What do you do if you find roof leaks after this Holiday weekend’s heavy rains during Storm Alberto? Do you make a claim? What will the insurance carrier pay? Insurance companies traditionally do not pay for damage through the roof or walls unless there is a storm that created an opening. Tropical Storm Alberto, so…
How long do I have to file or reopen a Hurricane Irma claim in Florida? Three Years! According to Florida law, the policyholder must notify the insurance company with a hurricane insurance claim within 3 years from the hurricane first made landfall. This time period also includes supplemental claims and reopened claims. The 2017 Florida…
Florida’s insurers struggle to process claims created by Hurricane Irma. Five months after Hurricane Irma moved across Florida, only half of the claims submitted to the state’s insurers have been paid. As of February 9, a total of 900,228 residential, business, and commercial claims had been filed, according to statistics from the Florida Office of…
Almost 30% of all claims for Hurricane Irma are being denied by the insurance company. If you claim was denied, please call us as we can help you and make sure you receive a fair settlement. On September 2017 Hurricane Irma touched Florida shores. It has been more than four months since the powerful storm…
Insurance companies use a variety of tactics to deny claims like: Denial that insurance coverage exists creating a scenario where only a part of your claim is denied. Denial of your claim because your claim is excluded or partially excluded under your policy. Denies any part of your claim. Therefore, the longer they can hold…
My thoughts and prayers go out to the tens of thousands of Floridians who are suffering still in Irma’s wake. We have been trying to triage several dozens of calls a day. For many insureds looking for comfort we have had to explain that Hurricane deductibles apply for the damage from the storm on September…
At Florida’s Best Public Adjusters Fort Lauderdale, we know that water damage is a common problem all around Fort Lauderdale. Are you dealing with water damage? You may be shocked to learn that your home insurance company doesn’t have your best interests at heart. Insurance companies aim to pay as little as possible for claims,…
It can be hard to get things together when there’s a hurricane on its way, but at Florida’s Best Public Adjusters we know preparation is key to keeping your home and family safe. There are some important preparation steps you can take to make sure you’ve done everything in your power to minimize any potential…
It can be a scary situation if your home has been damaged, and you may not know what to do or who to turn to. When your home has been damaged, you need to get in contact with a licensed public adjuster. A public adjuster can help make sure you get awarded the compensation you…
Owning a home is incredibly rewarding, but it does take a lot of work to keep it in good condition. While nobody every wants to think about it, sometimes accidents happen and your home can be damaged. In these situations, it’s important to have a public adjuster you can turn to. A good public adjuster…
