What is a Public Adjuster. I never heard of one.

on Mar 16, 2020 in Public Adjuster, Public Adjusting |

Have you heard of a Public Adjuster? Many  have never heard of a Public adjuster.  Very few understand the role of a public adjuster and exactly how they benefit them in the claim process.  Don’t be fooled by the insurance company or agent believing you should not use a public adjuster. Let’s talk a bit about what they are, what they do, how Harris...

Contractors can not adjust fire claims. That’s the Law.

on Dec 3, 2019 in Fire Claims, Fire Damage Claims, Fire Damage Repair, Illinois Public Adjuster, Public Adjuster, Public Adjusting |

Our Public Adjusters work with contractors because a contractor by law may NOT adjust claims. Last week we wrote about how Board Up Men are not public Adjusters. What the public should also be aware of is the issues with allowing contractors to adjust a loss. The purpose of this post is not to diminish or trash your contractor of choice. The purpose is simple,...

BOARD UP MEN ARE NOT PUBLIC ADJUSTERS

on Nov 23, 2019 in Fire Claims, Fire Damage Claims, Fire Damage Repair, Public Adjuster, Public Adjusting |

THE BOARD UP MAN IS A NOT PUBLIC ADJUSTER In Cook County, Chicago, and Villages all over Illinois we find board up companies.  Some villages do not allow board up Companies to Chase fires. Some Do.  Chicago however does not restrict board up Companies from chasing a fire and going after the owner at the scene of the fire.  Who owns these Board up Companies and why...

THE BEST PUBLIC ADJUSTERS ARE TESTED AND HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE – WATCH OUT FOR THE LOOP HOLE

on Mar 12, 2019 in Chicago Public Adjusters, Fire Claims, Illinois Public Adjuster, Insurance Claims, Public Adjuster, Public Adjusting |

LOOP HOLE TO GET A PUBLIC ADJUSTER LICENSE. So the fire is out and you have determined the insurance company is not playing fair. The insurance company has brought out their adjuster and have suggested you use their contractor.   So you are looking for help and days have passed.  Your mind is in the right place and now you ready. You are ready to demand what is...

Why hire a Public Adjuster

on Feb 24, 2019 in Chicago Public Adjusters, Fire Claims, Public Adjuster, Public Adjusting |

YOU HAD A FIRE AND HAVE TO FILE A FIRE INSURANCE CLAIM Confused and Thinking of Hiring a Public Adjuster? Lets clear up a few things. As in many aspects of life, public adjusters are NOT created equal. Remember this as you consider how and who to trust with your fire insurance claim.  Like hiring a doctor consider the qualifications.  Check to see that the public...

Public Adjuster Qualifications and Standards to be the best. Public Adjuster License is not enough.

on Feb 18, 2019 in appraisal, Chicago Public Adjusters, Illinois Public Adjuster, Public Adjuster |

NOT ALL PUBLIC ADJUSTERS ARE CREATED EQUAL. What do you call a law student or medical student who graduates at the bottom of his class?  An attorney, a Doctor.  Likewise, as in any field there are the good public adjusters and there are bad public adjusters. The purpose of this post is to provide information on what to look for and to stress the importance of not...

20 Pitfalls of Fire Insurance Claims (Don’t be a victim twice)

on Jul 10, 2018 in Fire Claims, Fire Damage Claims, Insurance Claims, Public Adjuster |

20 Pitfalls of Fire Insurance Claims (Don’t be a  victim twice) Your fire insurance claim is complex and intimidating. The pitfalls are many. The insurance industry is a complex business and with known and unknown pitfalls. You need to avoid these when filing your. Insurance policies are written in confusing and incomprehensible language only experts understand....

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid After A House Fire

on Jul 5, 2018 in Fire Claims, Fire Damage Claims, Helpful Tips |

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid After A House Fire One of the biggest mistakes to avoid after a house fire is trusting in the insurance company to conduct a full, unbiased, and thorough investigation of the claim. Insurance Adjusters are legally obligated to their employer, which is the insurance company. Forget the advertising, forget the slogans and remember...

10 Common Fire Insurance Claim Mistakes Policyholders Make

on Jul 2, 2018 in Fire Claims, Fire Damage Claims, Homeowner Policies, Natural Disaster Claims, Repair & Restoration |

10 Common Mistakes Policyholders Make After A Fire We’ve compiled a list of 10 common mistakes policyholders make when preparing and filing a fire insurance claim.  Being the victim of a fire is a traumatic experience that often can leave someone in hysteria and feeling hopeless. It’s very common for an insured to make mistakes following a loss of their home or...

The Complete Fire & Flood Insurance Claims Checklist

on Jun 13, 2018 in Fire Claims, Fire Damage Claims, Insurance Claims, Water Claims, Water Damage Claims |

The Complete Fire & Flood Insurance Claims Checklist Make sure you bookmark this page on your phone, so you can reference our Fire & Flood Insurance Claims Checklist quickly when disaster strikes. If you’ve experienced damages to your property due to a flood or fire, hiring a claims professional to represent you can be one of the smartest decisions you’ve...