Hurricane Ian Homeowners No Match for Unethical Claim Practices. Public Adjuster Attains 1,101% New Money Settlement Hours Before Hiring Attorney

Hurricane Ian Homeowners No Match for Unethical Claim Practices. Public Adjuster Attains 1,101% New Money Settlement Hours Before Hiring Attorney

Commentary, Flood Damage, Hurricane Damage, Legislative Issues, Roof DamageLeave a comment

As numerous clients are in various stages of repairs their Hurricane Ian damaged properties, we would like to share one success story that underscores the invaluable role experienced public adjusters can play contributing to the stability of Florida’s challenging insurance market. First, let’s look at an example of what has brought policyholders, claim professionals, state…

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Tutwiler Public Adjusters Assists Condominium Board Facing Absent Insurer, Contractor Liens, and Deductible Miscalculations Recover $2.37 Million Property Insurance Claim Settlement – Avoids Litigation

Tutwiler Public Adjusters Assists Condominium Board Facing Absent Insurer, Contractor Liens, and Deductible Miscalculations Recover $2.37 Million Property Insurance Claim Settlement – Avoids Litigation

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The Mariner is a condominium located on the pristine barrier island of Perdido Key, Florida. Built in 1974, this property features several building towers consisting of varying layouts and 72 privately owned condo residences all facing the Gulf of Mexico. Most owners are elderly, retired and spend their days full time on the white sand…

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Upholding Claims Handling Practices to the Highest Standards is a Key to Solving Florida’s Insurance Crisis – Will the Florida Legislature Take Action?

Upholding Claims Handling Practices to the Highest Standards is a Key to Solving Florida’s Insurance Crisis – Will the Florida Legislature Take Action?

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Insurers slashed Hurricane Ian payouts far below damage estimates, documents and insiders reveal – The Washington Post We all acknowledge there are good and bad actors in every industry. Unfortunately, we see these deplorable activities firsthand when policyholders call us frustrated after trying to settle their claim. I hope the Florida Legislature acts alongside the…

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Florida’s Property Insurance Policyholder – Still in Crisis

Florida’s Property Insurance Policyholder – Still in Crisis

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With yet another Special Session beginning this week and a new legislative session beginning in March, Florida Legislators will soon be faced with some unexpected consequences, from new changes to the state’s insurance laws, that were passed by the Florida Legislature in May and December along with other pro-insurance reforms. There’s also, more work that needs…

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Tampa public adjuster weighs-in on property insurance special session

Tampa public adjuster weighs-in on property insurance special session

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Insurance Reform Special Session Updates Public adjuster talks property insurance special session (baynews9.com) Lawmakers to tackle Florida’s property insurance crisis (baynews9.com) As legislators attempt to reform and bailout the Florida property insurance market, ask yourself this: Is the policyholder, property owner being put first? Is there any guarantee in the legislation that rates will come down?…

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Insurance Carriers Create Policyholder Recovery Issues with Poor Claims Practices

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Let’s hope the FL legislators take a hard look at the sloppy claims practices and delay tactics that are hindering Hurricane Ian recovery during the special session on insurance reform next week. Insurance carriers and their claims departments should be put under the same scrutiny as Public Adjusters and Attorneys. Maybe if the carriers start…

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Hurricane Nicole Will Complicate the Insurance Claim Environment

Hurricane Nicole Will Complicate the Insurance Claim Environment

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As we continue to closely monitor Nicole, we wanted to provide you with a few updates.  As Florida learns 2022 midterm election results, undecided is how Nicole will impact insurance companies and how they treat policyholders. We are seeing a steady stream of denied and marginalized claim payouts keeping Ian victims from a fair claim recovery. Here’s what…

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Hurricane Ian Policyholders Can Benefit from Lessons Learned after Superstorm Sandy

Hurricane Ian Policyholders Can Benefit from Lessons Learned after Superstorm Sandy

Flood Damage, Hurricane DamageLeave a comment

Every day, clients ask questions about the claims adjusting process. Recently, a client and retired home builder affected by Hurricane Ian asked me, how much insurance company adjusters make? I probed, “Why do you ask?” The response, “My insurance company has sent 5 different people to inspect my roof damage and the amount they’re paying these people…

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