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Nationwide Insurance, Allied Insurance Prepared for Winter StormCOLUMBUS, Ohio --(Business Wire)-- Nationwide Insurance and Allied Insurance claims representatives and agents are prepared to assist customers should the winter storm mix stretching from the Southeast to Northeast cause weather-related damage. As weather alerts and reports from around the country track the storm patterns, Nationwide has representatives and resources in place to respond quickly to its customers' needs. Policyholders with storm damage should call the Nationwide claims hotline at 1-800-421-3535 or contact their local agent. In the event of policyholder needs to file an insurance claim, representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist them. To help expedite the process, it is helpful to have a policy number or home address available when the call is placed. Also, make note of any injuries incurred and any witnesses, as well as any police authority contacted in relation to property damage. Weather services are calling for numerous power outages today. Preparing for a blackout and knowing what to do until power is restored is critical. Nationwide and Allied Insurance offer the following safety tips to help you prepare for severe weather: Winter Blackout Tips Tips that may help you prepare for a winter blackout
Tips that may help you after a blackout
About Allied Allied Insurance is a property and casualty insurer established in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1929. Allied operates in 33 states through a network of independent agents with regional offices in Denver, CO; Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; Gainesville, FL; and Sacramento, CA (News - Alert). Allied has been a member of the Nationwide family of companies since 1998, and is responsible for Nationwide's independent agency system. Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the country's largest multi-line insurers and financial services organizations. Information is available at www.alliedinsurance.com. About Nationwide Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The company provides customers a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto insurance, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, pet, life insurance, farm, commercial insurance, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and specialty health services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com. Nationwide, On Your Side, Join the Nation and the Nationwide frame mark are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
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