All insurance policies/contracts require YOU to file certain forms in conjunction with your claim(s):
Sworn Statements in Proof of Loss
Loan Receipts
Subrogation Forms
Hold Harmless Agreements
Non-Waiver Agreements
Notice o f Loss
Salvage Agreements
Additional Living Expenses
Combination Business Interruption Work Sheets
Releases ....... The list is endless!
FAQ
Why should I use a public adjuster?
You should use a Public Adjuster because, like an accountant who specializes in tax accounting, our area of concentration allows us to synergies combine skills to give you a guaranteed cost effective, professional solution to your loss.
Do insurance companies employ an adjuster to represent consumers?
NO! Insurance carriers do not hire adjusters to represent you. The adjusters they send out work only for them ... not you, the consumer. They do not, nor will they, prepare a consumer’s claim. All insurance policies state the policyholder must prove their loss.
Why not use an attorney?
This is a good idea. Most law firms are not geared towards servicing the needs of their clients in preparing estimate and inventories. The dynamics involved in preparation and negotiation used in first party claims are different than those of other claims, i.e., third party personal injury, negligence or other claims.
Won’t my company’s risk management department do what a Public Adjuster will do?
A risk manager department must be responsible for many things. They keep track of the cost of various insurance policies, insurance expenses, handling many types of claims at once, first party, third party, property, liability, self insurance, retentions, etcetera. This mixing of different dynamics, (maximization vs. minimization) can often blur the focus of a claim that is dependent on receiving the best possible return
Is an insurance policy/contract a guarantee a consumer will receive what they are entitled to?
NO! An insurance policy is a contract, making it subject to interpretation and negotiation. How a claim is interpreted and negotiated, directly affects the amount of money you will receive. Simply put, you will either be worse off, or better off after the adjustment of your claim.
Prove the loss, which is your claim according to all insurance policies/contracts!
Specifically present a claim for all your damages, building, personal property and extra expenses.
Provide a full detailed list with descriptions, item by item, documenting current replacement cost (rc) with the actual cash value (acy) on each item.
Calculate the correct depreciation on each item, even if your policy provides for guaranteed replacement cost.
By contract, prepare a claim presentation. If you allow the insurance company adjusters to prepare some of the claim for you, you will have to pay for it in the long run, literally!