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Category: Insurance Claim Handling

Texas storm damage roof repair

Roof Claims from Storm Damage in Texas

Posted by on in Insurance Claim Handling

If you own a home in Texas, chances are good that you will eventually make a weather damage claim to your homeowners’ insurance company.  It is important that you read and understand what is covered by your insurance policy and…

How how to file Property Damage Claim

Posted by on in Insurance Claim Handling

Knowing how fast you need to file your property damage claim is one of the best ways of getting compensated after suffering losses in an accident. Insuring your property is a way of managing risk against unforeseen losses. You will…

The Basics of Tree Liability Part 1

Posted by on in Independent Insurance Adjusting, Insurance Claim Handling

Weve been wanting to write a post about premises liability related to trees for quite some time, and were re-inspired from a recent inquiry on Reddit asking about the same.  This part of the series encompasses tree liability for insurance…

Claim Ethics Question : Deteriorating Trees Property Damage

Posted by on in Independent Insurance Adjusting, Insurance Claim Handling, Opinion

Hey all you independent adjusters, claim reps, public adjusters and insurance attorneys!  Here’s a serious situation for you to ponder and comment on.  We would be delighted to receive your input on this situation: A mess of tree limbs located…

SugarLoaf Maine Ski Lift Failure Insurance Claim Legal Info

Posted by on in Independent Insurance Adjusting, Insurance Claim Handling, Legal & Litigation, News, Opinion

It was widely report that a Maine ski lift failed causing injury to three or more riders this morning, at the SugerLoaf Mountain resort near Carrabassett Valley, Maine.  According to eye witness reports, the chairs were approximately 20 to 40…

The Appraisal Clause

Posted by on in Independent Insurance Adjusting, Insurance Claim Handling

The appraisal clause is designed to be a simple and low cost form of mediation in the event of a disagreement on the value of damages; generally limited to property claims.  Much like mediation, there are few written rules governing…

The Overnight Adjuster Dilemma: Insurance Claim Adjuster Training

Posted by on in Insurance Claim Handling, Opinion

Before I get to the dirt on insurance adjuster training, a short preface is necessary:  Between late nights in the office, missing cargo claims and property appraisals, I can occasionally be found mudding through the piles of resumes that end…

Oil Spill Adjusters Damage Surveyors

Posted by on in Independent Insurance Adjusting, Insurance Claim Handling, Opinion

Lately we’ve had quite a few requests for information about Oil Spill Adjusters and oil-spill related damage surveyors.  We’ve even noticed that a few Underwriters at one particular Error and Omission Insurer have taken the time to briefly scout this…

Roofing Hail Damage Contractors: Advertising as Insurance Adjusters

Posted by on in Contractors, Insurance Claim Handling, Opinion

Our insurance claim services office has taken notice to the rapidly evolving concept that there has been an immense growth in the number of hail damage roofing and exterior structure component related businesses over the last few years.  Unfortunately we…

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