Winter Weather Resource Roundup

As winter weather approaches and temperatures drop, we’d like to share a few resources to help you stay safe and protect your business. Be reminded of how to prepare for winter storms, prevent cold temperature-related health problems, and protect yourself and your employees during all stages of a winter storm.

Winter Weather Resources to Keep You and Your Employees Safe:

Be prepared with these tips for protecting your home and staying safe during a freeze.

• Preventing and Thawing Freezing Pipes
• Winter Driving Tips
• Steps to Prepare Your Home and Car for Winter
• Five Tips to Prepare Your Jobsite for Winter

Supporting You Every Step of the Way:

As a Hotchkiss client, as always, your dedicated claims team stands ready to support you and advocate on your behalf should a claim arise.

Three Ways for Hotchkiss Clients to Report a Claim:

1. Submit your claim via Hotchkiss on Demand. login.hotchkissondemand.com

2. Fill out the claims form on the Hotchkiss Insurance website.

3. Call a member of your Hotchkiss Team:
Houston/San Antonio: 800-899-9810
Dallas/Fort Worth: 800-899-3750

After You File a Claim:

A few general tips and best practices to keep in mind after you've contacted us about a claim.

• Take pictures or video of any damage to your property.
  
• Make temporary or minor repairs to prevent further damage.
• Keep receipts and records of payment.
• Do not begin making permanent repairs until you and Hotchkiss Insurance have communicated about your damage.
• Maintain contact with Hotchkiss Insurance about your claim; this helps ensure it is resolved quickly.
  
• Be wary of out-of-state contractors who show up at your door unexpectedly.

Please note: The information provided on this site does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only.