What is a public insurance adjuster?
As Public Insurance Adjuster we are licensed by the State of Texas to represent you, the policyholder. Only a licensed Public Adjuster can represent you and advocate on you behalf without any conflict of interest or breaking the law. Contractors cannot represent a policyholder in a property loss claim. Public Adjusters are able to fight for you as they are agents employed by you, not the insurance company. The insurance company employs their own adjusters and trains them to pay the least amount on a claim as they can get away with.
What can a public adjuster do for me?
SK Lewis Consulting works on behalf of policyholders to help people receive all that they’re owed from their insurance claims. They help evaluate damage and rebuilding costs, track the flow of insurance payments, amounts due, and work with the insurance companies to expedite their clients' insurance claims and enure that depreciation is collected once the scope of work has been completed.
My Insurance claim was denied. What can I do?
Wondering what to do when your insurance carrier denies your claim? Having your insurance claim denied is not the end of the road. We know what to do if. your denial was less than one year ago, SK Lewis Consulting Public Adjusting Firm can evaluate your loss for free and determine if the denial you received was fair. In many cases, we have found that a denial issued by the insurance company was in error. We have gone on to help the insured secure the benefits they were entitled to under their policy. We may be able to do the same for you.
Do I need to hire a public adjuster? Won't my insurance adjuster do all that I need?
Experience tells us that is unlikely that the insurance adjuster will adequately take care of you.
Insurance Company Adjusters work for, report to, and are paid by the insurance company.
Insurance companies are businesses, and they look after their bottom line – profits. We find that often times they opt to repair items when replacement is needed. An average policyholder working alone with an Insurance Adjuster is like an average person trying a court case without a lawyer. policyholders need equal representation. Insurance policies are complex legal documents and you will probably have many questions to how the policy provisions can or will affect your recovery. As your Public Adjusters, with knowledge of insurance policies and coverage, we believe that we are most qualified to help you maximize your recovery.
Will I get a higher settlement using a public adjuster?
In Texas we see considerable increases in payout for our clients.
The State of Florida did a study examining the impact of using Public Adjusters for property damage claims. According to the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), policyholders who used a Public Adjuster received payouts 747% higher on average than those who weren’t represented. (Source)
In Texas we see considerable increases in payout for our clients.
How do Public Adjusters get paid?
Public Adjuster fees are regulated by the state of Texas and set at ten percentage of the settlement received from the insurance company. Public Adjusters work on a contingency basis, and we only get paid after you receive your settlement from the insurance company. SK Lewis Consulting provides a risk-free contract for its clients. We only get paid if you get paid.
How do I know if my claim is worth making?
Unfortunately, a common mistake made by policyholders is trying to assess the damages themselves and failing to take into account the full scope of repairs. policyholders historically undervalue the severity of damages to their property. The only way to appropriately answer this question is to contact SK Lewis Consulting for a free claim and policy review, along with a free inspection, including an analysis of the damage to your property. We are honest and will tell you if it the claim is not worth filing.
Can I get help with a denied claim?
Absolutely, as long as you did not sign a full and final release. You should be aware of the policy-based statute of limitations that may apply to your insurance claim. If you have a legitimate basis for additional claim damages documented through a Public Adjuster, insurance companies often will make a good-faith attempt to resolve any outstanding differences.
I settled my claim a number of months ago but now find there are other costs and issues that resulted from my damage. Can I still get a Public Adjuster involved?
The short answer is Yes. Even though many insurance policies require you to sign a proof of loss, and in some cases, a partial proof of loss in order to write you a check for your loss, the signed proof of loss doesn’t relieve the insurance company from liability to fully indemnify you for your loss. You should never sign a full and final release for an insurance claim unless you have consulted with an attorney first. There are policy-based statute of limitations that may apply to your insurance claim. However, there is often a legitimate basis for additional claim damages and if documented through a professional Public Adjuster’s or attorney’s work product, insurance companies should make a good faith attempt to try and resolve any outstanding differences.
Can I hire a Public Adjuster if I'm already in the middle of the claims process?
Yes. And we know how frustrating it can be going through the claims process alone. We can help. SK Lewis Consulting can intervene on your behalf at any point during the claims process and see to it that your claim gets resolved promptly. We work directly with your insurance company and its representatives to make sure they give your claim the attention it deserves. We fight for your best interests and will not quit until you get the settlement you are owed.
I've been with my local insurance agent for so many years. Why are they not paying my claim?
It is not your local agent who pays the claim. It is their headquarters. Unfortunaely, loyalty doesn't get claims paid, but we do!
What kind of claims do you take?
SK Lewis Consulting works on commercial and residential claims.
If there is loss, we can work on your claim.
Wind and hail damage, tornado damage , hurricane damage, flood damage (if you have flood insurance), etc are just a part of the claims we work with.
Car crashed into your building, the roof was blown off you your church, strong winds or a tornado ripped through your neighborhood. A persistent wet floor led you to find a slab leak. All of these are samples of claims we helped the policyowner with.
I'm so stressed! How can a public adjuster help me?
SK Lewis Consulting deals with these issues daily. We understand the process, have the skills, experience, and team to navigate a fair settlement for you.
We have also developed our skill an are able to see things that may be hidden to you.
Once you sign a Letter of Representation, we are responsible for all correspondence, calls, and inspections.You don't have to take off work to make phone calls or deal with the frustration of two hours waiting in a calling que. We can tell you what the correspondence actually means in laymans terms.
We can evaluate your policy to guide the process. W wikk know if::
Do you have ALE Additional Living Expenses?
What are your policy limits?
What about contents? Storage?
Don't panic or stress, we are the professionals who represent you.
How do I sign up for your services and help?
You can give us a call an we will ask a few questions about when, where, and the extent of the damage. We might even ask to see your property or for you to send us a few pictures.
We will ask about your policy and if you have you filed the claim yet, of have you had a denial.
Note: There is a timelimit for filing a claim.