Category: insurance policy

Monsoon Season Property Damage: Why Contacting a Public Adjuster Is Crucial

During monsoon season, property damage can be extensive due to heavy rains, floods, and windstorms. Here’s why you should consider contacting a public adjuster if you suffer property damage:

  1. Expertise in Insurance Claims: Public adjusters are professionals who specialize in insurance policies, coverage, and claims processes. They understand the nuances of insurance policies and can navigate the complex claims process more efficiently than most homeowners.
  2. Maximize Your Claim: Public adjusters work for you, not the insurance company. They will assess the damage thoroughly, ensuring that all losses are properly documented and accounted for in your claim. They can help you maximize the compensation you receive from your insurance company.
  3. Negotiation Skills: Public adjusters are skilled negotiators. They can communicate effectively with insurance companies on your behalf, advocating for fair compensation for your losses. Their expertise can help ensure that you receive the full amount you are entitled to under your policy.
  4. Save Time and Stress: Dealing with insurance claims can be overwhelming, especially during a time of distress such as property damage from a natural disaster. By hiring a public adjuster, you can offload the burden of managing the claim process, allowing you to focus on other priorities while knowing that your claim is in capable hands.
  5. Avoid Underpayment or Denial: Insurance companies may try to minimize payouts or deny valid claims. A public adjuster can help prevent underpayment or denial by providing thorough documentation of the damage and advocating for your rights as a policyholder.
  6. Experience with Monsoon Damage: Public adjusters often have experience dealing with property damage caused by natural disasters like monsoons. They understand the unique challenges and complexities associated with these types of claims, allowing them to provide tailored assistance to homeowners in need.

Overall, hiring a public adjuster can significantly improve your chances of a successful insurance claim outcome and expedite the recovery process following property damage during monsoon season.

For your next property insurance claim in Arizona, contact AJR Public Adjusters. We are the #1 Public Adjuster in the Valley, with over 35 years of experience and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

Trustworthy Insurance Claim Assistance from Better Business Bureau A+ Rated — AJR Public Adjusters

At AJR, we understand that dealing with insurance claims can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to simplify the process and ensure you get the maximum compensation you deserve.

With our A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), you can trust that you’re working with a company that prioritizes integrity, professionalism, and excellence in service.

Videos related to AJR Public Adjusters. Arizona’s best Public Insurance Adjuster, representing policyholders with insurance claims to maximize recovery.

Insurance Companies have licensed adjusters, and policyholders are entitled to the same.

Testimonials and examples of claims we can handle.

AJR Public Adjuster Website

Why should I hire a public adjuster?

When your property experiences an insurance claim, you may wonder if it is helpful to hire a public adjuster.

Public Adjusters evaluate your loss and determine the maximum amount you can claim for reimbursement. They will present your insurance claim to the company and negotiate a favorable outcome on your behalf. One of the benefits of this profession is that it allows them to use their knowledge of insurance policy and experience.

You want to confirm experience and knowledge and review testimonials to see what others say about the firm you are considering hiring.

With your next insurance claim, contact Arizona’s Better Business Bureau A+ rated public insurance adjuster AJR Public Adjusters, 602-795-5227

Here is an excerpt from a CNBC article that discusses the benefits of public adjustment for policyholders.

https://cnb.cx/3TYkeeu

AJR Public Adjusters pleased to announce re-accreditation with Better Business Bureau serving the Pacific SouthWest

AJR Public Adjusters LLC Earns BBB Accreditation

AJR Public Adjusters LLC is committed to ethical business practices 

This week, AJR Public Adjusters LLC announced its recent re-accreditation by Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB). As a BBB Accredited Business, AJR Public Adjusters LLC is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace and upholding high standards for honest business behavior. 

Now more than ever, customers want to trust companies they do business with, and BBB is committed to building that trust. BBB Accreditation is an honor, and not every business qualifies. The dedicationAJR Public Adjusters LLC has displayed to earn this accreditation shows the high level of commitment they have for not only their customers, but for the community in which they operate. 

“We are pleased to join a community of businesses committed to doing things the right way,” said Stacy Horowitz.  “We value building trust with our customers, and our BBB Accreditation is a public display of our commitment to excellence and maintaining high ethical standards.”

