The American Association of Public Insurance Adjusters is busy getting the word out about how hiring a public insurance adjuster can add value to a policyholder’s insurance claim. AAPIA prides itself on being a professional organization representing public adjusters from all over the United States. AAPIA sponsors educational, social, and networking programs throughout the year.

Recently, Gene Veno, the President of the American Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, was interviewed about the role of a public adjuster and the value a claims professional can add to a property damage claim when that professional is working on behalf of the policyholder.

It is still not uncommon for me to hear from policyholders that they only became aware of the services a public adjuster can provide after they had a negative experience during an insurance claim and turned to a public adjuster for help. But the work of public adjusters is most valuable if people are aware of them early in the claims process. Individuals, families, condominium associations and businesses that suffer losses need to know that in most states they have the ability to hire their own adjuster to help navigate the claim process. As Veno explains in the interview, 44 states now have licensed public adjusters available to policyholders.

One of the ways AAPIA is spreading the word is by doing radio and podcast interviews to educate the public. You may recognize Merlin Law Group’s very own Sean Shaw in the blogtalk radio show Legislative Wrap up with AAPIA’s Gene Veno. AAPIA also interviewed Florida public adjuster, Dick Tutwiler, of Tutwiler & Associates.

The AAPIA website provides many great resources for those who want to stay informed on issues relating to public adjusting.

In prior posts, Chip Merlin has detailed some of the work AAPIA has been involved in during the last year.

Take a listen to AAPIA’s The Value of Hiring a Public Adjuster:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZAt6AWTYlvU%3Frel%3D0