Harvey claims deadline approaching

​AUSTIN – As the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey approaches, remember that some insurance policies have a one-year deadline to file claims.

Harvey made landfall August 25. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) claims must be reported by the one-year anniversary of the date the damage occurred unless the policyholder can show good cause for the delay.

To file a TWIA claim, go to www.tw​ia.org or call 1-800-78​8-8247. 

Some other insurance policies also have a one-year deadline to file claims. To see if your other policies have claim deadlines, check the policy language or contact your insurance company or agent.

Visit the Texas Department of Insurance’s help after​ the storm page for more. You can also read ​​the Real Estate Center’s H​urricane Harvey Disaster Relief Guide. ​​​