Car Accident Checklist
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Gather Information
Obtain the name of the other driver and license number of the other vehicle. In the event of personal injury, obtain the names and addresses of individuals involved and witnesses.
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Do Not Discuss Details
Do not discuss the details of the accident with anyone but the investigating police officer.
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Contact Your Agency
Report your claim to your independent Auto-Owners agent. Your agent will then immediately set your claim in motion by notifying the local Auto-Owners claim office on your behalf.
How Do I Report a Claim?
To report a claim, simply call your local, independent Auto-Owners agent, someone you know and trust. With over 100 claim offices in 26 states, we believe our claims branches should be as close as possible to our policyholders and your local agents.
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