BBB Accredited Businesses adhere to BBB’s Standards for Trust, a comprehensive set of policies, procedures and best practices representing trustworthiness in the marketplace. The standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly, telling the truth, being transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy. 

To learn more about AJR Public Adjusters LLC, please visit their BBB Business Profile at http://www.publicadjusteraz.com or contact Stacy @ 480-519-9199. 

About AJR Public Adjusters LLC

Bruce and Stacy relocated to Phoenix, AZ from Charleston, SC in 2013 to establish AJR Public Adjusters, LLC After a successful nine years in the Low Country of South Carolina, a decision was made to venture out west and re-establish the company with a new name that more closely describes the services provided.

Bruce has more than a quarter of a century of experience and is highly qualified to lead his clients through the maze of confusion in the insurance industry.  

Bruce was born into a family of public adjusters and joined the family business full time right after college. Bruce was a principal at this firm which is one of the largest and oldest “90 years” public adjusting firms in the tristate area that employs over 30 public adjusters.  Bruce’s knowledge and experience are unmatched in the Valley.  

After working 17 years in the family business, Bruce wanted to be able to provide personal, attentive service to the clients he was servicing. Bruce and Stacy relocated to Charleston, SC, from Philadelphia, PA in 2005 and established AJR Insurance Consultants, LLC.

Prior to establishing AJR, Stacy had a successful career in sales for Aetna/US Healthcare in the Philadelphia region, The Embassy Row Hotel in Washington DC, Western Union in the Northern New Jersey Region and PTS Learning Systems; computer training materials in Philadelphia. Her experience exposed her to the insurance, hotel, management, healthcare, telecommunications and information technology industries. It is with this broad experience in the business world that Stacy oversees the marketing and administrative duties at AJR.

Bruce is certified and licensed in Arizona and is a member of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) and adheres to a strict code of ethics. Bruce keeps up on current insurance regulations by constantly completing insurance education courses.  

AJR works on behalf of homeowners and business owners to ensure that once damage has occurred, the property owner takes full advantage of all aspects of his/her insurance policy.
Contact our public insurance adjusters in Phoenix, Arizona, to make sure no detail is missed when filing your claim.

About the Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest. 

For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2020, people turned to BBB more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 6.2 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at BBB.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest serves Greater Arizona and Southern California, providing critical tools to ignite success including mentorship, online products and access to capital. Our objective expertise educates the community on ethical behavior in the marketplace and how businesses can build trust.

You’ve suffered a property insurance loss, do you know what your insurance policy really covers?

Homeowners purchase home insurance to protect their homes and personal property.  

After an insurance loss is not the time, you want to learn that it will not cover everything you have lost in your claim.

The article attached here explains a little further and discusses some common misunderstandings regarding insurance

https://www.nuco.com/fcs/2021/09/13/understanding-insurance-and-why-it-doesnt-cover-everything/?cmp_share

TakeAways

  1. Insurance is a for-profit industry providing services to those who buy a policy.
  2. Insurance does not pay for maintenance issues.
  3. Insureds sometimes look at cost and don’t look at coverage.
  4. Some agents take the easy way out and tell insureds they are covered for most catastrophic losses without providing details.
  5. Insureds may not understand that their policy is not a replacement cost policy and only covers actual cash value. — this comes into play when settlement is determined.  

This confusion reiterates the need for a licensed Public Adjuster to represent your interests from start to finish with your claim.

We are your A+ rated Better Business Bureau Public Insurance Adjuster here in Phoenix, Arizona, representing clients all over State 48.

AJR Public Adjusters — 602-795-5227 — info@ajrpa.com

How to request a copy of your insurance policy

After a claim occurs, one of the first questions we ask policyholders is, “Do you have a full copy of your insurance policy?”

The reason for this question is this is “the Bible,” letting us know as your potential representative, what coverages you have in your policy that will enable us to assist you with your claim.

There are clauses and information that mean something to AJR, with our 32 + year experience. Knowing where to look in the policy for additional coverages is the benefit of hiring an experienced public adjuster to represent you with your insurance claim.

This policy was probably given to you when you first signed up with the insurance company. Over the years, the insurance company may have only sent renewal letters and not the complete policy again.

