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CHAPTER 7 — The Before / During / After Claim Framework

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7.0 Introduction: Why This Framework Matters

Every insurance claim has three life stages:

  1. Before the Claim

  2. During the Claim

  3. After the Claim

Most property owners only focus on the middle stage — During the Claim — when the damage is already done, the stress is already high, and the outcome is already at risk.

But the real truth is this:
80% of all claim outcomes are determined BEFORE the claim is ever filed.
15% is determined DURING the claim process.
5% is determined AFTER the claim.

Most denials, delays, and underpayments aren’t caused by the carrier — they are caused by:
• lack of preparation
• incorrect statements
• missing documentation
• misunderstanding coverage
• filing the wrong claim
• filing at the wrong time
• filing without guidance
• not knowing policy duties
• not knowing exclusions
• not preserving evidence
• failing to track damage
• misinterpreting deductible rules

That’s why Adjuster Advantage™ was built around the 3-phase protection system — BEFORE, DURING, AFTER.
This chapter details this framework in full, encyclopedia-level depth.

PHASE 1 — BEFORE A CLAIM

Preparedness • Prevention • Policy Knowledge • Documentation

This is the MOST important phase.
Everything that happens here determines whether the claim will:
• be denied
• be underpaid
• be approved
• be easy
• be difficult
• go smoothly
• become a disaster

Insurance companies spend millions building “risk systems” to protect themselves.
Homeowners usually have:
• zero preparation
• zero documentation
• zero understanding of deductibles
• zero knowledge of exclusions
• zero idea of claim consequences

Adjuster Advantage™ fixes this.

7.1 PRE-CLAIM REALITY CHECK

Before damage occurs, homeowners typically:
• haven’t read the policy
• have no photos of their property’s condition
• have no inventory of belongings
• don’t understand their deductible
• don’t know what’s covered
• don’t know what’s excluded
• don’t know what will trigger a denial
• don’t know what will cause non-renewal
• don’t know which claims are safe to file
• don’t know which are dangerous
• don’t know how to document anything

And most importantly:
They don’t know that their entire claim outcome is already being decided.

7.2 THE 10 PRE-CLAIM PROBLEMS PROPERTY OWNERS FACE

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Property owners face these problems BEFORE a claim:

  1. They don’t understand the policy (70+ pages of legal language)

  2. They don’t know the duties after loss

  3. They don’t know what will invalidate a claim

  4. They don’t know how to document damage

  5. They don’t know what their deductible applies to

  6. They don’t know if the claim is above deductible

  7. They don’t understand roof, water, or mold limitations

  8. They don’t know how filing affects premiums

  9. They don’t know what will trigger non-renewal

  10. They don’t know how to prepare for storms or disasters

Adjuster Advantage™ solves all 10.

7.3 THE ADJUSTER ADVANTAGE™ PRE-CLAIM PROTECTION SYSTEM

The “Before a Claim” phase includes:

✔ Policy Scan™
Translates the entire policy into understandable language.

✔ Deductible & Claim Exposure Reports™
Explains what is safe to file and what is dangerous.

✔ Inventory Vault™
Creates pre-loss proof of all belongings.

✔ Safety Vault™
Stores receipts, warranties, documents, and records.

✔ Prep Alert™
Delivers storm prep, hazard warnings, and insurer risks.

✔ 90DAY XPlus™
Tracks renewals + identifies coverage reductions.

✔ Renewal Danger Alerts™
Warns homeowners about insurer behavior shifts.

✔ STAT Pro Priority Help™
Provides guidance BEFORE filing a claim.

Together, these create a true pre-claim advantage that insurance companies do not give because they benefit from homeowner mistakes.

7.4 WHY MOST CLAIMS FAIL BEFORE THEY START

These are the top reasons claims get denied or underpaid:

❌ Wrong documentation
❌ Not following policy duties
❌ Wrong claim type filed
❌ Not preserving evidence
❌ Taking the wrong photos
❌ Filing under the deductible
❌ Filing too late
❌ Filing too soon
❌ Making harmful statements
❌ Not knowing exclusions and limitations

Adjuster Advantage™ protects against ALL of these.

PHASE 2 — DURING A CLAIM

Guidance • Documentation • Representation

Once a loss occurs, most homeowners are alone — and vulnerable.
They don’t know:
• what to tell the carrier
• what NOT to tell the carrier
• how to photograph the loss
• how to preserve evidence
• how to avoid misinterpretation
• how to complete a sworn proof of loss
• which mitigation steps are required
• what deadlines apply
• how to read a denial letter
• how to challenge a lowball offer

This is where Adjuster Advantage™ becomes the shield.

