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Settling a Claim with United Property & Casualty Homeowners Insurance
No one feels the level of urgency like homeowners waiting on their insurance companies to provide homeowners’ insurance compensation after damage occurs to their home or property. In many situations, you need the funds promised to you under your home insurance policy to repair the damages to your home and get on with your life.…
Don’t Just Hire Any Stinking Public Adjuster
Insurance companies and restoration contractors often loudly voice the opinion that homeowners should never hire public adjusters — but did you ever wonder why? Perhaps it’s because they don’t want you working with someone who understands the industry. Public adjusters have a great deal of experience with the claims process, insurance policy law, construction and…
Case Study: Water Damage and Insurance Complications in Davie, Florida
When you examine the rising rates of insurance policies in the Florida and across the U.S., many homeowners worry about potential rate hikes and what will happen if they actually need to file a claim. Many people think that if you avoid filing claims and don’t miss payments to your insurance company, everything is under…
Christmas Tree Fire Safety Tips for Homeowners in Florida
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…
Case Study: Miami Home Invasion Insurance Claim Don’t Get Stiffed
The shock of a home invasion in South Florida can make homeowners feel violated, unsafe and afraid to stay in their own homes. You want to be able to move on with your life and get the damage done to your house fixed as soon as possible. Unfortunately, many Florida insurance companies don’t see the…
Happy Thanksgiving – Avoid Being Gobbled Up in an Insurance Nightmare
As Thanksgiving approaches, you likely have a long list of tasks to accomplish before your family sits down for the holiday dinner. But if you’re hosting this year, there’s one more thing you should add to the list: documenting your personal property and assets. This is because a recent study by State Farm Insurance shows…
Case Study: Florida Public Adjuster Helps a Local Business
As a business owner in Florida, you have enough to worry about on a daily basis without a property-related disaster getting in the way. But your property, whether it’s commercial or residential, is a vital part of your life that cannot be ignored. More importantly, you should be able to come home to a respite…
Citizens Property Insurance Pays Attorneys Not Policyholders
This year, Floridians have been blessed with a hurricane-free season. However, many policyholders with Citizens Property Insurance are finding that the state’s largest insurance provider is less than willing to provide compensation for water damage caused by factors other than flooding, including burst pipes. Because of this, there has been a surge in lawsuits against…
What Can Florida Policyholders Learn from Hurricane Sandy Victims Not Satisfied with Insurance Claims?
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…
Tips for Handling a Vandalism Insurance Claim in Miami
The Most Common Types of Vandalism No one wants to wake up to a vandalized home or return from vacation to find broken glass, graffiti other damage to your property. It leaves you both frustrated and vulnerable, and your mood likely won’t improve when you try to file an insurance claim for vandalism. You may…