Insurance firms will open their doors this morning to help clients who may have suffered hurricane damage.

Colonial and Argus both opened for business from 8.30am and BF&M opened at 8am.

A spokesman for Colonial said: “As long as the Emergency Measures Organisation deems it safe to be on our roads, Colonial will open on Monday as normal.”

He added that, if clients are unable to get into Hamilton, they should call 296-3700 or the special hurricane emergency numbers, 747-3700 or 707-3700.

A spokeswoman for Argus said that its number for filing a hurricane damage report or queries was 298-0888.

She added: “Once a damage report is filed, Argus will send adjusters as quickly as possible and as soon as it is safe to do so.

“Clients should take photos of damaged property to create an inventory for claims.”

Banks have also signalled their intention to get back to business.

The Bank of Butterfield said it planned to open its banking centres and offices at 11am today “providing roads are safely passable and that its premises are safe for customers and employees.”

Clarien Bank said it expected to be open by noon, subject to checks of its premises and system assessments.

A spokeswoman added: “Updates regarding the resumption of normal business operations will be communicated once all assessments are complete to ensure the safety and security of Clarien customers and employees.”

The Bermuda Commercial Bank said it would resume operations at noon today, depending on an assessment of its buildings and systems.

Insurance firm ACE said it planned to open its offices on Woodbourne Avenue in Hamilton at noon and advised staff to call the company emergency hotline for further updates.