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Insurance Claim Situations And Public Adjusters

ClaimsMate Public Adjusters Insurance Claim Assistance - August 15, 2018 22:10 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode we're discussing some various insurance claim situations and how the involvement of public insurance adjusters can make a difference with large insurance claims.

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Home And Property Insurance Claims - Should You Call A Public Adjuster?

ClaimsMate Public Adjusters Insurance Claim Assistance - July 27, 2018 20:42 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
After major damage or a loss to a home, business or property, handling an insurance claim can be grueling. Should you bring in the professional help of a public insurance adjuster? Get valuable information from the experts on handling insurance claims after a major loss. Find more information o...

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Public Adjusting Overview - What They Do And How It Works

ClaimsMate Public Adjusters Insurance Claim Assistance - July 11, 2018 14:15 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Ever heard of a public insurance adjuster? Find out what a public adjuster is, what they do, and how the process works when using a public adjuster to help with an insurance claim.

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NAPIA’s Legislative Efforts — A Win For Policyholders & Public Adjusters Alike

Property Insurance Roundtable - June 11, 2018 22:56 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today, we will be discussing the legislative efforts of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA). Founded in 1951, NAPIA advocates for public adjuster education and a higher standard of professional conduct and ethics. NAPIA members are committed to working in the best inte...

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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria — Helping Policyholders Recover From a Disastrous Hurricane Season

Property Insurance Roundtable - May 08, 2018 12:29 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today, we will be discussing the highly-active 2017 hurricane season and its impact on the people, areas, and economy as well as how home and business owners can properly insure themselves for this exposure in coming years. Our panel of experts has first-hand experience in the public adjusting i...

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Insurance Coverage for Collapse: How Has It Changed and Why?

Property Insurance Roundtable - March 30, 2018 20:22 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today we will be discussing the insurance coverage for collapse. Throughout the years, insurance companies have updated the policy language as to what constitutes a collapse loss and continue to do so today. How can you be sure you are covered in case of collapse and furthermore, how can you hel...

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Sometimes It’s What The Policy Doesn’t Say That Counts

Property Insurance Roundtable - March 01, 2018 23:52 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today we will be discussing the ins and outs of insurance policies, and the importance of understanding what your policy does say and cover, as well as what it does not. In this episode, our panelists will discuss how those with an insurable interest in a property can protect themselves from iss...

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When Disasters Become Real: Our Public Adjusters’ Recollection of Memorable Cases

Property Insurance Roundtable - August 15, 2017 14:21 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Today we will be discussing the ins and outs of various interesting insurance claims that our expert panelists have handled and adjusted successfully. These memorable cases range from a fire at a Midwestern school to two New York City buildings that were damaged during Hurricane Sandy. Our panel...

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Common Exposures and Losses Faced by Multi-Family Complexes (Apartments and Condos)

Property Insurance Roundtable - July 03, 2017 15:11 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
This discussion will take an in-depth look at insuring the many exposures and losses that result from disastrous catastrophes. While multi-family buildings offer many amenities to residents such as maintenance and lawn care, which allow for a simplistic and flexible lifestyle, the insurance poli...

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The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters’ (NAPIA) Importance and Benefits to Members and Policyholders

Property Insurance Roundtable - June 01, 2017 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
The National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) provides the public adjusting industry with more than licensing. NAPIA board members have created scholarships, educational programs, and have arranged sessions with legislators to inform them of pertinent information regarding publi...

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The Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA): Affecting Insurance Companies and Policyholders Alike

Property Insurance Roundtable - May 02, 2017 18:17 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
To quote Robert Baker's published piece on the Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting (UPPA), "The unlicensed practice of public adjusting is a vehicle of consumer fraud that preys on some of the most vulnerable elements of our society. The disaster-stricken, the elderly, the unsophisticated...

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Disaster Recovery Planning: Preparation is the Key to Surviving Disasters

Property Insurance Roundtable - April 03, 2017 17:21 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 10 ratings
According to the Insurance Information Institute, insured losses due to natural disasters in the U.S. totaled $16.1 billion in 2015 and $15.3 billion in 2014. Some of the most expensive disasters to hit the U.S. included Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the World Trade Center terrorist attacks in 2001...

