Tag: claims adjuster

Tips to follow after a disaster strikes your home or business

  1. Be aware of individuals visiting your home to offer services. Do not get taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals. Yes, unfortunately, they are out there.
  2. Gather together your insurance papers and mortgage information.
  3. Call a Public Adjuster first, even before reporting the claim.
  4. Make sure to choose a licensed Public Adjuster in your state. Review their testimonials, and ask if you can speak with references.
  5. Confirm the person you are meeting with will indeed be the person at the firm who will be handling your case.
  6. Make sure you understand the responsibilities the Public Adjuster will take care of on your behalf.

When you hire AJR:

  1. The Public Adjuster will bring experts to come in and provide an estimate for the damages.
  2. The Public Adjuster will take a complete/thorough inventory of all personal property items damaged in the loss.
  3. Once inventory is created, items will be priced to present to the insurance company for a full recovery.
  4. The Public Adjuster will utilize the estimate to negotiate with your insurance company for a maximum settlement.

With your insurance property claim, AJR welcomes the opportunity to speak with you to explain further how we can relieve your stress and handle your claim to your satisfaction.

Our contact information:

602-795-5227 Office
info@betterclaimresults.com. www.betterclaimresults.com

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

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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Helpful tips for staying safe during this upcoming Arizona Monsoon Season

With Monsoon Season just days away, some tips from AZ Central to stay safe during the season.

With any property damage call AJR Public Adjusters to assist with full recovery from insurance company.  Our #1 goal is to maximize your settlement while reducing your stress and handling your claim in the most professional efficient way possible.

Give us a call first for your FREE consultation.  We will advise the next steps to ensure your claim is handled properly.  There are many mis-steps that can be taken and we will help guide you to the best resolution.

AJR is your #1 Phoenix Public Adjuster via YELP, June 2019.  Look here for our A+ Better Business Bureau Ratings.

Have confidence in the company you hire to represent you with this important task, bringing your property back from damage.

We can be reached at 602-795-5337, info@betterclaimresults.com.

3rd times the Charm, another 5 STAR BBB Review

For the third time this week a 5 Star BBB review has been posted about AJR Public Adjusters.

This one is from a client we represented in December.  Their email was not verified until this week.

View Devon, 12/29/16 Review HERE

It is appreciated, when previous clients choose to inform others of the outstanding service we at AJR provide.

The Policyholder is our #1 priority, and to maximize their claim and settle it fairly in their favor is our focus.

With your next insurance claim from fire, water, theft, hail, monsoon, etc.  Call AJR first and let us help report your claim to ensure you are presenting your claim to the insurance company in the best manner possible for full recovery.

 

AJR Public Adjusters, Inc. — 602-795-5227 — Visit AJR WEBSITE HERE

ANOTHER 5 STAR REVIEW via Facebook

5 Star Review via Facebook

Another satisfied AJR client publishing their experience regarding top notch service they received from AJR.  Next time you find yourself with an insurance claim, contact Arizona’s best Public Adjuster immediately.  We will help you report your claim and ensure you are taking advantage of all coverages you have paid for, while maximizing your return.

AJR Public Adjusters — 602-795-5227

More FAQ for hiring a Public Adjuster for your next property loss.

Your property/community/business has suffered property damage (fire, hail, wind, flood, water), NOW WHAT?

Your first inclination might be to contact your insurance carrier, but this may not be in your best interests. With all your personal and work commitments it may not be feasible for you to monitor and ensure your claim is being handled properly. Why not level the playing field with the insurance company?

WHY HIRE A PUBLIC ADJUSTER?

 Your insurance company has professional adjusters to represent their interests. As a policyholder you are entitled to hire a professionally state licensed adjuster to represent your interests. The public adjuster has experience and knowledge to assist in preparing, documenting and negotiating claims. Adjusters have reviewed several policies prior to yours and know where to look in the policy to make sure your claim is filed for all the coverage’s you have paid for. Often times finding money that otherwise would have been overlooked.

The adjuster you hire should be experienced, licensed with the state and working for a reputable company who has a clean record with the insurance department. All adjusters need to be licensed and their company also needs to hold a license with the Arizona Department of Insurance.

