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Real-Life Testimony from Jack & Sharon Lennett It is a well-known fact that most home-owner insurance claims come from water damage. Jack and Sharon Lennett of Delray Beach, Florida were victims of water damage when a fitting on the kitchen sink popped off in February 2013. The water damage wasn’t contained in the kitchen, it went out…

(Good for attorneys, but bad for customers!) Advocate Claims Public Adjusters just had another victory against Citizens Insurance Corporation. Our customer, Doug K., had significant water damage to his home from a 250 gallon salt water fish tank. The water poured out so furiously, it even caused a small electrical fire in his home. The customer, Doug, called his insurance company and…

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…

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…

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…

Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an Insurance Claim for Hurricane Sandy Any homeowner who was affected by Hurricane Sandy, will tell you that they wish they had video footage to prove what they had, and what it looked like, before the hurricane hit their home. It’s impossible to remember everything, and especially small details, when…

What is the fastest way to handle flood claims? Call a Public Adjuster! Have you have recently endured the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, and then went through the process of filing an insurance flood claim, only to have your claim under-paid? Maybe your insurance offer was just too low to be realistic? You knew that the…

Who do they REALLY work for? Did you know that your flood policy states that “The insurance adjuster whom we hire to investigate your claim may furnish you with a proof of loss form, and she or he may help you complete it. However, this is a matter of courtesy only, and you must still…

What a Public Insurance Adjuster Can Do For You When a disaster occurs at your home or business, where do you begin as you sort through the mess and decide what to do next? When acts of nature greatly affect your homestead or business, how should you proceed? After a natural disaster occurs, such as…

Hire a Professional Haggler to Help You Settle Your Claim  Ask yourself this question: Do you think that you always get the best price on everything on the         first try?  Of course not!  Insurance companies won’t typically give you their best offer at their initial presentation, either. A Good negotiator will hold out to see…