Just imagine… you arrive home and to your horror there is an empty space where your TV used to be and empty boxes litter the floor… Wave goodbye to your digital camera! Your jewelry and CDs have disappeared too! You are in shock. What should you do in such a situation? Here are some tips to help you get organized quickly following a home burglary:
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Make sure the burglar or burglars have left the scene of the crime. If need be, ask a friend or neighbor to come with you.
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Do not touch anything and call the police immediately.
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When they arrive, tell them the facts, including as much detail as possible: approximate time and date of the burglary, method used to break in, etc.
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Then contact your insurance provider as soon as possible.
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Draw up a list of the stolen goods and estimate their true value.
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If you have already made an inventory of all your goods and kept it in a safe place along with your receipts, photos, and insurance policies, your claim will be dealt with more quickly.
Don’t forget that if you are a tenant, it is the owner of your building who is responsible for having all burglary-related damage repaired at his/her own expense.
Don’t wait for burglars to pay you a visit! Discourage them by having a home alarm system installed. If you have home insurance with The Personal, you can take advantage of TeleWarn, a home surveillance system available to you at the best price on the market. You will be able to protect your valuables against fire and theft while qualifying for a lower basic insurance premium. For more information, get in touch with a customer representative at The Personal at 1-888-476-8737.
For more information and useful tips on prevention and safety, visit www.thepersonal.com/apq or the Insurance Bureau of Canada website at www.bac-quebec.qc.ca.
The partnership between the l’Association des propriétaires du Québec and The Personal offers you the benefit of first-class home and auto insurance at very attractive rates.
Ask for a quote from The Personal by calling 1-888-476-8737, or visit www.thepersonal.com/apq for an online auto insurance quote.
The information in this advertorial is for illustrative purposes only. The Personal General Insurance Inc. declines all liability thereto.