Current Articles | Archives | Search The owners of a residence in Navarre Beach, Florida were having a difficult time in getting their flood coverage carrier to compensate them the policy limits on their dwelling. They hired Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. to assist them in securing what they felt was rightfully owed by the insurance company. This professional public…
Current Articles | Archives | Search This upscale home, located on the intercoastal waterway in Gulf Breeze, Florida, Santa Rosa county, was severely damaged by Hurricane Ivan’s wind and tidal / storm surge. The county building officers declared the home a total loss. The wind and flood insurance companies first offered a total of $154,263. loss experts – insurance…
Current Articles | Archives | Search One of America’s well known landmarks, Martin Castle, located in the pastoral horse country of Lexington, Kentucky was destroyed in a spectacular fire reported in the national media. The “Castle” as it is locally known was being renovated when a blaze caused its total destruction. The insured, a prominent Miami real estate attorney…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On October 24, 2005, Hurricane Wilma caused widespread flooding throughout the lower Florida Keys, including all of Key West lasting a few hours. During this time, a beautiful Italian mansion spread over many acres of land including a guest cottage became inundated by 5 feet of water causing major damage. After many months…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On October 24, 2005 Hurricane Wilma struck south Florida causing extensive damage to a luxury home in Hallandale Beach. The storm peeled back a portion of the roof on to the main roof which caused interior damage as a result of multiple leaks from the severe winds and rain. After many months delay…
Current Articles | Archives | Search This upscale home custom designed by its architect owner had survived seven prior hurricanes. Hurricane Ivan’s destructive wrath resulted in the home sustaining major flood and wind damage. Following negotiations with two different adjusters as well as dealing with inaccurate reports prepared by experts sent out by the insurance carrier, the matter was…
Current Articles | Archives | Search A broken water supply line caused water and mold damage to this home. After negotiating the scope of the damage and the cost of repairs, this claim was settled for more than $271,000.00. Public Adjuster:Public Adjuster StaffPosted in:Residential, Homeowner Association Insurance ClaimsClaim Types:Mold Related ImagesRelated Success Stories Upscale South Tampa Home Water Damage…
Current Articles | Archives | Search These homeowners soon realized that their insurance company was attempting to minimize a claim payment due to the existence of clay on their property even though a sinkhole had already been confirmed. The homeowners then retained Tutwiler & Associates to assist with the claim. Tutwiler & Associates thoroughly assessed the loss and damage,…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The owner of this three story beach house discovered cracks in the concrete beams and support columns. Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. was recommended to the owner and subsequently hired. During the course of the claim not only was hidden decay (rusted rebars) discovered but also building code upgrade requirements were triggered as a…
Current Articles | Archives | Search This home is located in a neighborhood where at least a dozen other homes have been damaged due to confirmed sinkhole activity. Nonetheless, this homeowner’s claim was initially denied after the insurance company’s experts expressed an opinion that the damage was not being caused by a sinkhole. The homeowner then hired Tutwiler and…