Why Preferred Vendors of Insurance Companies Have Qualifications

1/20/2020 (Permalink)

Why Preferred Vendors of Insurance Companies Have Qualifications

If your Todd Creek, CO, business has suffered fire, water or mold damage you may need to talk to your insurance agent about a local damage restoration service, such as SERVPRO, to help with repairs. Many insurance companies keep a list of preferred vendors to contact for various needs for several reasons. These include

1. Set Guidelines

There are 21 guidelines an insurance vendor must agree to in order to become a preferred vendor. This includes the IICRC standards among others. Following these guidelines ensures that clients can expect a high quality job completion from any vendor recommended by their insurance provider, as well as the ability to know what to expect in the restoration ahead of time.

2. Complete Record Keeping

Another reason your insurance agent may recommend a preferred vendor for your business's restoration needs is that fact that in many cases these vendors have the ability to help the agent with the documentation needed to file a claim. For example, SERVPRO offers an electronic claims inventory system that can be used to keep track of photographs, item inventory lists, and track restoration progress. These types of systems help ensure that everything is properly documented which can be very useful to your insurance company.

3. Safety Standards

Another reason your insurance may recommend working with a member of their vendor program, is the fact that they know their preferred vendors will follow proper safety standards. In addition to correct use of equipment this may also include how to properly quarantine an area for mold removal, use of personal protection equipment, and material handling.
If your business has suffered damage it’s a good idea to consult your insurance agent about working with a preferred vendor. These professionals have been trained to follow national standards in order to ensure quality service, and can help document the damage and repairs for your agent. Preferred vendors also follow safety standards to help ensure that the job is completed correctly with everyone's health and safety in mind.