Homeowners insurance can cover damage to your property, whether it's from a burst pipe or a devastating fire. You'll need to file an insurance claim if you want to get compensated, however, and ...

Navigating the post-accident insurance claim world can be quite a headache, even more so than the actual car crash in most instances. That’s why it’s always a great idea to get advice from experts in ...

Having your insurance claim denied is at the top of the list of things that upset us the most. It’s right up there with paying taxes, dealing with a car salesperson or being told you need a root canal ...

An insurance claim is a set of documents you file with the insurance company after an accident. If the accident is covered by your policy, the insurance company will cover your costs. You can make ...

Even if you have insurance, you can apply for assistance through FEMA if you live in a declared federal disaster area.

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When you file a home insurance property damage claim, your insurer will send an insurance adjuster to survey the damage and estimate a claim reimbursement. You can also hire your own public adjuster ...

An insurance claims adjuster investigates and settles claims. The most common types of insurance adjusters are public adjusters, company adjusters and independent adjusters. Each state has unique ...

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Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen issued cease-and-desist orders against four roofers who allegedly acted as unlicensed public adjusters. Customers can hire public adjusters to negotiate ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Repairs are underway on guardrails damaged during last month’s winter storm. The warmer weather is helping the IowaDOT get started on those repairs. There were a ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...