Apartments
As the owner or property manager of an apartment building or complex, the list of things to deal with post disaster begins with taking care of tenants and their property. However, understanding how your insurance claim handles government subsidy programs in addition to the actual damage or loss of the property are on that list of responsibilities as well.
As your licensed public adjusters, we evaluate, document, and negotiate not only the physical damage to your property, but also the income lost from business interruption and the extra expenses that are incurred.
Our team understands the complexities of the insurance claim process and leverages our expertise to optimize your settlement.
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Your apartment building just suffered serious damage and you are wondering what you need to do to expedite financial and operational recovery.
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You call your insurance company and wait for an adjuster to arrive, assuming you’ll receive what your insurance policy states you’re covered for. Afterall, that’s why you’ve been paying your insurance premiums all along, right?
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As a client of your insurance company, your claim is now a liability on its financial statements.
We Can Help
Knowing everything you possibly can about the "fine print" of your insurance policy before you have substantive dialogue with your carrier is critical. Understanding what you are covered for and how to claim it is where our experience starts to be of value.
Choosing what to say to your insurance company's adjuster and how you say it makes a dramatic difference in how much and how quickly you get paid. Globe Midwest/Adjusters International's public adjusters are experts in insurance claim negotiation.
The more you know, the better the results, so turn to the firm who has been in the field since 1924 and has the repertoire of satisfied clients to prove it.
Factors To Consider
Be sure to understand each of the following factors before engaging with the insurance company. Knowledge is the key to a successful claim outcome.
- What is my broker's/agent’s role?
- Does the adjuster work for me or the insurance company? Why should this be a red flag?
- Does the insurance company pay for the necessary professionals to accurately evaluate my claim?
- Why is my loss of rents claim more than just submitting lease agreements?
- Do I have to rebuild on the same site? Can I buy or build elsewhere?
- Can I collect code coverage allowances if I build elsewhere?
- What are Warranties and Protective Safeguard requirements? What do they mean, and can I still collect if I am not in full compliance?
- What are the pros and cons of replacing my building versus cashing out?
- How quickly can I start rebuilding?
- Is the insurance company using an independent building or equipment consultant to prepare a bid? Who are these consultants? Who are they working for?
- Can I compensate employees who help with cleaning or restoration?
- Can I do the repairs myself?
- Can a contractor properly negotiate my claim?
- Will the insurance company pay for a construction manager?
- Can my tenants stay in the undamaged units? If they do how would that affect my loss of rents claim and what are the liability issues?
- Are relocation expenses for Section 8 Housing tenants covered?
- Does my policy pay for the removal/storage/disposal of my tenants’ personal property?
- Are my continuing property management fees covered?
- How does my policy address increased costs due to new codes? If my coverage is limited, what can I do about it?
- What does Title 24 and handicap access mean to me and my claim?
- Does my policy allow green building upgrades?
- How do I deal with lead and asbestos? What if my coverage is limited?
- Should I have concerns as to how my insurer deals with pollutants, hazardous materials, lead and asbestos?
- Is there coinsurance in my policy? What does it mean?
- How is actual cash value determined? Why should I care?
- Is it always beneficial for my building/property to be considered a “total loss?” If not, why not?
- What is the difference between a schedule of values and a schedule of limits?
On behalf of Affordable Housing I would like to thank you, your team and your company for acting so professionally and courteous throughout the whole claims process. Loosing a house in a fire can be very stressful, but from the first moment [your team was] directing my partner and I with every move and taking most of the burden away from us... It was really great working with you, and I would be glad to talk to any prospective clients about the details of services and support you gave us, thank you.
Select References
- Affordable Housing Inc.
- Barrington Group Incorporated
- The Beztak Companies
- Bridgman Michigan LLC
- Carriage House Apartments
- Dick Rayl & Associates
- Gordon-Begin Properties
- Gough & Gough
- Lambeth Manor 1, LLC
- M & D Property Management Inc.
- North Street Properties
- Oaks on Bissonnet
- Red Pines Apartments
- Remax
- S.H.I. Investments, LLC
- The Taubman Companies
Who We've Helped
Since 1924 Globe Midwest/Adjusters International has helped clients secure the settlements they need to meet their financial and operational recovery goals.
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Globe Midwest/Adjusters International employs expert public adjusters who specialize in insurance claim evaluation, documentation, and negotiation. Read how we have helped clients who were once in similar situations to yours.