FEE FOR PUBLIC ADJUSTER

The Public Adjuster is paid a contingency fee of the total monies received from the insurance company. The fee can range from 5% – 20% depending on the size of the claim, and is due at the time money is released from insurance company.

DUTIES OF PUBLIC ADJUSTER

 To act as your representative in negotiating and dealing with the insurance company adjuster. Relieve your stress by engaging in discussions and negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf to maximize your recovery. The public adjuster brings in their experts/contractors to estimate and measure the damage independent of the insurance companies estimate. This estimate then provides the framework for the negotiating the adjuster will do with the insurance company.

SOME GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK PRIOR TO SIGNING CONTRACT:

  •  How many years have you been a licensed Public Insurance Adjuster?
  •  May I have references or see testimonials from previous clients?
  •  Will you personally handle my claim for me?
  •  Will you keep me in the loop and inform me of all outstanding issues   with my claim?

WHEN TO ENGAGE A PUBLIC ADJUSTER:

Ideally the public adjuster should be involved in the claim from the beginning including helping you report the claim.  This is not to say you should feel rushed or pressured after a claim occurs to immediately hire the first person that approaches you. Investigate the company and the individual who will be acting as your representative.

SOME THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR:

 In the State of Arizona contractors are not authorized to represent you in insurance claim negotiations, nor are they professionally licensed or regulated by the state insurance/department agency to do so.

Relying on your insurance company to fairly calculate the amount of damage and what you are owed might not result in a full or fair settlement. The company adjuster who is sent out is measuring the loss for the insurance company not for you.   As the policyholder you are entitled to have the claim loss accurately measured and then be reimbursement for all that you have lost.

BENEFITS OF HIRING A GOOD PUBLIC ADJUSTER: 

  •  An experienced and skilled licensed professional to work on your team.
  •  Someone who understands intricacies of policy and assists in recovering all that you are entitled to
  • Strong advocate on your side to help provide more input and negotiating leverage for the final insurance settlement, more than you may have had on your own.

 

 

AJR Public Adjusters.

With close to 30 years licensed experience in the Public Adjusting field handling claims of all dollar amounts for losses due to fire, flood, water, hail, dust, theft, etc.

www.betterclaimsresults.com

 

8 quick tips: Why hire a Public Adjuster? How does it help ME?

1.     Your property/community has suffered property damage (fire, hail, wind, flood, water), NOW WHAT?

Your first inclination might be to contact your insurance carrier, but this may not be in your best interests. With all your personal and work commitments it may not be feasible for you to monitor and ensure your claim is being handled properly. Why not level the playing field with the insurance company? 

2.     WHY HIRE A PUBLIC ADJUSTER? 

Your insurance company has professional adjusters to represent their interests. As a policyholder you are entitled to hire a professionally state licensed adjuster to represent your interests. The public adjuster has experience and knowledge to assist in preparing, documenting and negotiating claims. Adjusters have reviewed several policies prior to yours and know where to look in the policy to make sure your claim is filed for all the coverage’s you have paid for. Often times finding money that otherwise would have been overlooked.

The adjuster you hire should be experienced, licensed with the state and working for a reputable company who has a clean record with the insurance department. All adjusters need to be licensed and their company also needs to hold a license with the Arizona Department of Insurance.

 

3.     FEE FOR PUBLIC ADJUSTER

 The Public Adjuster is paid a contingency fee of the total monies received from the insurance company. The fee can range from 5% – 20% depending on the size of the claim, and is due at the time money is released from insurance company.

 

4.     DUTIES OF PUBLIC ADJUSTER

To act as your representative in negotiating and dealing with the insurance company adjuster. Relieve your stress by engaging in discussions and negotiations with the insurance company on your behalf to maximize your recovery. The public adjuster brings in their experts/contractors to estimate and measure the damage independent of the insurance companies estimate. This estimate then provides the framework for the negotiating the adjuster will do with the insurance company.

 

 

5.     SOME GOOD QUESTIONS TO ASK PRIOR TO SIGNING CONTRACT:

  •  How many years have you been a licensed Public Insurance Adjuster?
  •  May I have references or see testimonials from previous clients?
  •  Will you personally handle my claim for me?
  •  Will you keep me in the loop and inform me of all outstanding issues    with my claim?

