The period for reporting claims linked to Storm Ciaran will be extended until December 1, 2023, i.e. 30 days after the passage of the storm, France Assureurs announced in a press release on Thursday, instead of 5 days in normal times.
In view of the exceptional circumstances and in order to best support disaster victims, insurers are extending the claims reporting period beyond the usual deadline until December 1, 2023, i.e. 30 days after the passage of the storm, declared the federation in a press release. The period is usually five days, ten days if the state of natural disaster is recognized by order.
Nearly 6,500 claims have already been made to Macif for damage caused by storm Ciaran, Macif announced in a press release. At this time, Macif is recording nearly 10,000 telephone calls and 6,500 claims, or 900 per hour, the insurer detailed.
The Covea group (MAAF, MMA and GMF brands) indicated for its part that it had activated a specific crisis unit and mobilized dedicated teams to take care of compensation for damage with their immediate settlement without expertise when possible.
On Axa’s side, the insurer announced the immediate payment of a advance on compensation of up to 1500 euros, with or without expertise. The insurer also extends the emergency rehousing period to 14 days instead of the usual 7 for the policyholders concerned.
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Using a modeling tool, the insurance consulting firm Saretec estimated on Thursday that storm Ciaran had caused damage valued at 375 million euros to buildings, including 50 million euros of damage to businesses.
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