Following the riots across the UK in August, insurers pledge that they are doing all they can to assist policyholders in dealing swiftly with claims. If your block has been affected you should have been in touch with your insurance company as quickly as possible to ensure your claim is dealt with fast and efficiently. The local police authority also has a legal responsibility to reimburse anyone sustaining damage to property as a result of the riot under the Riot Damages Act 1886. Don’t forget though that if you are claiming compensation for riot damage, you must be able to provide evidence of any loss.
For future reference, in the event of any similar disturbances, insurer Residentsline advises that if you have a policy with them, you should refer to the claims section of the website for full details of all our Insurer Claims Department numbers and notify your claim immediately if possible and certainly within 7 days of any incident occurring.