommend a company to carry out the repair work to your home. While you're free to choose alternative suppliers, if they charge more than the insurer’s budget for any reason, you may not be covered for the full cost of the work, so always check

How to make a claim

Six things you need to know:

1. If you own the home you live in, call up your insurer and tell them you are making a claim because of a flood. If you have different insurers for your home and its contents then you will need to contact them both, if your home contents are damaged.

2. If you live in rented accommodation, you will need to contact your landlord to deal with the building insurance. You will be responsible for the contents insurance so you will need to contact your contents insurer. Also, check with your landlord whether they will provide alternative accommodation.

3. The insurer might send a loss adjuster round to assess the cost of the damage, and if your policy includes alternative accommodation while flood damage repairs are made to your home, they can make these arrangements too. Make sure your insurer gives you as clear an idea as possible about the process and what you can expect. For example, how long it will take to process your claim.

4. Be aware that the assessor may not be able to come out immediately, but in the meantime, try to leave any damaged items where they are until the loss adjuster sees them. Ensure they have the right contact details for you and can gain access to your home.

5. When making a claim, keep a record of all contact with your insurer, including who you spoke to, when and what was agreed, and keep hold of any letters, emails and receipts for repair work.

6. With most insurance policies, the insurer will deduct a pre-agreed amount from the pay-out for any claim you make - this is known as the policy ‘excess’. Be aware of this, and check what level of excess has been agreed before you call, so it doesn’t come as a surprise.

Remember, your insurer is there to help.