Category: Covered Losses or Perils

Firework Safety on the 4th of July

Fourth of July fireworks can turn a fun-filled celebration into a painful memory if you do not exercise caution. Even the most innocent-looking fireworks can cause injury or a fire. For example, a sparkler can reach 1,800° F, a temperature hot enough to melt gold. Keep reading to learn firework tips and facts to help … Continue reading Firework Safety on the 4th of July

What we do for you…

If you have ever suffered a property loss and had to file a claim with your homeowners insurance company you already know how complicated it can be. And understanding the process can be even more frustrating. Your insurance company will assign or hire an adjuster to process your claim and their goal is to represent … Continue reading What we do for you…

Sun Sentinel Article Addresses a Very Important Subject Regarding Your Insurance Claim

Article published in the Sun Sentinel on May 15, 2018 in the Money section. # # # Claims Aid Consultants, Inc. is a Florida Public Adjusting firm. We exclusively represent home and business owners after they have suffered a flood, fire or other disaster for which they make an insurance claim. Claims Aid Consultants works … Continue reading Sun Sentinel Article Addresses a Very Important Subject Regarding Your Insurance Claim

The Benefits of Preparing an Accurate Home Inventory

Why should creating an accurate inventory of all personal possessions be at the top of your to-do list? Because it is nearly impossible to remember all the contents you had in your home if it’s destroyed. Providing this information is an important and required part of filing a property insurance claim and getting the maximum financial settlement that is owed to you under your policy. 

This Just In: Early Forecasts for 2018 Hurricane Season

An early forecast for the 2018 hurricane season calls for a slightly above-average season with 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.

When is Florida’s Tornado Season?

The biggest challenge with making a tornado insurance claim is understanding your coverage and knowing how to get what you’re owed under your policy.

Are Your Hurricane Accordion Shutters Causing Damage to Your Home?

This is the time to start planning for the upcoming hurricane and tropical storm season. Most homeowners with two-story homes in the past (and maybe in the future) will have, or have had issues while installing second story shutters. Most, but not all homeowners with two-story homes have installed easy-closing accordion shutters, thinking this will … Continue reading Are Your Hurricane Accordion Shutters Causing Damage to Your Home?

Hurricane Irma Update: Was Your Roof Leak Claim Unfairly Denied?

As a result of Hurricane Irma, our firm received many calls from clients who were notified by their insurance companies that their roof claims had been denied due to little or no damage or the amount paid was under their deductible. Upon our inspections of the very same (denied) roof claims, we discovered that not to be true at all. 

Attention Real Estate Professionals – Why Use a Public Adjuster?

By letting a public adjuster handle claims on REO managed properties, foreclosure properties and short sales, real estate agents can go back to their main business - selling buildings and structures, while the PA helps to get the proper claim payment from the insurance company.