American National assisting policyholders in aftermath of Colorado severe weather and hail event

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National ANAT claims teams are on the ground to assist policyholders whose property sustained damage in the wake of the recent hail event in Colorado.

The following information is also being distributed to help those looking to make claims and start any clean-up efforts.

Claim Reporting: Visit a local agent's office or call the American National 24-hour claims hotline at 1.800.333.2860.

When property claims are reported, ask about services that may be available to you. Repair-related receipts should be saved so they can be included in claim reports.

For vehicle damage, appraisers will be available to assist with inspections. For policyholders who have obtained estimates, they can be forwarded to American National for review.

Claim Payment: American National offers direct deposit for payments to policyholders. Ask your claim representative about direct deposit of insurance proceeds.

Contractor Selection Tips: American National also offers several informational resources that may be useful to policyholders recovering from storms. For example, information specifically related to impact resistant roofing and roofing contractor selection. 

Department of Insurance Resources: The Colorado Division of Insurance offers these helpful tips to stay money smart after storm damage, including the following:

• Start the claim process quickly
• Document and mitigate damage
• Verify public adjusters
• Protect yourself from roofing fraud. The #NoRoofScams campaign of various Colorado organizations provides helpful advice for consumers.
• Contact the DOI if you have questions about insurance and the claims process.

About American National

American National Insurance Company (American National), headquartered in Galveston, Texas, was founded in 1905 and is licensed in all states except New York. American National and its subsidiaries offer a broad line of products and services, which include life insurance, annuities, health insurance, credit insurance, pension products and property and casualty insurance for personal lines, agribusiness and certain commercial exposures. The family of companies operates in all 50 states.

American National established a dedicated property and casualty division in 1973 with American National Property And Casualty Company, Springfield, MO. This company serves 38 states not including NY. To better serve the unique insurance needs of the agricultural market, American National acquired the Farm Family group of insurance companies based in NY in 2001. For corporate and investor relations information, please visit American National's website at www.AmericanNational.com.

CONTACT: 
Jeff Mills, Executive Vice President-Chief Claims Officer
417.887.4990, Ext. 2199
American National Center
1949 East Sunshine Street 
Springfield, MO 65899 
jeff.mills@anpac.com