American National offers information and resources during wildfires

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the wildfires that are causing catastrophic damages to California, Oregon and Washington. We hope you will find the following informational resources helpful while dealing with the threat of wildfire. Please be advised to follow the orders of local authorities.

If you are an American National policyholder:

For clients already in the midst of these unprecedented wildfires, please call our 24-hour Claims Hotline at 1.800.333.2860 if you have any questions.

There are several ways to report a claim (to ensure efficient claims service, check that your login credentials are up to date):

1. Mobile: Use the AN Mobile app, available for free at the Apple App store or Google Play. An account is required.
2. Online: Go to AmericanNational.com and login to your account. To create an account, go to AmericanNational.com > Customer Login > Personal Insurance – Log In > Register.
3. Phone: Call the 24-hour claims hotline at 1.800.333.2860.
4. Email: Claims@AmericanNational.com

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) offers the following tips for navigating the process of getting back home after a wildfire: 

1. Contact your insurer to get the claims process started. While evacuated, contact your insurer. You do not need to wait until you return home before doing so. Insurers can be contacted via their toll-free number, app or website. 

2. Discuss coverage for temporary housing with your insurer. Your insurance can help you move out of shelters and obtain housing while you rebuild. Keep your hotel and meal receipts. 

3. Work with an adjuster. Adjusters will walk you through the claims process, answer questions, estimate damage, and settle your claim. 

About American National

American National is a family of companies. American National Insurance Company, founded in 1905 and headquartered in Galveston, Texas, and other American National subsidiaries offer a broad portfolio of products and services, which include life insurance, annuities, property and casualty insurance, health insurance, credit insurance, and pension products.

The American National companies operate 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
jeff.mills@americannational.com