A sample letter adapted from a United Policyholders template shows how to request your insurance carrier this policy that is needed to negotiate your claim for you. 

Sample Letter Requesting Complete Copy of Homeowners Policy

NOTE: This letter is a sample that must be customized to fit the facts of your individual situation and claim. All bracketed and underlined portions must be completed or revised before sending. Use this letter to request a complete copy of your homeowners’ policy from your insurance company.

(Date)

(Name of adjuster or highest ranking ins. co. employee) (Name of Insurance Co.)

(Address)

Re: Claim Number _____________

Date of Loss: __________________

Name of Insured: _______________________ Address of Insured Property: _____________

Dear [INSURANCE COMPANY],

Please send me a complete and certified copy of my homeowner’s insurance policy, including all declarations, endorsements, riders, and any changes to the insurance policy that would affect coverage at the time of the above-noted loss. Please send it to the mailing address listed below within fifteen (15) calendar days of this letter’s date.

Thank you in advance for your prompt handling of my request. I look forward to receiving the above-requested documents and working with [INSURANCE COMPANY] to complete the claim process.

Sincerely,

YOUR NAME MAILING ADDRESS

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Call AJR Public Adjusters first with your next insurance claim.

We can be reached at (602) 795-5227 or claims@betterclaimresults.com

http://www.betterclaimresults.com

Another 5 STAR Better Business Bureau Review

AJR is honored to receive another 5 STAR Better Business Bureau Review. We feel fortunate when clients can locate us and put us to work as their advocate. 

As LG says, “On my own, I was offered $2,000 to complete the repairs (which was honestly insulting and almost bordered on criminal) but when AJR stepped in, they were able to increase the final settlement amount of my claim from $2,000 to $162,000. Yes, you read that, right!”

Better Business Bureau Review

To secure an 8,000% increase doesn’t happen every day, but we work our hardest to ensure we represent our clients with the utmost professionalism and tenacity.

With your next insurance claim call AJR first.  Let us review your situation and let you know how we might help.

 

AJR Public Adjusters — 602-795-5227 

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Honored to be recognized once again by YELP as Best Public Adjuster, Phoenix, Arizona January 2019

AJR does not take this position lightly.  We strive to handle our claims in a professional manner, while providing excellent customer service to our clients.  It is a strong testament to our services when our clients choose to share their experiences, here.

With all the turmoil in business today, with companies folding, you may wonder what position do I have if my insurance carrier goes under and files for bankruptcy. What happens when an insurer fails is a good article from National Underwriter explaining the rights you have as a policyholder.  All is not lost.

Anytime you need a consultation regarding an insurance claim call AJR first.  By calling first you put yourself in the best situation to recover all that you are entitled to for your loss.

AJR can be reached at 602-795-5227 or Send AJR an email message

 

How are my Fine Arts Covered in my Insurance Claim?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Fine Art to one policyholder may not be the same for another.  Questions always arise how are my collectibles, fine arts treated in my insurance claim.  Below please find an analysis by The National Underwriter Company regarding this issue.

Highlights

Once it is determined whether an object is a fine art, it must be determined how the property should be insured.  There are sixteen named perils, and if one of those does not damage the property, there is no coverage.

There are special limits, most do not apply to true fine arts.  Coins have a special limit, as does silverware, gold ware, platinum ware including tea sets, gold silver and platinum, although some may not actually be fine arts.

The best option is to schedule the property into the homeowners policy with the Scheduled Personal Property Endorsement.

READ BELOW FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION

Insuring Your Fine Arts

 

 

AJR Public Adjusters

602-795-5227

www.betterclaimresults.com

 

Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting

Over the years we have encountered future clients who state, “Oh the contractor said they will assist with my claim.  They will talk to the Insurance Company and negotiate figures”

This is deemed as the UPPA — Unauthorized Practice of Public Adjusting and a  ruling was upheld in Texas pertaining to this act.  Read further a blog presented by NAPIA, (National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters), specifically spelling out how this ruling was reached and the ramifications of such practice.

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Policyholders always want to be informed by the individuals representing them, what their representation involves.  Always remember, only licensed Public Insurance Adjusters and lawyers are able to represent you with insurance property claims.