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How to Find the Right Public Adjuster for your Business
If your commercial property gets damaged or destroyed and you file an insurance claim, be prepared to spend a significant amount of time on the claim process. Being patient during the claim process pays you dividends in the long run. “Documenting a claim” consists of listing and describing everything that was damaged or lost, and…
Maintaining Business Operations While Filing a Property Insurance Claim
Public adjusters in Florida want to assist you in making sure that your business can return to normalcy as quickly as possible while filing a property insurance claim, which is why the experts at Advocate Claims Public Adjusters have some tips for maintaining business operations during the claim filing process. Make sure that you have…
Recovering from a Tornado: Post-Loss Checklist
Recovering from a tornado is not just about your home. Make sure that your family is safe and that no one has been hurt. When you find your way out of your home, make sure that there are no hazards outside that could harm you or your family, such as downed powerlines. In the event…
Do I Have to Use Insurance Company Contractors?
When filing a homeowner’s insurance claim, your insurance company or agency may recommend preferred vendors that they have done business with in the past. Most homeowners are curious as to whether or not they have to use their insurance company’s contractors – the simple answer is no. The very first thing to keep in mind…
Sarasota Residents Prepare to file Tornado Insurance Claims after a Tragic Weekend
Sarasota public adjusters and residents were ill-prepared for the worst this weekend as an EF2 (Enhanced Fujita Scale) storm with winds reaching 132 mph tore through the county. With a stretch as wide as 350 yards, the massive tornado blasted through Siesta Key along the Gulf of Mexico, claiming two lives, injuring 10, and damaging…
Is Mold Covered Under My Insurance Policy?
Knowing what is covered under your homeowners insurance policy is crucial knowledge in the event of a disaster or damage. If your home falls victim to flooding, a water leak, or mold, knowing the source is extremely important for insurance purposes. When reviewing your insurance policy, you will want to double check the difference between…
Cape Coral Residents Worry About Insurance Claims after Tornadoes
Since this month brought the west coast of Florida a series of unfortunate events with multiple tornadoes, some of the damage has left homeowners worried about filing insurance claims. According to Naples Daily News, 44-year-old resident, Nora Rosa, said that she is concerned about how much the insurance companies will pay her to fix the…
Cape Coral Public Adjusters Assess Recent Tornado Damages
2016 is off to a dismal start on the west coast of Florida. Just one week into the New Year and Cape Coral and Fort Myers have seen the effects of tornado touchdowns coming in from the Gulf. The very first weekend of the New Year brought a tornado that caused multiple trees and power…
Floridians Are You Prepared for a Hurricane Insurance Claim?
Luckily, Florida has dodged the bullet again, as it has yet to face a hurricane since Wilma struck the state in 2005. Instead of developing into a hurricane like the National Hurricane Center had expected, Tropical Storm Erika remained as such and then dissipated before it could climb the coast toward Florida. It is never…
Fire Damage from Arson: Michael’s Story
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, arson is defined as “any willful or malicious burning or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.” The FBI reports that over 50,000 arson incidents are reported each year in the United…
