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Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Most car insurance companies allow you to file a claim online, over the phone or through the insurer’s mobile app. You’ll need to fill out a claim form with details about the incident that led to the ...