Alan Venus Public Adjuster

How Does an Independent Adjuster Get Paid?

alvenus — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:37:37 +0000

You can be an insurance adjuster three ways: you can be a salaried employee of an insurance company; you can work independently to try to get the most money for the claimant or you can work independently on a freelance basis on behalf of insurance companies. The amount of money you can make as an independent adjuster…

Sorting out your home insurance claim?

alvenus — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:36:24 +0000

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) – Insurance companies may have to pay up to $60 billion after Hurricane Katrina left thousands of people homeless. The question is how much will you have to pay?

Right now thousands of claims adjusters are beginning the task of determining how much money homeowners will owe. Hanging in the balance is how much people can rely on their homeowners insurance. More

Insurance: Hiring a public adjuster?

alvenus — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:27:26 +0000

Filing an insurance claim after a disaster is a stressful process. To avoid having to deal with the hassle, and with hopes of getting more money from the insurance company, many homeowners seek the help of a public adjuster.

A public adjuster is an insurance claims specialist who interprets the homeowner’s policy, assesses the damage and how much it will cost to repair, and negotiates with the insurance company on behalf of the homeowner until the claim is settled.

A few words about claims

alvenus — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:19:26 +0000

Insurance is a product you buy, but hope never to need.

While it’s the insurer’s job to restore you financially, it’s your job to prove your losses. And your perspective on what’s fair compensation won’t always jibe with your insurer’s.

Know when to hire help.

The more information you can provide on your claim, the more likely you’ll get your due. If you’ve taken the steps outlined in this lesson, you shouldn’t need outside help in filing your claim. The insurer will send an adjuster to assess what was lost, stolen, or damaged, and offer a settlement ...More