Delayed Business Interruption Claim? A Deli Fought Back

Delayed Business Interruption Claim? A Deli Fought Back

Why a Delayed Business Interruption Claim Can Kill a Healthy Business A delayed business interruption claim can destroy an otherwise healthy business, because this coverage only works if it pays quickly — and a landmark policyholder victory established that courts can...
Tree Damage Claim Denied? Why the Insurer Must Prove Rot

Tree Damage Claim Denied? Why the Insurer Must Prove Rot

Tree Damage Claim Denied Because of ‘Rot’? Here’s the Quick Answer If you had a tree damage claim denied because the insurer says the tree was rotten, know this: under a standard HO-3 policy, once you show a tree suddenly fell and physically damaged...
Hurricane Claim Denied as Storm Surge? You Can Fight Back

Hurricane Claim Denied as Storm Surge? You Can Fight Back

Why Was My Hurricane Claim Denied as Storm Surge? A hurricane claim denied as “storm surge” happens because most standard homeowners policies cover wind damage but exclude flood damage — and insurers classify storm surge as flooding. When wind and water...
What Is The Average Fee For A Public Adjuster

What Is The Average Fee For A Public Adjuster

How Much Are Public Adjuster Fees on Average? The fee for a public adjuster public adjuster average between 10% to 20% of the final insurance claim settlement, depending on the size and complexity of the claim. The fee is contingency-based, meaning you pay nothing...
Insurance Claim Supplements: Fight Low-Ball Estimates In NC

Insurance Claim Supplements: Fight Low-Ball Estimates In NC

A clean insurance check can still leave you unable to finish the repairs. The carrier’s adjuster may have priced visible damage, while your contractor finds wet insulation, damaged subfloor, missing code-required work, or rooms that can’t be restored...
Tree Damages House Claim: If My Tree Falls On Neighbor’s House Who Is Responsible

Tree Damages House Claim: If My Tree Falls On Neighbor’s House Who Is Responsible

If My Tree Falls on My Neighbor’s House, Who Is Responsible? When a tree falls on neighbor’s house, the neighbor’s own homeowners insurance usually pays for the damage — not you. In North Carolina, the tree’s owner is generally only responsible...