Should I Hire A Public Adjuster Or File A Third-Party Claim

Should I Hire A Public Adjuster Or File A Third-Party Claim A Public Adjuster may represent an insured on a first party insurance claim. The first party is the policyholder and the second party is the insurance company. When a claim is made by the first party, it is called a “first-party claim.” We are […]

Public Adjusters Can Slow Down The Claims Process

Public Adjusters Can Slow Down The Claims Process I’ve worked thousands of claims as an adjuster in New York City. Here’s one thing that I can tell you: Many Public adjusters slow down the claims settlement process. I’ve gotten claims with public adjusters hired already and when I call for a same day or next […]

Public Adjuster Blog | Construction Defect Claims

Construction Defect Claims We’ve come across dozens of policyholders in New York who have issues with their buildings developer over construction defects. These defects often relate to water leaks from roofs, windows, balconies, etc. Usually the developer is responsible for building repairs for a certain period of time after the property sale. We often get […]

How Do I Become A Public Adjuster In New York?

How Do I Become A Public Adjuster In New York? How do I become a public adjuster in New York? Being a public adjuster can be a very rewarding career choice. There is great satisfaction to be gained when you are able to help homeowners and business owners recover from a loss event. In New […]

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Public Adjuster?

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Public Adjuster? Should you hire a public adjuster? This is a very serious decision to consider. A large sum of money could be at stake, as well as the livability of your home or the viability of your business. Though the stakes are high, there are two pieces […]

Notre-Dame Fire Damage Case Study

Notre-Dame Fire Damage Case Study Background Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris was completed in 1345 after nearly 200 years of construction. It is celebrated as one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and is recognized as a symbol of Paris and the nation of France. The Notre-Dame cathedral attracts over 12 million visitors annually […]

Advantages of Hiring a Public Adjuster

Advantages of Hiring a Public Adjuster When a property owner sustains damage to their home or business, the road to recovery is often long and complicated. A public adjuster can manage the entire claims process for the property owner to help them expedite and maximize their recovery. The public adjuster will help the property owner […]

How Much Does A Public Adjuster Charge?

How Much Does A Public Adjuster Charge? Regulation 10 N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 11, §§ 25.7 (Regulation 10), “No public adjuster shall charge any insured a fee in excess of 12.5 percent of the recovery for services rendered by the adjuster.” Thus, a public adjuster may not charge a fee in a […]

What Does A Public Adjuster Do?

What Does A Public Adjuster Do? A Public Adjuster is a licensed insurance professional who is hired by a policyholder to manage, negotiate, and settle a property damage claim against their insurance company. During the claims process, the public adjuster advocates for the interests of the policyholders to facilitate their full and expeditious recovery from […]

How to Maximize Your Water Damage Claim Recovery

How To Maximize Your Water Damage Claim Recovery Why Water Damage Claims Get Underpaid Adjusters hired by your insurance company are incentivized to under-estimate your damages. They are under intense time-pressure from their employers to close claims quickly for “undisputed” claim amounts, which is code for the least amount of money possible. Second, water can […]