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How do I know if a public adjuster near me is actually licensed?

How do I know if a public adjuster near me is actually licensed?

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How is Clarke & Cohen Compensated?

How is Clarke & Cohen Compensated?

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Where are your clients in the Greater Philadelphia region?

Where are your clients in the Greater Philadelphia region?

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What is a public adjuster?

What is a public adjuster?

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How is a public adjuster different from an insurance company adjuster?

How is a public adjuster different from an insurance company adjuster?

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How is a public adjuster different from a claims attorney or a restoration contractor?

How is a public adjuster different from a claims attorney or a restoration contractor?

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Do I need a public adjuster, or can I handle the claim myself?

Do I need a public adjuster, or can I handle the claim myself?

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When should I call a public adjuster?

When should I call a public adjuster?

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How much does a public adjuster cost?

How much does a public adjuster cost?

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Will hiring a public adjuster slow down my claim?

Will hiring a public adjuster slow down my claim?

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Is Clarke & Cohen a licensed public adjuster?

Is Clarke & Cohen a licensed public adjuster?

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What types of residential claims do you handle?

What types of residential claims do you handle?

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My house just had a fire. What should I do first?

My house just had a fire. What should I do first?

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The insurance company's adjuster already came out. Is it too late to hire you?

The insurance company's adjuster already came out. Is it too late to hire you?

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Can you help me find temporary housing after a loss?

Can you help me find temporary housing after a loss?

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What is additional living expenses coverage, and how does it work?

What is additional living expenses coverage, and how does it work?

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I have a condo. How does the claims process work when damage involves shared walls or common areas?

I have a condo. How does the claims process work when damage involves shared walls or common areas?

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I am a condo owner on Long Beach Island, and it was damaged in a storm. Who pays?

I am a condo owner on Long Beach Island, and it was damaged in a storm. Who pays?

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My insurance company says my water damage claim is denied because the leak was gradual. What can I do?

My insurance company says my water damage claim is denied because the leak was gradual. What can I do?

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What areas do you serve for residential claims?

What areas do you serve for residential claims?

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What types of commercial claims do you handle?

What types of commercial claims do you handle?

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What is business interruption insurance, and how does a public adjuster help with it?

What is business interruption insurance, and how does a public adjuster help with it?

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We own multiple properties. Can you manage a claim that affects more than one location?

We own multiple properties. Can you manage a claim that affects more than one location?

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We had a major loss at our building. The insurance company has already sent a team of adjusters and coverage attorneys. Should we be concerned?

We had a major loss at our building. The insurance company has already sent a team of adjusters and coverage attorneys. Should we be concerned?

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What is the difference between a commercial property claim and a business interruption claim?

What is the difference between a commercial property claim and a business interruption claim?

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Do you work with real estate investors and property management companies?

Do you work with real estate investors and property management companies?

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Can you help with a claim for our house of worship or nonprofit organization?

Can you help with a claim for our house of worship or nonprofit organization?

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What industries do you specialize in for commercial claims?

What industries do you specialize in for commercial claims?

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Does business interruption coverage pay for more than just lost revenue?

Does business interruption coverage pay for more than just lost revenue?

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Why do commercial losses sometimes take longer to resolve than expected?

Why do commercial losses sometimes take longer to resolve than expected?

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How do I know if a public adjuster near me is actually licensed?

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How is Clarke & Cohen Compensated?

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What is a public adjuster?

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How is a public adjuster different from an insurance company adjuster?

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How is a public adjuster different from a claims attorney or a restoration contractor?

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Do I need a public adjuster, or can I handle the claim myself?

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When should I call a public adjuster?

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How much does a public adjuster cost?

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Will hiring a public adjuster slow down my claim?

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What types of residential claims do you handle?

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My house just had a fire. What should I do first?

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We had a major loss at our building. The insurance company has already sent a team of adjusters and coverage attorneys. Should we be concerned?

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Why do commercial losses sometimes take longer to resolve than expected?

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The insurance company says they need more documentation before they can release payment. What does that mean?

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What happens when I first call Clarke & Cohen?

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How long does an insurance claim take?

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Can you reopen a claim that was already settled?

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What if my claim is denied?

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Do I need to stop working with my contractor while you handle my claim?

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Will the insurance company treat me differently because I hired a public adjuster?