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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

IN RESPONSE TO RECORD-BREAKING FIRE LOSSES IN 2017, THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR SIGNED THE INSURANCE ADJUSTER ACT OF 2019 INTO LAW ON OCTOBER 3, 2019, WHICH NOW TAKES IMMEDIATE EFFECT TO GOVERN THE USE OF ...

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 ...