When you file a claim, the adjuster is not just glancing at photos and cutting a check. Before any money moves, they zero in ...

When a storm rips through your neighborhood, the first minutes of an adjuster’s visit can quietly decide how much of your loss your insurer will recognize. Before anyone talks about estimates or ...

In the aftermath of property damage, whether because of natural disasters, accidents or unforeseen events, homeowners often find themselves navigating the complex world of insurance claims. Central to ...

A home insurance adjuster is responsible for investigating insurance claims. Most adjusters are employed or contracted by insurers and don’t charge policyholders for home visits, but homeowners can ...

A public insurance adjuster works on your behalf to file insurance claims and negotiate a fair settlement. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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Many Eaton and Palisades wildfire survivors are still struggling to settle their wildfire insurance claims months after the fires, feeling lost in the process thanks to delayed settlement offers, ...