Wawanesa

A Canadian mutual insurer that also serves homeowners in California and Oregon. Wawanesa is known for competitive rates and a straightforward approach to insurance.

Headquarters

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (U.S. operations in San Diego, California)

Claims phone

Check carrier website for current claims number

Website

www.wawanesa.com

Xactimate

Uses Xactimate for estimates

What Wawanesa is known for

Canadian mutual insurer with U.S. presence
Strong in California and Oregon
Competitive rates

Filing a claim with Wawanesa

Practical tips for restoration professionals working Wawanesa claims.

Wawanesa serves California and Oregon, where wildfire and wind damage are common perils. Document damage thoroughly.

As a smaller carrier in the U.S. market, their claims process may be less automated. Be patient but persistent.

Submit well-documented Xactimate estimates with current California pricing.

Follow up regularly on supplement submissions to keep the process moving.

Working with Wawanesa in Xactimate

Wawanesa adjusters write their property damage estimates in Xactimate. When you receive their scope, you can import it into Xactimate and run a line-by-line comparison against your own estimate. Focus on missing line items, incorrect quantities, outdated pricing, and omitted code upgrades. If you start with a PDF estimate from Wawanesa, CapOut can convert it to an ESX file so you can load it directly into Xactimate for comparison.

Common deductible types

Flat dollar

Frequently asked questions

Wawanesa offers homeowners insurance in California and Oregon. They are a large insurer in Canada with a growing U.S. presence.

Visit wawanesa.com for current claims contact information. You can also contact your Wawanesa agent directly.

Wawanesa has been in business since 1896 and maintains strong financial ratings. They are one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada.

Convert your Wawanesa PDF to ESX

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