A Video Explaining What is Needed to Adjust the Commercial Property Loss

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The adjustment of a commercial loss is performed in the same manner as any other property loss. The difference is one of tone rather than substance.

Adjusters who usually deal with a business entity, and its officers or employees, rather than an individual find claims handling is often, but not necessarily always, easier.

The experienced adjuster who deals with commercial claims usually has knowledge of the business and the people who operate the business. Some insurers even assign a single adjuster to a major commercial insured to handle all claims presented by the commercial insured. Familiarity and a good working relationship over a period of months or years benefits both the insured and the insurer.

A fire can be devastating for a business if the business is not rapidly put back to work after the fire is extinguished. The adjuster must recognize this fact and act quickly to complete a fair and thorough investigation.

To adjust the commercial property loss the adjuster must be familiar with the coverages and be ready to read and understand the policy.

An adjuster must always be absolutely certain which endorsements apply to the insured. The adjuster reviews the loss notice and re-reviews the coverages to ascertain which coverages apply to the type of loss reported. He or she makes immediate contact with the insured so that he or she may inspect the loss.