Reduce Your Risk - How Public Adjusters Help Investors Use Insurance Policies with Andy Gurczak

Passive Wealth Strategy Show - Real Estate for Busy Pros

Insurance policies are an excellent way for real estate investors to reduce risks, but understanding how to utilize them and public adjusters can help.

Today, Taylor welcomes Andy Gurczak, the president at Allcity Adjusting, to share how public adjusting can help real estate investors reduce risks and get the proper amount out of their insurance claims. Public adjusters advocate for insured individuals and handle everything from negotiating depreciation and damage to preparing documents and negotiating additional coverages. Andy also discusses the role of public adjusters in helping policyholders navigate insurance claims. It highlights the importance of contacting a public adjuster early in the process and the benefits they provide, including reducing stress and increasing settlement amounts.

Real estate investment has been the best investment for Andy, providing freedom. So, if you're a real estate investor looking to reduce risks and get the proper amount out of your insurance claims, tune in to this episode!

[00:01 - 07:25] Opening Segment

• Welcoming Andy to the show
• How public adjusters can help real estate investors reduce risks and get proper insurance claims
• Insurance policies are a way to minimize risks and spread them across others
• Hiring a public adjuster can maximize the entire claim process for the policyholder

[07:26 - 14:03] Why You Should Hire a Public Adjuster for Your Insurance Claims

• Public adjuster departments exist in almost every state to help insured individuals
• Having a public adjuster can provide general advice, accelerate the process, and result in a larger settlement for the insured individual
• Many people are underinsured or lack coverage due to not being familiar with the industry

[14:04 - 19:57] Andy's Advice on Navigating Insurance Claims and Avoiding Common Pitfalls

• Stay as little as possible when speaking with insurance companies
• Getting estimates from contractors can lead to delays and haggling over line items
• When selecting a public adjuster, consider their experience, specialty, and references

[19:58 - 25:45] The Benefits and Risks of Hiring a Public Adjuster for Insurance Claims

• Insurance companies cannot raise premiums based on hiring a public adjuster or a single claim
• Premiums are based on area, age of home, the chance of loss, etc.
• One public adjuster firm should be enough for investors and landlords

[25:46 - 31:00] Closing Segment

• Best investment: all the rentals Andy has purchased
• Worst investment: trying to grow too quickly
• The most important lesson learned: not giving up

Quotes:

"The less you say, the better it is." - Andy Gurczak

"More and more people are using the help of a public adjuster to not only maximize their claim but take the stress and settle the claim quickly." - Andy Gurczak

“You have to make a step every day. But not every day is going to be perfect. You don't need motivational speakers or all this other stuff to motivate you. You just gotta keep doing it and just not give up." - Andy Gurczak

Connect with Andy!

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Website: www.AllCityAdjusting.com

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