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Hail Claims Can Be Settled Through Appraisal

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Advice, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 05-28-2010

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With the proper assistance you can resolve a hail claim dispute with your insurance company, as well as any other insurance problem you may incur. It is untrue for people believe the only way to fight an insurance claim is in a court of law. If you do decide to handle it in such a manner it will require a ton of money and twice as much effort. You will also need to be sure the policy you authorized with the insurance company will even allow you to do such a thing. Read the rest of this entry »

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Insurance Advice for Fire Flood & Tornado

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Fire Insurance Claims, Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Advice, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 04-27-2010

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Simple insurance advice after a fire, flood or tornado is critical to obtaining a fair settlement.

Unexpected events really do occur, in spite of our natural tendency to anticipate or prevent them. Dealing with damages caused by fire, water or tornadoes is one of those unpredictable incidents that no one wishes to endure. Due to their unforeseen nature, such events are the most alarming and destructive, both from a financial point of view and from a generally human one. Flooding, due to astronomically influenced phenomena such as high tides and heavy rainfall, while fire damage mainly occurs in deadly combinations of grease, open burner fire, water and electricity that causes heat combustion. In most cases, these incidents can be accidental, or involuntary, even premeditated. Tornadoes are more unpredictable. No matter what form or fashion, these events can be catastrophic. Read the rest of this entry »

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Appraisal Umpires Should Be COMPETENT & IMPARTIAL

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Appraisal Umpire, Independent Appraiser | Posted on 03-21-2010

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In the event that a policyholder or the insurance company invoke appraisal via the insurance appraisal clause, the two appraisers must choose an umpire.  Most policies require that the two independent appraisers must attempt to select and agree upon the Insurance Appraisal Umpire within 15-days of the two appraisers being named.  The chosen appraisal umpire must be an impartial, unbiased, and disinterested party in the outcome of the appraisal award. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fire Damage and Dealing With Incompetent Insurance Company Adjusters

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Fire Insurance Claims, Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 03-20-2010

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The majority of policyholders who have ever been a victim of a fire or has suffered damages to their property (home, business, etc.) from fire damage claims will make costly mistakes during and after the claim has been settled. Unfortunately there always seems to be one grossly expensive mistake that most all policyholders make. It’s so simple that it’s hard to believe that people don’t even realize they have done it. Can you even imagine that many policyholder’s who has suffered a fire will rely solely on the insurance company adjuster’s opinion? They allow their adjuster to inspect their property, evaluate and process the claim, and create an estimate for the entire fire insurance claim… Without Any Questions. Read the rest of this entry »

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How Insurance Appraisal Clause Works

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Appraisal Umpire, Fire Insurance Claims, Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 03-16-2010

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In the event of an insurance claims dispute, the Insurance Appraisal Clause within an insurance policy allows the two parties to settle the dispute using independent appraisers. The policyholder contracts an insurance appraiser, who is independent, to assess the value to the damages to their property. The insurance company hires a separate appraiser as well. The two appraisers together will select an appraisal umpire. The umpire is sort of like an arbitrator or judge. If the two appraisers cannot agree on a certain damages, the umpire makes a verdict. As long as one of the appraisers agrees with the umpire, that disagreement is settled. The umpire may agree with one independent appraiser about one point and agree with the other appraiser on another point. Eventually all points and disagreements are settled. Read the rest of this entry »

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Must Know Fire Insurance Claims Tips

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Fire Insurance Claims, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 03-16-2010

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A house catching fire can be a life changing event that no homeowner should ever have to endure. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, it’s very important to advise your insurance company of the fire as soon as possible. Here are five critical steps you should know and take after suffering fire insurance claims. Read the rest of this entry »

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Insurance Dispute Answers

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Fire Insurance Claims, Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 03-11-2010

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An increasing number of insurance policyholders have found themselves involved deeply in an insurance dispute about claim damage.  Insurance disputes can be financially devastating.  A common feeling of most policyholders is that insurance companies are there to actually help them in times of need. Sometimes, that is completely true, however with larger claims, it can feel like you are being taken advantage of. Read the rest of this entry »

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Fire Insurance Claims – Don’t Get Burned By Your Adjuster

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Fire Insurance Claims, Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Advice, Insurance Claims Help, Insurance Dispute | Posted on 02-25-2010

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fire-claim-adjusters-blindMost policyholders who have suffered damages to their property (home, business, etc.) from a fire insurance claim usually makes costly mistakes during and after the claim settlement. However, there is always one extremely expensive mistake that almost all policyholders make over and over again. What’s worse is that they do it without even knowing it. The most costly mistake is – Most policyholders only rely on the insurance company’s adjuster to inspect, process, and estimate the complete fire insurance claim without any questions. They accept the insurance adjuster’s complete evaluation without any comparisons, estimates from their own contractors, or a review by a fire insurance claim professional. This will be the most costly mistake you would ever make in your entire lifetime. Read the rest of this entry »

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Insurance Loss Adjusters Missing Hidden Damages From High Winds

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Claims Help | Posted on 02-25-2010

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Winter and spring storms can and will often include tornadic activity in many southern states. As part of a recent news interview an insurance company adjuster admits and confirms that many insurance loss damages from tornadoes are often missed and overlooked. Policyholders need to become educated of the various damages to look for and how to detect subtle damages that become very costly down the road. The types of damages that can show up months or years after the high winds and tornado activity is long gone. Read the rest of this entry »

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Homeowners Insurance Claims: Homeowners Suffer From Underpaid Insurance Claims

Posted by Joe Brennan | Posted in Homeowners Insurance, Independent Appraiser, Insurance Claims Help | Posted on 02-19-2010

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Over the years many homeowners have suffered when their insurance company has underpaid their homeowner’s insurance claims. Underpaying homeowner’s insurance claims has permitted insurance companies to acquire and build huge profits. This has been done all at the expense of the people who have done the right thing by paying their homeowner’s insurance, year after year. Read the rest of this entry »

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