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Frozen Pipe Insurance Claim: 7 Records to Save Before Winter
A frozen pipe insurance claim needs dated records. Heat logs and service reports help explain care before a freeze.

Named Storm Deductible in NY and NJ: Which Applies?
A named storm deductible depends on policy terms. NY and NJ hurricane rules help explain which deductible applies.

Josh Berkowitz NBC Interview and Storm Claim Lessons
What Josh Berkowitz’s NBC Interview Means for Storm Claims By Josh Berkowitz, CEO and Co-Founder of Crestview Public Adjusters My NBC News interview explored how

Public Adjusters and Wildfire Damage Claims
Key Points: The aftermath of a wildfire leaves homes charred, businesses closed, and insurance policies buried under stress and uncertainty. In times like this, knowing

How to File a Fire Damage Claim for a Commercial Property
Key Points: Commercial fires cause devastating losses to businesses across the U.S. When fire strikes a commercial property, the aftermath includes more than just physical

What to Do If Your Fire Damage Claim Is Underpaid
Key Points: According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.35 million fires in a single year, resulting

Understanding Partial Loss After a Fire
Key Points: Understanding partial loss after a fire means recognizing that a home or building doesn’t have to be completely destroyed to suffer serious, claim-worthy

Understanding Fire Insurance Coverage in Your Policy
Key Points: Fire insurance coverage typically includes damage caused by flames, smoke, water from firefighting efforts, and even costs related to cleanup and temporary housing.

Storm Water Intrusion: Is It Covered by Insurance?
Key Points: Storm water intrusion is becoming an increasingly serious concern for homeowners, particularly in areas that experience frequent heavy rainfall, flash floods, or poor
Insurance Coverage Limits and Water Damage Claims
Key Points: Water damage affects nearly 14,000 U.S. households daily, costing billions annually in property repairs and losses. Despite the prevalence of water-related incidents—from burst

Water Damage From Burst Pipes: What Your Policy Might Cover
Key Points: Homeowners insurance typically covers water damage from burst pipes if the cause is sudden and accidental. However, it does not cover damage due

How to Properly Document Water Damage for an Insurance Claim
Key Points: According to FEMA, just one inch of floodwater can cause more than $25,000 in damage to a home. That’s a staggering figure—and a

What to Do Immediately After Discovering Water Damage
Key Points: According to the Insurance Information Institute, around 1 in 60 insured homes file a water damage claim each year, accounting for billions in

Top Reasons Water Damage Claims Are Denied
Key Points: Water damage claims are commonly denied due to policy exclusions, delayed reporting, or lack of proper documentation. Many claims fall through because homeowners

High-Value Property Claim? See How We Secured $500K in Under 45 Days
When a high-profile client faced unexpected property damage at The Plaza, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. With potential revenue loss and tight restoration deadlines,

What is a Proof of Loss and Why It Matters
Key Points: Many policyholders assume that reporting a loss is enough, but without this essential document, insurers often delay or outright reject the claim. That’s