Warehouse
After a natural or man-made disaster, as the owner of a warehouse, you are thinking about the loss or damage to equipment and products, whether you can still run your operation, and how you will support your employees. You do not need the added stress of worrying about the property insurance claims process.
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 facility 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.
- Can I continue to pay my employees?
- Can I compensate employees who help with cleaning or restoration?
- 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 and who are they working for?
- Are replacement properties an option for me? Would a lease purchase strategy be beneficial?
- What happens if I open my business elsewhere and I am successful? What happens if I am not successful?
- Does my insurance policy cover the cost to replace employees' personal property?
- How do smoke and the water used to fight the fire affect my equipment, and other electronics?
- What are the pros and cons of replacing versus repairing equipment?
- What are Warranties and Protective Safeguard requirements? What do they mean, and can I still collect if I am not in full compliance?
- How does my insurance policy address increased costs due to new codes? If my coverage is limited, what can I do about it?
- Should I have concerns as to how my insurer deals with pollutants - hazardous materials - lead and asbestos?
- How do I deal with lead and asbestos? What if my coverage is limited?
- Does my risk manager have the skillset necessary to successfully negotiate a large property claim?
- 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?
- How can the way I present my story affect my recovery?
- Do I know my insurance policy provisions?
- Does the insurance company pay for the necessary professionals to accurately evaluate my claim?
- Is there coinsurance in my policy? What does it mean?
- How is actual cash value determined? Why should I care?
- What is the difference between a schedule of values and a schedule of limits?
- Can I recast my financial statements? If so, why?
- What are extra expenses and what can be included? Can I use extra expenses to offset shortfalls in property coverages?
- What are expediting expenses? How do they differ from extra expenses?
- How is credit for continuing sales calculated?
- How do I project lost sales and sales declines?
- How do I project sales of new products?
- Can I use proformas/budgets to calculate loss of income?
- What is the extended period of indemnity, and how does it work?
- What happens when the insurance company engages a forensic accountant? Who does that accountant work for?
It has been almost a year since the fire which completely destroyed one of our processing plants. ...I had no idea that the documentation of our claim would become as extensive as it did. Your staff worked tirelessly to quantify the claim. I am convinced that every possible element of our loss was maximized to the extent provided for in our coverage. ...You and your staff are true professionals, and the quality and detail of your work is very impressive.
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.