What is a public adjuster?
Your insurance company provides an adjuster to you at no charge. You may also be contacted by adjusters with no relationship to your insurance provider, or a public adjuster. Public adjusters may help you settle a claim for as much as 15 percent of the total settlement value. This fee is not covered by your insurance policy. Your state’s insurance department may set a percentage that public adjusters can charge. If you use a public adjuster, check their qualifications by calling your state insurance department. Always avoid individuals who solicit door-to-door after a major disaster.
