05/03/2024
Hey guys, I have realized that a lot of the members of our community have no idea what a public adjuster does and how they can help.
My intention is to spread awareness and offer some free advice.
But first, here's a scenario I want you to imagine-
You've been a loyal customer to your home insurance carrier for over 60 years and you file your first ever property claim with the full confidence that they will help you.
They come out, acknowledge some of the damage, and cut you a check on the spot to "cover" it. The kind adjuster tell you to contact them if you need anything else. You proceed to make some of the repairs needed and quickly realize that you don't have enough to cover the full scope of the loss- so you contact your carrier only to have no response back. You then receive a letter in the mail stating that if you do not full replace your roof, damaged siding, and barn that has been damaged- that you will be dropped by your carrier.
I think we can all agree that this is a very stressful, unfair and confusing scenario- right?
Unfortunately I run into some version of this scenario on a weekly basis, and that is why I have felt called to make this post.
A public insurance adjuster advocates for policy holders against their insurance carrier to ensure that qualifying* damaged property is full covered. We interpret your policy language, appraise the damages, and negotiate on your behalf to ensure that you are being paid fairly, promptly, and that your carrier is representing your policy language accurately.
In the scenario mentioned above, I was able to get a partially denied and underpaid claim turned into a fully approved pay out of 42 thousand dollars, and I prevented this loyal 82 year old homeowner from being dropped by their carrier within 5 days of the deadline.
This is the value that a public adjuster brings to the table.
My advice for anyone who is thinking about filing a property claim is to reach out to a public adjuster like me, who can review your policy language, assess the damage, and determine your coverage. A lot of us do free consultations and truly care about your wellbeing.
I also highly encourage all of you who own a home to MAKE SURE that you have the original copy** of your policy language and agreement. A lot of homeowners mistake their yearly insurance renewal declaration page as their policy- and this is not the case. When you are experiencing a loss it is vital to have your original policy. It can take weeks for you to retrieve a certified copy from an underwriter (your agent cannot provide this to you)- and that is not ideal in a scenario like a water or fire loss, where you need to understand your coverage- ASAP!
My last piece of advice is to ensure that you are very careful about what you explain to your insurance company after filing a loss. Unknowingly using certain words that are in your policy like (rot) can eliminate you from receiving coverage, even if the rot wasn't the cause of the loss.
I want to thank you for allowing me to take the time to express myself and I invite you to reach out to me with any questions about what it is I am talking about. No question is a stupid question and I genuinely care about this community and the hardworking people in it. I want to ensure that you getting every dime you are owed and not a penny less. I also want to take the stress of dealing with your insurance carrier away from you- so that you can focus on the rebuilding your life after a loss, and the things things that mean the most to you.
I am also looking to team up with contractors that handle insurance restoration work in the area. I am licensed in MD and WV at this time and will be working on PA and VA in the next few weeks.
If you think that having someone advocate for your customers could add value to your business, please feel free to reach out to me or drop your contact information in this thread.
I am looking to work with honest, reputable and professional~
Roofing, siding, and gutter- exterior contractors of all types.
HVAC companies.
Water Mitigation Specialists.
Mold remediation technitians.
Plumbers.
Electricians.
As well as honest insurance agents for unhappy homeowners who are looking to switch carriers after their loss.
Thank you guys and if you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comment sections.