HOMELAND PUBLIC ADJUSTER FORUM · FLORIDA & NEW JERSEY
Homeland Public Adjuster Forum

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Nelson Avila, Licensed Florida Public Adjuster (License G332385) · Florida Certified Residential Contractor · Property Insurance Appraiser & Umpire
Homeland Public Adjusters · Last reviewed: October 2026
Street talk about claims, insurance and storm prep in Florida and New Jersey, from property owners and the licensed public adjusters at Homeland. Read the answers, join the conversation, or ask your own question.
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Boards
Claims & Settlements
Underpaid, denied, delayed or closed claims, checks and releases, and how a claim is valued.
+ Post in this boardInsurers & Policies
What your policy covers, premiums, renewals, nonrenewals and the endorsements that change a claim.
+ Post in this boardRoofs, Contractors & Repairs
Roof claims, repair or replace, matching, code upgrades and working with contractors after a loss.
+ Post in this boardStorm Prep & Hurricanes
Getting ready before a storm, hurricane deductibles, flood zones and what to do after.
+ Post in this boardCondos & HOAs
Master policy vs. unit owner claims, assessments, inspections and what boards need to know.
+ Post in this boardFlorida & New Jersey Law
Deadlines, insurer response times, mediation, appraisal and your rights as a policyholder.
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Answered by Homeland
The questions property owners ask us most, answered by a licensed public adjuster. Open any thread to reply.
Insurers & PoliciesHow do I file a claim, and can my premium go up?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Claims & SettlementsThey underpaid my claim. Can you help me?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Insurers & PoliciesCan my insurer drop me after a claim?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Florida & New Jersey LawHow long does the insurance company have to pay?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Claims & SettlementsMy claim was denied. What can I do?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Insurers & PoliciesAm I covered for this?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Claims & SettlementsDo I need a public adjuster or a lawyer?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Claims & SettlementsI already accepted a check. Can I still get help?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Roofs, Contractors & RepairsIs my roof covered if it's old?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply ›Claims & SettlementsIs water damage from a leak covered?Answered by Nelson Avila, Licensed Public Adjuster · · Reply › Street Talk
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From the Field
Notes from Homeland’s public adjusters on what is changing for property owners. Open the replies under any note to join in.
From the Field · October 2026
Check Your Policy for an “Anti-Public Adjuster” Endorsement
On October 20, 2026, Florida’s Attorney General announced an investigation into policy clauses that restrict your right to hire a public adjuster. We have seen one on a 2026 Florida homeowners policy. Look at the forms list on your declarations page, and call us before you sign anything.
What the endorsement says →Replies
From the Field · October 2026
Florida’s 2025 Claim Numbers
Florida insurers closed 456,200 residential property claims in 2025 and paid $10 billion on them, according to the Office of Insurance Regulation. The median claim was reported 10 days after the loss and closed 30 days after that.
The full numbers →Replies
From the Field · October 2026
Citizens Condo and Commercial Policies Are Moving
Under SB 1028, signed in June 2026, Citizens must set up a clearinghouse by January 1, 2027 to move condo and commercial policies to private insurers. If your association’s policy moves, compare deductibles and exclusions before the old policy ends, and keep any open Citizens claim documented.
Citizens claims →Replies
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This answer is general information only and is not legal or insurance advice. Statutes, regulations and policy wording change, and how they apply depends on your own policy and the facts of your claim. Homeland Public Adjusters is a public adjusting firm, not a law firm.