Current Articles | Archives | Search Category 4 Hurricane Ivan damaged this 16-story, 62 unit, upscale condominium on Navarre Beach, Florida. It sustained severe flood and windstorm damage. After nearly three months of the no response from their insurance carrier and facing a $650,000 deductible, the Condominium Association’s legal counsel advised hiring a public adjusting firm. Tutwiler and Associates,…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Two independent insurance adjusters who represent insurance companies with over sixty years of experience between them suffered damage from Hurricane Dennis (7/10/2005) at their vacation property in Miramar Beach, FL. After battling with their insurance carrier for over a year, Michael Platts was hired and successfully negotiated the loss for almost $157,000 within…
Current Articles | Archives | Search This high-end 38 building multifamily community, arranged in 10 clusters of cul-de-sacs of one and two story townhomes and villas, suffered severe damage to the clay tile roofs throughout the community following Hurricane Wilma. The insurance company’s adjuster made a payment of $396,307.71 for a patch job on the roofs. The association retained…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Southern Shores Condominium Community consists of two 2-story buildings with four units each. The outer bands of Hurricane Frances caused roof damage and damage to the exterior and interior of most of the units. The insurance company’s out-of-state adjuster inspected the damage and prepared an estimate of less than $230,000.00. The Association retained…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Sheridan Woods, an 82 unit townehome community located in Tampa, Florida, discovered hidden structural damage due to hidden decay and termites. Sheridan Woods retained Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. which ultimately resulted in a $650,000.00 settlement for this community. Public Adjuster:Dick TutwilerPosted in:Condominium, Condominium Association Property Insurance ClaimsClaim Types:Hidden Decay, Insect Damage Related ImagesRelated Success…
Current Articles | Archives | Search This 18 unit building located on the Gulf of Mexico was found to have severe rusting to its metal framing under the stucco. The insurance company offered $15,000.00 to settle. Final settlement through Tutwiler and Associates was for $100,000.00 for hidden decay damages. Public Adjuster:Dick TutwilerPosted in:Condominium, Condominium Association Property Insurance ClaimsClaim Types:Hidden…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Hurricane Frances caused roof, exterior and interior damage to many of the units of this condominium community. The insurance company’s adjuster inspected the damage and verbally offered approximately $200,000.00 to settle the claim. The association realized that the repair costs greatly exceeded that amount. After hiring Keith Grams of Tutwiler and Associates, Inc.,…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Long Bayou condominium community located on Florida’s West Coast discovered hidden structural damage as a result of decay to steel supports and metal pans on walkways. The Association’s Board retained Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. to pursue the damage with its insurance carrier which resulted in a $462,500.00 settlement. Public Adjuster:Michael PlattsPosted in:Condominium, Condominium…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Hurricane Charley caused damage to the roofs, exterior and interior of a 25-building condominium community. Nearly three months after the hurricane struck, the condo association’s insurance company had not made any payments toward the damage or even completed its inspections. The condo association retained Keith Grams of Tutwiler and Associates, Inc., who quickly…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Gulf Shores Condominium located on Florida’s West Coast, discovered substantial structural impairment due to hidden decay in rebar and spalling concrete. The Association retained Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. to pursue a claim which resulted in a two-part settlement totaling $810,633.00. Public Adjuster:Dick TutwilerPosted in:Condominium, Condominium Association Property Insurance ClaimsClaim Types:Hidden Decay Related ImagesRelated…