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What To Do When You Have An Umbrella Loss
Reporting
Any liability claim which may pierce the Umbrella layer should be
reported. In addition, the following types of losses must be reported
immediately to the umbrella carrier:
- Any fall from an elevated workplace (ladders, balconies,
platforms, etc.) regardless of the severity of injury
- New York Labor Law claims/lawsuits
- Fatalities - regardless of cause
- Closed head injuries (brain damage) regardless of severity
- Burns (2nd and 3rd degree)
- Amputations - any/all
- Multiple fractures - any/all
- Spinal cord injuries or paralysis
- Any permanent disabilities
- Sexual molestation/rape - actual or alleged
- Class Action lawsuits
Prompt reporting of all known or potential exposures is critical
to avoid jeopardizing your coverage.
Lawsuits
Refer to What To Do When You
Have A Liability Loss
Where to Report Your Claim
Umbrella Liability Claims
Report Umbrella Liability Claims to Distinguished Programs by one of the
following ways:
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1. Email: dpgclaims@distinguished.com |
| 2. FAX: (212) 297-3131 |
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3. Telephone: (888) 355-4626 ext. 3196
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4. Mail: Distinguished Programs |
| Claims Department |
| 1180 Avenue of the Americas 16th fl |
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New York, NY 10036 |
Incident Reports for all claims: Notices that do not require action should be clearly marked "REPORT ONLY"
For Questions or Concerns about any aspect of claims reporting or handling contact:
Natalie Rowe, Claims Admin., Distinguished Programs (212)297-3196
nrowe@distinguished.com
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