Blog Category: Loss Adjusters
November 2020
Christmas fire safety tips
From candles to trees, Christmas can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for fire. Official UK fire statistics show house fires are most common in December and consequently, insurers receive more fire claims in December than any other month. A little preparation and planning can help you avoid having your holidays...
Read MoreJuly 2020
Why do insurance companies use Loss Adjusters?
A Loss Adjuster – also sometimes referred to as a Claims Adjuster or Insurance Adjuster – is one of the parties you might encounter during an insurance claim. Insurance companies do not use Loss Adjusters in every case, but it’s not unusual to encounter a Loss Adjuster when you are making a claim on your...
Read MoreJanuary 2020
What is a Loss Adjuster’s report?
If you ever need to make a claim on your home, landlord or business insurance, it’s likely that you will come into contact with a Loss Adjuster. This is someone who is appointed by your insurance provider to investigate your claim on their behalf. A Loss Adjuster will do this by visiting your property or...
Read MoreJuly 2019
How much time do you have to file a home insurance claim?
If you’ve suffered a fire, flood or burst pipe in your home, you’ll probably need to make a claim on your home insurance. It’s likely that you’ll be in a state of shock but, when dealing with such an incident, it usually pays to contact your insurance provider promptly. But how long exactly do you...
Read MoreMarch 2019
Why fire insurance claims are rejected
According to a report by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), home insurance claims have the lowest success rate of any insurance claims. While car insurance claims have a 99% success rate, only 79% of home insurance claims are paid out by insurance companies – meaning more than one fifth of claims are unsuccessful. Knowing...
Read MoreFebruary 2019
How do you stop water pipes from bursting?
It may be February already, but the winter is due to stick around for a while. With another bout of cold weather on the way, some experts are predicting that we could be facing our coldest winter yet – and it’s not good news for our homes. With the colder weather going nowhere soon, it’s...
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