After a fire or a burst pipe, the insurance company sends an adjuster within days. It is worth understanding who that person actually works for, […]
Navigating Debris Removal Insurance Limits After Storm Damage
California storms, particularly those driven by atmospheric rivers, are notorious for toppling massive trees. Eucalyptus and Oak trees, destabilized by saturated soil and high winds, […]
Water Damage Claims: What You Need to Know
Water damage is one of the most common property insurance claims, and in the rainy Pacific Northwest, it is a frequent reality. But water damage […]
Filing a Fire Damage Insurance Claim
A fire is one of the most devastating events a property owner can experience, and the insurance claim that follows is often complex and high-stakes. […]
When Should You Hire a Public Adjuster?
A public adjuster can be enormously valuable, but not every claim requires one. Knowing when hiring a public adjuster makes the biggest difference helps policyholders […]
Public Adjuster vs. Insurance Company Adjuster: What’s the Difference?
After property damage, you will likely encounter an “adjuster,” but it is critical to understand which kind. The adjuster the insurance company sends works for […]
What Does a Public Adjuster Do?
When property damage strikes and you file an insurance claim, you may assume the insurance company’s adjuster is there to help you get a fair […]
Water Damage: Why Slab Leak Claims Are an Insurance Minefield
In California, millions of homes are built on concrete slab foundations. While sturdy, this construction style hides a critical vulnerability: the plumbing runs directly underneath […]
Why the True Cost of Vandalism Is More Than What Was Stolen
For a business owner in Oregon and Washington, a phone call in the middle of the night from a security company or the police is […]
When the Atmosphere Hits: Is It Storm or Is It Flood?
Oregon and Washington’s weather patterns have shifted dramatically in recent years. We have moved from prolonged droughts to intense, deluge-like storms known as “Atmospheric Rivers.” […]