Farm Bureau Insurance of Florida is proud of the way its local branch and its parent company treated their home and flood insurance policyholders during the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. They wish to highlight the extraordinary efforts the company made to serve desperate clients, many of them homeless and injured, in the wake of a disaster. If you seek an insurance carrier that keeps the customer in mind, look no further than Farm Bureau. It will pay off when it matters.

The Destruction of Hurricane Michael

At 12:30 P.M. CDT on October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida coast between Mexico Beach and Panama City. It struck as a Category 5 hurricane, with sustained winds of 160 miles per hour, which is the first such storm on record to hit the Florida panhandle. It left 1.2 million people without electricity and caused estimated damages of $25 billion throughout the southern U.S., including damage to every building on Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City. It swept away or flattened homes throughout the region and destroyed businesses, apartment buildings, and hotels. It pummeled the state with torrential rainfall and tossed debris, snapped trees, and caused additional destruction by hurling objects every which way.

The Farm Bureau Response

In the aftermath, Farm Bureau sent many of its adjusters from the Southern Farm Bureau to the state to help deal with more than 1,600 claims. Homeowners, business owners, and car owners all sought recompense, and the Farm Bureau team did their best to service each client quickly, compassionately, and in person. They had paid out more than $50 million in claims within one month after the storm hit. Moreover, many policyholders discovered that their initial claims were insufficient, and the Farm Bureau offered no dispute. Claimants simply had to submit an estimate to receive payment. It is this kind of customer care that has earned the company such a sterling reputation with clients throughout Florida and the rest of the U.S.

If you seek a home or flood insurance policy to protect your family and your most significant personal assets, contact Farm Bureau Insurance in Blountstown, FL. They service clients throughout Calhoun County and beyond and are renowned for their unmatched customer care. In addition to flood and home insurance, they also specialize in farm, life, and auto insurance. Call them at (850) 674-5471 to work closely with an agent or visit their website to learn more about the company.