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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Investopedia / Theresa Chiechi A claims adjustor evaluates insurance claims to determine ...

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 ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Charlene Rhinehart is a CPA , CFE, chair of an Illinois CPA Society committee, and has a ...

After your home is damaged by a fire, windstorm or other event, an insurance adjuster will evaluate the damage. Your insurance company will send their own adjuster, but you can also hire a public ...

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