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It’s a new year and for South Florida residents, it has already brought a slew of tornadoes and torrential downpour. Sure, losing weight and saving money are great New Year’s resolutions, but have you ever thought to reassess your residential or commercial property insurance for the New Year? Your insurance needs change each year, and…

A lot of homeowners and business owners that Advocate Claims Public Adjusters come across wonder how to recover depreciation from an insurance claim. The very first thing that licensed public adjusters will tell you to do is check whether or not you even have recoverable depreciation. The majority of the time, a business or homeowner…

When the unfortunate time comes to file a residential or commercial property insurance claim, a lot of individuals wonder if hiring a professional to help streamline the process will actually hinder them in the eyes of their insurance company. Luckily, this is not typically the case. In fact, that great saying “the squeaky wheel gets…

After going through the entire process of filing a homeowner’s insurance claim with your South Florida public adjuster, you may notice that your insurance check has your mortgage company’s name on it, and be curious why.  Although you may think you own your home, in reality, if you have a mortgage, the mortgage company has…

In the event that tornado, hurricane, wind, fire, or any physical damage is done to your home, filing a residential property insurance claim may seem daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. Steven Venook at Advocate Claims Public Adjusters in South Florida has been servicing property insurance claims on behalf of the insured for…

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…

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 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…

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 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…