7.5 THE TOP 10 PROBLEMS HOMEOWNERS FACE DURING A CLAIM

  1. They don’t understand what the adjuster is asking

  2. They don’t know their rights

  3. They don’t understand coverage decisions

  4. They don’t know the real cause-of-loss rules

  5. They don’t know how to read estimates

  6. They don’t know how to dispute the carrier

  7. They don’t document water mitigation correctly

  8. They don’t track additional living expenses

  9. They don’t submit proper proof of loss

  10. They speak too freely — harming their claim unknowingly

STAT Pro Priority Help™ and Get Repped™ protect members from these mistakes.

7.6 THE ADJUSTER ADVANTAGE™ DURING-CLAIM PROTECTION SYSTEM

This phase includes:

✔ STAT Pro Priority Access
Immediate guidance so members avoid damaging statements or mistakes.

✔ Photo & Documentation Guides
Step-by-step instructions on how to document properly.

✔ Cause-of-Loss Interpretation
Crucial for determining coverage.

✔ Estimate Reviews
Carrier estimates are analyzed for missing items, undervaluation, or incorrect scope.

✔ Denial Letter Breakdown
We translate the carrier’s decision into plain English.

✔ Representation (Get Repped™)
Licensed public adjusting when a member needs it.

✔ Communication Support
We help members understand what to say and not say.

✔ Contractor Referral Support
Vetted network with no kickbacks.

This support is unmatched in the industry.

PHASE 3 — AFTER A CLAIM

Long-Term Protection • Renewals • Future-Claim Prevention

This phase is the most ignored by property owners — and the most exploited by insurers.

After a claim, homeowners face:
• premium increases
• non-renewal
• surprise inspections
• deductible changes
• loss of discounts
• carrier withdrawals
• underinsurance risks
• policy rewriting
• reclassification of property
• reduced coverage limits
• new exclusions added
• increased documentation requirements

Adjuster Advantage™ protects members from all of this.

7.7 THE TOP 10 RISKS AFTER A CLAIM

  1. Non-renewal from the carrier

  2. Unexpected premium increases

  3. Deductible changes

  4. Coverage reductions

  5. New exclusions added

  6. Policy endorsements shifted

  7. Carrier leaving the state

  8. Condition-based inspections

  9. Roof depreciation changes

  10. Being unprepared for the next storm season

Insurance companies expect homeowners to navigate this alone.
Adjuster Advantage™ guides them.

7.8 THE ADJUSTER ADVANTAGE™ POST-CLAIM PROTECTION SYSTEM

After a claim, members receive:

✔ Annual Policy Scan™
Updated review with new risks identified.

✔ Renewal Danger Alerts™
Detects carrier behavior changes.

✔ Prep Alert™ (Ongoing)
Storm awareness and disaster readiness.

✔ Inventory Vault™ Updates
Ensures documentation is always current.

✔ Coverage Optimization Support
Shows how to avoid underinsurance.

✔ Carrier Risk Monitoring
Tracks state-level insurer volatility.

✔ AARMI Media™ Education
Ongoing updates, guides, and explanations.

No homeowner should be left unprotected after a claim — and now they aren’t.

7.9 WHY THIS FRAMEWORK IS SO POWERFUL

This BEFORE • DURING • AFTER system:
• reduces denied claims
• reduces underpaid claims
• reduces unnecessary claims
• reduces filing mistakes
• reduces premium increases
• prevents non-renewal
• strengthens preparedness
• increases documentation quality
• enhances negotiation outcomes
• improves claim accuracy
• supports long-term insurance stability

No competitor in the United States offers this depth of protection to property owners.
This framework becomes the national standard for insurance literacy and claim preparation.

7.10 THE ADJUSTER ADVANTAGE™ “CYCLE OF PROTECTION”

This is the internal logic engine:

  1. Prepare before loss

  2. Document before loss

  3. Understand the policy

  4. Avoid dangerous claims

  5. File correctly

  6. Document properly

  7. Get guided support

  8. Access representation when needed

  9. Protect the future

  10. Stay informed year-round

This cycle repeats annually, increasing the member’s resilience.

7.11 Conclusion: The Framework That Fixes the Insurance Experience

Insurance has always been:
• confusing
• overwhelming
• one-sided
• frustrating
• unbalanced
• stacked against homeowners

Adjuster Advantage™ changes that forever.

Through its BEFORE • DURING • AFTER framework, members receive:
• clarity
• guidance
• preparedness
• risk awareness
• documentation support
• claim management
• long-term protection

No insurance company provides this.
No competing program provides this.
No other system in the country matches this level of protection.

This is the new standard for property owner protection.

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