1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Policyholders may not realize the benefits of hiring a public adjuster until they understand the complexities and time required to prove and file an insurance claim. Disaster claims&amp;nbsp;are a&amp;nbsp;difficult type of claim to handle for commercial business owners whose core business is not insurance. Understanding ambiguous policy terminology of individual insurance providers and applying them to a claim are both solid reasons to hire a public adjuster. Public adjusters work for your business to maximize your claim in the event of a disaster.&amp;nbsp; For further information on this topic, please read our corresponding Adjusting Today article: &quot;Expecting the Unexpected Part of the Unexpected.&quot; Show Notes: Actual Cash Value (ACV): The value of property immediately before loss taking into account its &quot;used&quot; condition, wear &amp;amp; tear, etc.; usually considered the &quot;depreciated value&quot; although &quot;market value&quot; and obsolescence may sometimes also be taken into account. Replacement Cost: The cost to replace lost or damaged property new, with no deduction for depreciation or obsolescence. Selling Price Clauses: Clauses that allow the insured to recover loss of finished goods at selling price, including the loss of profit. Key Takeaways: [1:48] Is it possible to be 100% prepared for a natural disaster? [6:27] What is the difference in evaluating a policy on cost versus post-lost, for a policyholder?&amp;nbsp; [9:57] What are some real world disasters that are not commonly thought about? [23:06] Is there a timeframe in which people are able to add disaster coverage to their policy? [25:10] What key items should a policyholder consider in the pre-loss, planning stages? [33:32] Understanding the terminology used in today’s policies: Actual Cash Value - Replacement cost less physical depreciation Replacement Cost Coverage Selling Price Clauses [41:43] Where should a policyholder go when they feel they need additional clarification? [43:51] What is the policyholder responsible for, following a loss? [53:46] Do commercial policies cover the charges for professional fees or public adjusters? [1:03:34] Informative articles on this subject and others are available on the Adjusters International website &amp;nbsp; Panelists: Ron Cuccaro – Executive Chairman at Adjusters International John Marini – President and CEO at Adjusters International Tony D’Amico – Senior Vice President at Goodman-Gable-Gould/Adjusters International C. Todd Thomas – Executive Director of Consulting Services and member of the Society of Risk Management Consultants - Adjusters International &amp;nbsp; Links: Adjusters International Property Insurance Roundtable http://www.adjustersinternational.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4016089/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/4016089