I have a loss. Where
do I start?
The first place to
start is to locate
and read your
insurance policy.
Your policy will
detail your
coverages and the
steps you need to
take to file your
claim and get paid.
You should also
locate your coverage
Declaration Page,
which will list your
policy limits and
deductibles.
I received a check
from my insurance
company, but it will
not cover my
damages, what can I
do?
You are entitled to
receive a full and
fair settlement.
This means enough
money to repair your
damages. If you have
been underpaid by
your insurance
company, you may
file a claim
supplement to
re-open your claim
and supplement your
first payment.
Can I re-open my
claim even I have
deposited a check
from my insurance
company?
In most instances
you can re-open your
claim and request
additional payments.
Special Note -
Former POE Insurance
policyholders have a
shorter time period
to resolve their
claim
What is a Public
Adjuster?
Public adjusters are
professionals who
are employed
exclusively by
policyholders who
have sustained an
insured loss. A
public adjuster will
help evaluate the
loss, determine
replacement costs
and work on a
policyholders behalf
to settle the
insurance claim.
Do I need the help
of a Public
Adjuster?
If insurance
companies always did
full and fair claims
evaluations, there
would be no need for
public adjusters.
Unfortunately,
insurance companies
do not always do
correct evaluations.
If you feel that
your insurance
company has not done
a correct evaluation
of your damages, you
may need the
services of a public
adjuster.