Fire Damage Claims

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...

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...