Recovery Guide
We are here to help after a large home loss
As you begin to recover after a devastating loss, it’s natural to have a lot of questions about the process. This guide is intended to complement the one-on-one support from your PURE claims adjuster.
Frequently Asked Questions
We make payments as quickly and flexibly as possible. Whenever we can, funds are sent by electronic transfer directly to your account. If you prefer, we can also issue a check.
If you have a mortgage on your home, your policy includes protections for your lender. That means your mortgage company will be listed on claim payments for structural damage. In these cases, you’ll need to follow your bank’s process for endorsing the check. If you have questions or run into challenges, your PURE claims adjuster can walk you through the next steps.
Yes. With proper authorization, we can make direct payments for additional living expenses and to any third parties, so you don’t have to pay out-of-pocket and wait for reimbursement. We can also send payments directly to your general contractor for repairs, if that’s easier for you.
At PURE, your claims adjuster’s primary job is to help you recover as smoothly as possible. They bring deep expertise in handling complex, high-value claims and will guide you through every step of the process. Many members have told us this dedicated support removed the need for outside representation, since they felt their interests were fully protected and their claims resolved fairly and efficiently. It is worth noting that public adjusters, by contrast, are typically compensated through a percentage of your claim settlement, and those fees are not covered by your PURE policy.
Encouragement from Members Like You
There are PURE members who have stood where you are, who are now on the other side of their loss and grief. Their stories are proof that recovery is not only possible, but it can also bring unexpected strength. We share their perspective as a reminder that you will get through this, too.
“This experience allowed us to really spend time together as a family and focus on making that unit as strong as it can be. We’ve really simplified. My life feels less complicated after everything we’ve been through.”
Lauren B.
Member since 2014
“The one thing that this experience really taught me is the truth of that saying, ‘Home is where the heart is.’ Your home is your sanctuary. You create that sanctuary with your family, and you can have that anywhere.”
LeAnn C.
Member since 2018
“It sounds funny to say that it was nice to have my husband's family here, to go through such a traumatic event together like that, but it really was. It meant that we were not alone.”
Natasha T.
Member since 2017
“After 55 weeks of being displaced, we are home sweet home. The lessons of this year have been extraordinary and unimaginable. What I know with absolute certainty is that in times of difficulty, there are always opportunities for growth, healing, hope, love and—of course—silver linings. Looking for hope and resilience in the midst of the darkness is and always has been my philosophy.”
Hollye J.
Member Since 2016
“We did get some life lessons out of this. For a period of time, we were just all together, all the time, which actually was great. I think we’ve come to realize what counts is being able to spend time with our son. It brought us even closer as a family.”
Richard B.
Member since 2014
“What's important is who's in your life and not what’s in your life. Even in a horrible, devastating situation, you look back and realize it was part of a larger story. Beauty can spring from the ashes in your life.”
Steven C.
Member since 2018
Stories of Resilience
Read stories of renewal and resilience about members who have endured great loss and have now returned to life as usual—with a fresh outlook on life and what matters most.