How to File an Insurance Claim with DirecTV 

Are you having trouble with your DirecTV service? Damage to devices, problems with service, and many more are all reasons to take out an insurance plan. DirecTV goes out of its way to offer insurance plans that you can add to your regular bill. But now that you need it, how do you file a claim? This guide explains what to do and how to file an insurance claim with DirecTV.

Complaints against DirecTV

Customers like you have many of the same complaints against DirecTV, usually to do with billing disputes, failing to honor their promotions, and bad customer service. Even the Feds have sued DirecTV for their deception billing and sales tactics. 

So what can you do if any of those three common complaints have inhibited your ability to file an insurance claim with DirecTV or get compensation when it’s deserved? 

Complaints against DirecTV and problems with products or services can be resolved first, or at least potentially resolved, through the insurance you took out. 

What company provides coverage for your service provider?

If you have service with DirecTV and you took out their insurance policy, it came from a company called Asurion. You can file an insurance claim on their site first.

The website is very simple. If you purchased the DirecTV protection plan, you have to enter your protection plan Premier account information including first name, last name, zip code on the account, and the mobile phone number associated with the account. 

It is very easy to start a new claim.

1.  Identify your device
2.  Explain what happened
3.  Confirm your contact information
4.  Submit your details

Deductibles

When you file an insurance claim, you might have to pay a deductible.

With DirecTV, if your device requires eligible service, the deductible has to be paid and received before they will provide that service.

There is no deductible for services rendered on:

• Routers and modems
• Remote controls (original)
• Monitors
• Keyboards
• Mice

There is a $50 average deductible for services rendered on:

• Personal computers
• Laptops
• Televisions
• All-in-one home theater systems
• Tablets

Note: Presently, you might be able to have this waived because of COVID-19 hardships. You will need to log in to your account and read more about whether this applies to you here.

You can regularly check on the status of your claim using the service request number and your ZIP code. 

What do you do if the insurance company or DirecTV is denying your claim?

If the insurance company or DirecTV is denying your claim, there are still options.

At FairShake, we can help you file a complaint against DirecTV when things go wrong and then pursue compensation using small claims court or consumer arbitration. 

If your claim was denied we can help you use a simple and effective process to get the coverage you need right from the comfort of your home. Start a claim against DirecTV today.