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Wildfires: Filing Property Insurance Claims for One of Nature’s Most Fearsome Foes

Property Insurance Roundtable - March 07, 2017 02:41 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
According to the National Park Service, "as many as 90% of wildfires in the U.S. are caused by humans, resulting from campfires left unattended, the burning of debris, negligently discarded cigarettes, and intentional acts of arson. The remaining 10% are started by natural phenomena, such as li...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3010: Debris Removal and Pollution Damage

Property Insurance Roundtable - February 13, 2017 20:54 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
A small storm that causes a tree to fall on the roof of your home, to a large-scale disaster that takes out an entire shopping plaza, will call for clean up in the aftermath. Added to this complex situation could be hazardous materials or pollutants that are exposed to the environment, nearby t...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3011 - Disasters, Raising Questions of Insurance Adequacy

Property Insurance Roundtable - October 25, 2016 02:29 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
This podcast and the corresponding Adjusting Today article titled, "Disasters, Raising Questions of Insurance Adequacy: Bombings! Hurricanes! Earthquakes! Fires!" is designed to assist policyholders in making educated decisions regarding insurance coverages. In this episode, our expert panelists...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3042 – Difference in Conditions Coverage

Property Insurance Roundtable - August 05, 2016 14:02 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
This podcast and the corresponding Adjusting Today article titled, "Difference in Conditions Coverage: What It Is and Who Needs It?" is designed to assist any business that needs more protection than supplied by standard property insurance in regards to flood and earthquake perils. Today’s expe...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3037 – Builder’s Risk Insurance

Property Insurance Roundtable - July 01, 2016 16:13 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 10 ratings
This podcast and the corresponding Adjusting Today article titled, "Builder’s Risk Insurance: Specialized Coverage for Construction Projects" focus on a policyholder and which steps they should take to ensure there is adequate insurance coverage on their upcoming or existing new construction pr...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3027 - Hurricanes and Windstorm Coverage

Property Insurance Roundtable - June 09, 2016 17:17 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
This podcast and the corresponding Adjusting Today article titled: "Hurricanes and Windstorm Coverage," focus on the idea that understanding your insurance policy before a disaster strikes is essential to protecting your organization from the next major hurricane or windstorm and ensuring a fas...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3035 - Equipment Breakdown Insurance

Property Insurance Roundtable - May 03, 2016 17:16 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Equipment Breakdown Insurance covers loss and/or failure for many types of equipment from air conditioners to industrial presses. Insurance policyholders are urged to review their policy documents to ensure they have the proper coverages should an event occur. Policyholders should also keep comp...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3028: How to Make the Most of an Underinsured Loss

Property Insurance Roundtable - April 05, 2016 15:53 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Oftentimes post-disaster, policyholders unfortunately discover that they do not have enough insurance on their property. Preparation and planning in advance surely can help avoid such issues as being underinsured. However, after a loss there are still options available to the policyholder to max...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3015: Hail Damage Can Create Difficult Insurance Claims

Property Insurance Roundtable - March 03, 2016 18:20 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Hail can cause hard to see dents and fissures in and around your property or home. A regular inspection schedule can help you, the policyholder, to ensure your claim is filed in an appropriate amount of time and that small damages are not overlooked. Professionals such as public adjusters are av...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3004: Expecting the Unexpected Part of the Unexpected

Property Insurance Roundtable - December 14, 2015 17:04 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Policyholders may not realize the benefits of hiring a public adjuster until they understand the complexities and time required to prove and file an insurance claim. Disaster claims are a difficult type of claim to handle for commercial business owners whose core business is not insurance. Unde...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3033: Flood – Understanding and Recovering from One of Nature’s Worst Disasters

Property Insurance Roundtable - November 25, 2015 16:36 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Our flood insurance industry experts answer your flood insurance questions.  This roundtable will help you understand which types of damages will be covered and excluded by flood insurance coverage. Replacement cost value and actual replacement value are discussed in length to prepare you for ac...

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Adjusting Today - Issue #3008: Business Income Insurance: Having and Understanding This Coverage Can Be Essential to a Company’s Survival

Property Insurance Roundtable - October 16, 2015 19:49 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
Our panelists agree - most business owners don’t completely understand the Business Income Coverage or coinsurance provisions within their policies. This discussion provides insights to navigating policies before you need to file a claim, the CP30 and what options you may have if not satisfied w...

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Adjusting Today Issue #3040: Coinsurance/Insurance to Value Revisited: An Essential Concept in Property Insurance

Property Insurance Roundtable - October 16, 2015 19:39 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 10 ratings
We assembled four industry panelists to answer these very important insurance coverage questions. This information is intended to assist policyholders by clearing up common misnomers, gauge proper coverages and finding the right broker. Remember, it’s important to read the contract language thor...

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