Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Would it be a good idea to wait until I meet with the insurance company's adjusters to see what they have in mind before I retain G.W. BURKE & ASSOCIATES?
A: Intelligent people always examine the facts cautiously. You would never consider waiting for the results of a tax audit before deciding to take your accountant along, nor would you proceed to the courthouse without your attorney. Meeting with the representatives of the insurance company without the help of G.W. BURKE & Associates at your side, is likely to result in your disadvantage.
Q: I know that my insurance company will send out adjuster from their staff. What is the advantage of retaining a professional of my own?
A: The obvious advantages of retaining a highly regarded adjustment firm like G.W. BURKE & ASSOCIATES is that we represent only the interest of the policyholder, and secure the maximum benefits for you. Also, we handle all of the details that would normally consume a great deal of your time, such as preparing your inventory, meeting with contractors, and presenting complex insurance claims. We find that we can accomplish this more thoroughly and quickly than you would be able to.
Q: Isn't it true that the insurance company will make me an offer on my claim, and that I can then decide whether or not to accept it?
A: If you wait until the insurance company prepares its own value of your claim, you have likely given up your own right to prepare your claim, and the right to have G.W. BURKE & ASSOCIATES prepare your claim professionally for you. Most people can hardly afford a delay with such a disastrous result. G.W. BURKE & ASSOCIATES provides trustworthy and professional representation for the policyholder.
The propertyowner - policyholder has many reasons to employ G.W. BURKE & ASSOCIATES. As professionals, we have superior knowledge of the separate underlying aspects of our industry. Public adjusters have the professional authority, the sanction of the community, and are guided by a regulative code of ethics. On his/her own, the propertyowner lacks the extensive support network the public adjuster offers.
With G.W. BURKE & ASSOCIATES the propertyowner is in a far better position to get a higher settlement.