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FAQ About Public Adjusters and Property Insurance Claims
Have questions about a property insurance claim? Experienced Public Adjusters represents Florida policyholders with new, delayed, underpaid, denied, and disputed insurance claims. We work for policyholders, not insurance companies.
Use this FAQ to understand public adjusting, claim reviews, water damage, hurricane damage, roof claims, fire claims, mold claims, commercial claims, appraisal, mediation, premium carrier claims, and when to call before the insurance company controls the claim narrative.
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Public Adjuster Questions
What is a public adjuster?
A public adjuster is a licensed insurance claim professional who represents the policyholder during a property insurance claim. The insurance company has its own adjuster. A public adjuster works for the insured and helps document the damage, review the policy, prepare the estimate, communicate with the carrier, and pursue the benefits available under the policy.
Do I need a public adjuster?
You should consider a public adjuster when a claim is new, delayed, underpaid, denied, disputed, complicated, large, or involves hidden damage. A public adjuster can also help before a claim is filed so the damage, policy issues, photos, repair scope, and claim presentation are organized correctly from the start.
Does Experienced Public Adjusters work for insurance companies?
No. Experienced Public Adjusters represents policyholders. We do not represent the insurance company. Our job is to document your property damage, identify missing scope, review claim payments, and help pursue a fair claim outcome under the policy.
What is a Free Claim Review?
A Free Claim Review is a review of your claim situation, policy documents, photos, carrier estimate, payment letters, repair estimates, and claim concerns. The purpose is to determine whether the claim appears underpaid, delayed, denied, missing important scope, or worth pursuing with public adjuster representation.
Insurance Claim Questions
Should I call before filing a claim?
Yes, especially if the damage may involve water, roof, hurricane, fire, mold, high-value finishes, commercial property, or multiple policies. A claim can be harder to fix after incomplete photos, poor documentation, or an incorrect cause of loss becomes part of the claim file.
What should I do if my claim was underpaid?
Do not assume the first estimate includes the full repair scope. Underpaid claims often miss damage, code items, access, matching, mitigation, overhead, specialty labor, high-value finishes, or hidden moisture. Call (888) 881-8416 for a Free Claim Review before accepting a settlement as final.
What should I do if my claim was denied?
A denial should be reviewed against the policy language, cause of loss, photos, expert findings, repair scope, and carrier correspondence. Some denials are based on incomplete inspections, exclusions, causation disputes, late notice arguments, or missing documentation. A public adjuster can help review the claim and determine available next steps.
How long should an insurance claim take?
The timeline depends on the loss, policy, documentation, inspections, carrier response, expert involvement, and whether coverage or price is disputed. Delays can occur when the carrier requests more information, disputes cause of loss, misses damage, or issues a partial payment that does not address the full repair scope.
Appraisal, Mediation, and Dispute Questions
What is appraisal in an insurance claim?
Appraisal is a policy-based dispute process often used when the insurance company and policyholder disagree over the amount of loss. Appraisal availability depends on the policy language, facts, timing, and dispute type.
What is mediation?
Mediation is a settlement conference where the policyholder and insurance company try to resolve a claim dispute. Some Florida property claims may have mediation options depending on the policy, claim type, and carrier position.
Does a public adjuster provide legal advice?
No. Experienced Public Adjusters is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide licensed public adjusting services for property insurance claims and help policyholders document, prepare, and present the claim.
Can you help with appraisal or mediation support?
Yes. We can help evaluate claim documentation, estimates, repair scope, policy issues, and dispute options when appraisal, mediation, or another claim resolution path may be appropriate.
Commercial Policy Questions
What is coinsurance?
Coinsurance is a policy condition often found in commercial property policies. If the property is underinsured compared with the required percentage stated in the policy, the insurance company may reduce the claim payment. Coinsurance issues should be reviewed carefully after a loss.
What is business interruption insurance?
Business interruption insurance may cover lost income and certain extra expenses when covered property damage slows or stops normal business operations. These claims require financial documentation, damage documentation, and clear proof of how the loss impacted operations.
What is a builders risk policy?
A builders risk policy is property coverage for buildings under construction, along with certain materials, equipment, and project-related property depending on the policy. Builders risk claims can involve storm damage, water damage, fire, theft, delay issues, and complex valuation questions.
What is blanket coverage?
Blanket coverage can apply a shared coverage limit across more than one building, location, or class of property. After a loss, the policy language, schedule, limits, deductibles, and covered property should be reviewed before relying on a carrier estimate.
Florida Public Adjuster Licensing Question
How do I become a Florida public adjuster?
Florida public adjusters must meet Florida licensing requirements. The resident public adjuster license is commonly referred to as the 3-20 license. Licensing requirements can include application steps, appointment requirements, examination, fingerprinting, prior adjuster experience or apprenticeship requirements, and a surety bond.
For current licensing rules, use the Florida Department of Financial Services as the official source. This FAQ is general information and is not legal or licensing advice.
Not the Insurance Company’s Adjuster
The insurance company’s adjuster works for the insurance company. Experienced Public Adjusters works for the policyholder. Our job is to document your damage, prepare and support your claim, identify underpayment issues, and help pursue the benefits available under the policy.
We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. We provide licensed public adjusting services for property insurance claims.
Get Answers About Your Property Insurance Claim
If your Florida property insurance claim is new, delayed, underpaid, denied, or disputed, contact Experienced Public Adjusters before accepting a settlement that does not reflect the real damage.