As I’ve often said, surviving the storm is rarely the hardest part. The real fight begins in the aftermath — navigating the complex, red-tape-filled insurance claim process that too often leaves policyholders dazed in their most vulnerable moments of need. For those seeking practical insights and guidance after Hurricane Helene or Milton, I encourage you…
Hurricane Season 2025 is officially here. For us in Florida, the “above-average” forecasts from CSU and NOAA come as no surprise. The real relentless force, however, is the non-stop media coverage. While warnings are crucial as we hit June 1st, the constant hype often feels like overkill. Many neighbors, still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and…
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Florida homeowners with severe damage from Hurricane Milton to the extent that their residence is uninhabitable, may have an insurance policy that provides a coverage called “Additional Living Expense” or “A.L.E.” if it is a covered loss. Under the Additional Living Expense coverage, you and your family may be entitled to rent another home of…
Hurricane Ian – Two Years Later: Time is Running Out for Victims to File Claims As Hurricane Helene approaches, we hope your family stays safe and that your property remains undamaged. Even if Helene doesn’t make landfall in your area, regions outside the forecast cone could still experience strong winds, embedded tornados, heavy rain, and…
It is extremely important to have records of your property’s condition in the event that you need to file a claim with your insurance company. Based on current assessments, Hurricane Debby is expected to cause significant losses from Ft. Myers in Southwest Florida, Sarasota to Clearwater St. Petersburg, and especially into Tampa Bay. Right now,…
It’s been quite the whirlwind at Tutwiler & Associates! This year we are celebrating our 40th Year Anniversary of putting policyholders first. This week, the Emeritus and Founder paid a visit to our office, sharing insights from his career in the professional public adjusting industry and invaluable insider knowledge acquired during his tenure at a major…
It’s been a year since Hurricane Ian unleashed its fury on Florida, battering both coastlines and wreaking havoc on agricultural and urban areas in between. An event that should have subsided in its aftermath has instead metamorphosed into a year-long saga of pain, resistance, and a battle for policyholder insurance claim justice as countless victims…
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…
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…