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Travelers: insurance claim denied

Ask the Claim professional for the reason and valuation, then complain to Consumer Affairs and the state insurance department.

ACredibility A · last verified 2026-10-12 · 100% official or government sources
What does this mean?

Grade A (high: almost everything comes from official pages read directly). 100% of 14 sources are the organization's own pages or government sites.

All Travelers contactsOpen in the interactive directoryJSON

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Steps

  1. Ask the Claim professional for the reason and the policy language in writing. For a total loss, ask how the value was calculated and which similar vehicles were used.

    PhoneFile a claim or check claim status (individuals) +1-800-252-4633

  2. Upload your evidence to the claim.

    FormUpload claim documents

  3. Send a complaint through the email form (topic "Make a Complaint") or by mail to Consumer Affairs.

    FormEmail form (topics include "Make a Complaint" and "Claim Questions")

  4. If you disagree only about the amount, check the policy for an appraisal provision.

  5. File a complaint with your state insurance department.

More contacts for this issue

PhoneCustomer Advocacy +1-866-336-2077
OnlineCheck claim status (auto, general liability, property, workers compensation)
MailConsumer Affairs (complaints) Travelers, Attn. Consumer Affairs, One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183

Facts you can cite

If that fails, escalate

Go up one step at a time. Keep the reference numbers and dates from each contact.

  1. Customer service

    PhoneFile a claim or check claim status (individuals) +1-800-252-4633

    Or the assigned Claim professional.

  2. Supervisor

    Ask for the Claim professional's manager.

  3. Written complaint

    MailConsumer Affairs (complaints) Travelers, Attn. Consumer Affairs, One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183

    Consumer Affairs. The email form has a Make a Complaint topic. Ask for the denial and the policy language it relies on, in writing.

  4. State agency

    Your state’s insurance department. Find it in the list of state agencies (also as JSON: states/<code>.json, for example states/ny.json).

  5. Arbitration

    Many policies have an appraisal clause for disputes about the amount of a loss. Check the policy.

  6. Small claims court

Watch out

  • MyTravelers account features need sign-in.
  • Claim status by phone is only staffed Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. local time.

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