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When Should You Hire a Public Insurance Adjuster?

The best time to hire a public adjuster is at the beginning of a property damage claim, especially a large or complex loss. Early representation helps prevent the damage, facts and next steps from being misunderstood or misdirected, and lets the insurance carrier know the policyholder is professionally represented.

Under 2 minutes · Insurance Claim Recovery Support · Published January 24, 2023

The key takeaway: get guidance early

Starting with a licensed public adjuster gives you help documenting the damage, organizing the claim and communicating with the carrier from the outset. It can reduce confusion about what happened and what the claim includes. It also makes your professional representation clear to the carrier so the claim can receive the attention it deserves. If your claim is already underway, you can still seek help.

Guidance for large-loss property owners

ICRS focuses on large, complex property damage insurance claims, including claims that are underpaid or delayed. We help commercial and multifamily property owners, management companies, apartment owners, homeowner and condominium associations, religious organizations, and owners of historic buildings and high-value homes.

Whether your property suffered fire, hail, wind or water damage, start by understanding the resources available for your type of loss. Our condominium services focus on associations and their property managers.

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