Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Who are the Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and what lines of insurance do they write?
BHHC is a group of regional specialty insurance carriers that bridge the gap between standard commercial lines companies and surplus lines markets by providing insurance coverage for moderate to high hazard risks. BHHC includes:
- Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
- Brookwood Insurance Company
- Continental Divide Insurance Company
- Cypress Insurance Company
- Oak River Insurance Company
- Redwood Fire and Casualty Insurance Company
- Workers Compensation
- Commercial Auto
- Commercial Property
- Construction
- Public Entity
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Are you related to Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.?
BHHC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (our parent company). [Close answer]
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What states do you write business in?
The states we write business in can be determined from the map on the homepage of the site.[Close answer]
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I am an agent interested in an appointment with your company. What steps do I take?
Please hover over the "Agents & Brokers" menu option and click on "Become an Agent". You will be able to fill out a prospect questionnaire that will be sent to us for review. If you have any questions regarding the appointment process, please go to the "Contact Us" section, select "By Region" and find the person who manages your state. [Close answer]
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Click here to be taken to the 'Report a Claim' section. [Close answer]
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We currently only accept online payments for CA Workers Compensation and a portion of our Commercial Auto policies but hope to expand this in the near future. [Close answer]
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I am an agent and need a User ID and Password. What do I need to do to get one?
Please send an email to webmaster@bhhc.com and let us know the name of your agency, the state you are in, and your agency code if you know it (this is not required). [Close answer]
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I've lost my username or password. Who can assist me?
If you are an agent, please contact your agency administrator. If you do not know who your administrator is, please send an email to webmaster@bhhc.com including the name of your agency, your agency code (not required), and the state you are in. If you are a policyholder, please email webmaster@bhhc.com with the name of your business and your policy number. [Close answer]