 

 

6.     WHEN TO ENGAGE A PUBLIC ADJUSTER:

 Ideally the public adjuster should be involved in the claim from the beginning including helping you report the claim.  This is not to say you should feel rushed or pressured after a claim occurs to immediately hire the first person that approaches you. Investigate the company and the individual who will be acting as your representative.

 

 

7.     SOME THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR:

 In the State of Arizona contractors are not authorized to represent you in insurance claim negotiations, nor are they professionally licensed or regulated by the state insurance/department agency to do so.

Relying on your insurance company to fairly calculate the amount of damage and what you are owed might not result in a full or fair settlement. The company adjuster who is sent out is measuring the loss for the insurance company not for you.   As the policyholder you are entitled to have the claim loss accurately measured and then be reimbursement for all that you have lost.

 

 

8.     BENEFITS OF HIRING A GOOD PUBLIC ADJUSTER:

  •  An experienced and skilled licensed professional to work on your team.
  •  Someone who understands intricacies of policy and assists in recovering all that you are entitled to
  • Strong advocate on your side to help provide more input and negotiating leverage for the final insurance settlement, more than you may have had on your own.

Why you should have a Public Adjuster on YOUR side with your next insurance claim

Most people who have a claim have no idea how to prepare and adjust it. They more or less rely on their “insurance adjuster” to do that for them. BIG MISTAKE! What you must understand is, it is the “insurance adjusters” job to make company first-rate settlements with policyholders, most of whom lack the fundamental information and adjusting skills to be on a level playing field with the adjuster.

Knowledge is leverage. The more you know, the more power you have, and insurance adjusters are well trained to cut corners and save their company money and, more and more, look for ways to avoid paying claims. You need someone as well trained in your corner looking out for your interests. The objective in adjusting should be to get as good a result as possible, as quickly as possible, as trouble free as possible. Most policyholders will continue their fate of dealing ineffectively due to the fact that they lack ability, information, and understanding.

To adjust is to negotiate. An adjuster is a negotiator. Usually, only the person representing the insurance company is considered the adjuster, and the policyholder receives his/her adjustment, as previously stated, from a company inspired adjuster. In order to arrive at an adjusted settlement, each side has its own needs to satisfy. The less you know, the more likely you are to be forced to meet the needs of the insurance company.

You must know your needs! You must know your rights!

A Public Adjuster can help you with both of these. If you don’t know what to expect and how to get it, you may become overwhelmed and give in too easily.

No one knows the outcome of an adjustment beforehand. Therefore, it is impossible to anticipate to what extent either party will give in to the needs of the other. Bargaining power becomes the main ingredient in adjusting. It usually comes about naturally as facts come to the surface. Adjusting is a matter of give and take, and unless you are dealing from a position of strength and knowledge like a Public Adjuster can offer, you may be forced to give too much.

Insurance adjusters facing a knowledgeable public adjuster usually enter on a more cooperative basis, and there is a strong likelihood that each will strive for common goals.

Usually a policyholder has to deal with a claim at a time following a disaster. Disasters including fire, haboob, wind, water, theft, etc.  Psychologically, most people are not up to the task under these circumstances. It is very common to see people in a state of shock, confusion and helplessness. A professional public adjuster will be emotionally level and competent.

The time of a personal disaster is not the time to be thinking about all of this for the first time. Think about it now and take comfort in the knowledge that AJR can be there to protect your interest if indeed the unthinkable happens to you.

AJR PUBLIC ADJUSTERS –BRUCE/STACY HOROWITZ—602-795-5227

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Fire Prevention // Dryer Safety

We do laundry all the time.  Did you know one of the most important things you can do to prevent fires is maintenance of your dryer.  Many simple steps can be taken to prevent fires from your clothes dryer.

Take a look here:

Clothes Dryer Safety Tips

 

Should you ever find yourself in a situation with a damaged property due to fire from any source, call AJR Public Adjusters to represent your interests with the insurance company.  AJR knows policies inside and out and is able to maximize your recovery from the insurance carrier.  Call us at 602-795-5227

http://www.betterclaimresults.com