Hail fraud prevention workshop set in Havre next week

From the Office of the

Montana State Auditor

Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale and his staff from the State Auditor’s office are hosting an event in Havre next week to help people understand what they should do after a major hailstorm.

Storms in recent years have caused major hail damage in various areas around Montana. Large hail events are often followed by insurance and contractor problems for property owners, including in some cases outright fraud by out-of-state contractors.

To address these problems, the insurance commissioner’s office is working to educate Montanans about the steps they should take if their cars, homes, or other property are damaged by hail. Rosendale will be hosting three Hail Fraud Prevention Workshops — in Lewistown, Havre, and Great Falls — next week to address this issue.

The meeting in Havre runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Havre Inn and Suites at 1425 U.S. Highway 2 West.

Attendees will learn how to work with their insurance company after a hail storm and what they should watch out for as they work with contractors and others to get property repaired.

This event is open to the public and lunch will be provided. Attendees are asked to sign up for the event at http://bit.ly/HavreHailMeeting so the State Auditor’s Office can get a head count for food.

——

WHAT: Hail Fraud Prevention Workshop

WHEN: Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Havre Inn and Suites, 1425 Hwy 2, Havre

FOOD: Lunch will be provided

EVENT REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/HavreHailMeeting