Tropical Storm Fred has formed in the Atlantic Ocean with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour. The storm is expected to strengthen before moving closer to Florida later this weekend. Sill's team of public adjusters are now on standby as all eyes are on the storm's track.
Our public adjusters will respond to any area where property damage occurs immediately after the storm. Property damage from a hurricane can be devastating for your business or your family home. At Sill, we specialize in hurricane damage insurance claims, and we can get you on the road to recovery much faster than you will on your own.
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Filing an insurance claim can be a long and stressful ordeal as you navigate each step in the process. At Sill, we handle hundreds of insurance claims each year for all types of property damage situations. When you hire Sill, you can trust that you have insurance and property damage experts on your side who will ensure that you get the insurance settlement you deserve.
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If Tropical Storm Fred leaves behind any significant damage, you should contact Sill right away to get help throughout the entire insurance claim.
Here's what we do:
- Review your insurance policy
- Document your property damage, including all contents
- Schedule meetings and handle communication with your insurance company
- Settle your claim faster
As of Wednesday morning, the storm was near the Dominican Republic. Tropical Storm conditions are expected in northern Haiti and parts of the Bahamas later today. Heavy rain could lead to flash flooding and mudslides over the next several hours.
If the current track holds, beginning Friday, the storm should impact the Florida Keys before moving north close to the western coast of Florida and into the panhandle sometime Sunday.
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NO CLAIM IS TOO LARGE
Florida is no stranger to the devastation a hurricane can bring. Our team is there to help, and we have the experience to handle loss claims of any size or value.
In October of 2018, Hurricane Michael slammed into Florida, causing extensive damage. A property ownership group called Arbor Properties saw significant damage to three apartment buildings near Panama City, Florida.
More than 850 apartment units suffered varying degrees of wind and water damage.
The loss became one of the largest hurricane claims in history, with an approximate value of $90,000,000.
Sill's team was there to lead a team of experts through a two-month process to inspect the property damage. Our team also led the negotiations with the lead adjuster for the insurance company. Throughout the process, Sill worked to secure funding so the property owner could focus on their rebuilding efforts.
"Bottom line is that this huge claim was able to get resolved in fairly short order with adequate funding being issued along the way, which allowed us to rebuild quickly. This made the city happy as we are the largest housing source," said Gordon Thames, President, Arbor Properties, Inc.
Sill has been in business for more than 90 years, and with the addition of a second office in Florida, our team is even better equipped to handle hurricane loss claims. (READ MORE)
At this point, it is crucial to keep an eye on the path Tropical Storm Fred takes. If you find yourself dealing with property damage, you can contact Sill 24/7.