Insurance Tips

Filing a Vandalism Claim for Your Property in Florida

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: February 3, 2014

If you live in South Florida, you may be concerned with your home’s ability to sustain damage if a natural disaster hits or you experience a burst pipe or leaky roof. However, there is one more troublesome issue you should consider that is fairly common in our region — vandalism. Vandalism may include broken glass, […]

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Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips for Homeowners in Florida

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: December 19, 2013

Christmas trees are a staple of the holiday season for many homeowners in south Florida. However, in the context of celebration, priorities tend to shift away from good safety practices in an effort to have the best décor possible for friends and family to enjoy. It’s important to consider all of the extraneous factors taking […]

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What Can Florida Policyholders Learn from Hurricane Sandy Victims Not Satisfied with Insurance Claims?

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: September 28, 2013

Most people expect that when a natural disaster hits their home or property, their insurance company will be right there to get you the compensation you need to make repairs. However, that’s not always the case. In many situations, especially after a big storm that damages thousands of homes, insurance companies are reluctant to pay […]

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Choosing Insurance: Agent or Policy?

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: September 2, 2013

Insurance companies want you to believe that agents and claims adjusters are the people you should trust when filing a claim for damage to your home, property or business in the South Florida. They’re just your friendly, local insurance folks who have only your best interests at heart, right? Unfortunately, that’s not usually the case […]

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Get a Higher Insurance Settlement, Use a Fort Lauderdale Public Adjuster

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: May 1, 2013

It’s a fact! The results are in from 2010 Governmental report on Citizens Insurance Corporation stating this truth. It states that policy holders that used public adjusters received settlements that were as much as 747% HIGHER than if the policy holder had used the Citizens Insurance Adjusters alone! (Source: OPPAGA Report, 10-06) The reason we […]

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Common Sense Tips for 2013 Hurricane Season

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: April 24, 2013

 Forecasts Predict 2013 Hurricanes to be Worse Than Expected! The forecasts are predicting more than our fair share of hurricane and storms in 2013. As many as 18 tropical storms are predicted, with 9 scheduled to become hurricanes! With recent disasters in New Jersey, New York, Georgia and Florida, Now is the time to prepare […]

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Insurance Tips on What is Bad Advice From the Insurance Industry

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: April 19, 2013

You probably would not be reading this blog if you or someone you know did not have an insurance claim issue. After all, insurance is boring and you can find better things to do with your time.  When a disaster occurs, like a hurricane, tornado, hail storm, or flood, the newspapers are full of bad […]

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Florida Residents: Insurance Appraisal May Be the Answer for Unfair Insurance Offers!

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: April 2, 2013

If you are involved in an insurance dispute, it may seem like you have no other option but to settle for the small payout that the insurance company offers. When the amount that is offered doesn’t pay for the repairs to your home or business, it is simply unfair. After all, you had paid your […]

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10 Myths About Insurance Companies and Insurance Claims

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: February 8, 2013

The Truth About Who to Trust When You Need to File a Claim! Watch This Video! 1. Believing that the insurance company is your friend. The insurance companies spend multi-millions of dollars to convince the policy holders that they are on their side, and that they are in good hands, however, can anyone truly be […]

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THE FEMA FLOOD PROGRAM – A CULTURE OF ARROGANCE & LACK OF ACCOUNTABLITY

By Advocate Claims Public Adjusters | Published: February 7, 2013

Flood Insurance Adjusters Enjoying Their “Government Authority” Too Much    Some of the FEMA flood adjusters working with Hurricane Sandy relief are experienced, but in times of crisis, when many hands are needed, you will find that most of them only took a short three-day course to learn how to handle claims. The certification program […]

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