or the insurance company’s first offer may be more than adequate. The prudent thing to do is to talk to or meet with a public adjuster to discuss your specific loss and get their opinion.
How should you select a public insurance adjuster? First and foremost, only talk to a firm that adheres to and operates under a strict Code of Professional Conduct – such as those members of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (http://www.napia.com) Be sure to check with the California Department of Insurance (http://www.insurance.ca.gov/license-status/) to verify the firm and individual is licensed.
Ron Reitz is president of San Diego-based Quality Claims Management Corp., a nationally licensed public insurance adjuster, providing hazard claim recovery services to investors, mortgage servicers, homeowners and businesses. A CPPA (Certified Professional Public Adjuster), Mr. Reitz is Past President of the California Association of Public Insurance Adjusters as well as an Officer of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (He will be President in 2012). Contact Quality Claims Management at (866) 45-1183 or www.qualityclaims.com.
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