Verify Homeland
Check us before you hire anyone. Every license below links to its public record on the Florida Department of Financial Services licensee search.
- Serves West Palm Beach: Yes. Wherever you are in West Palm Beach, a licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property within hours — no need to visit an office. Call (561) 473-3777, 24/7.
- Homeland Public Adjusters Corporation: Florida public adjusting firm license W818638 · New Jersey public adjuster firm license 3003982360
- Yeni Martinez, President: Florida public adjuster license P103370 (licensed since 2007) · New Jersey 3003714097 · designated primary adjuster
- Alberto Enriquez: Senior licensed public adjuster, Florida P112658
- Yisel Dieguez: Licensed public adjuster and Xactimate estimator, Florida W873884 · New Jersey 3003714335
- Nelson Avila: Florida public adjuster license G332385 · Florida Certified Contractor CRC1331322 · property insurance appraiser and umpire
- Complaints and reputation: 5.0★ on Google · BBB Accredited Business, A+ rating
- Since 2006: Homeland Public Adjusters, Corp. was incorporated in Florida on December 11, 2006. Our President, Yeni Martinez, has held Florida public adjuster license P103370 since 2007. When Florida began requiring adjusting firms to hold their own firm license (a 2021 law, Senate Bill 1598; DFS began licensing adjusting firms in November 2021), Homeland was issued firm license W818638 on January 11, 2022. On November 10, 2026, Homeland became a BBB Accredited Business (BBB Serving Southeast Florida & the Caribbean), with an A+ rating. Each adjuster’s appointment with Homeland appears on that adjuster’s own DFS record.
- English and Spanish. Office: 8004 NW 154th Street, Suite 609, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 (visits by appointment). Florida (305) 783-3777 · New Jersey (732) 517-3777, 24/7.
How It Works: 5 Steps
- Call Homeland first. Call (305) 783-3777 in Florida or (732) 517-3777 in New Jersey, 24/7, in English or Spanish, before you sign anything or throw anything out.
- A licensed adjuster comes to you. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property and inspects, photographs and measures the damage.
- We document and file the claim. We write a line-item estimate, report the claim for you, or re-open a claim that was denied, underpaid or closed.
- We negotiate with your insurer. We meet the insurer’s adjuster, present the full claim and negotiate it, start to finish. You don’t have to deal with the insurer alone.
- You get paid. Payment goes to you, and our fee is explained in your written agreement before you hire us, within the limits Florida law sets (Fla. Stat. §626.854(11)(b)). No Recovery, No Fee.
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West Palm Beach Storm and Flood Facts
- After Hurricane Wilma in October 2005, the National Weather Service reported that structural damage was heaviest in Broward and Palm Beach counties, with roof damage and downed or split power poles in some areas.
- The National Hurricane Center’s report on Hurricane Frances (2004) lists total rainfall of 13.56 inches at its West Palm Beach observing station.
- The National Hurricane Center reported that during Hurricane Irma in 2017, maximum flooding of 2 to 4 feet above ground level occurred across coastal sections of northern Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
- During Hurricane Milton, Palm Beach International Airport recorded sustained winds of 34 knots with a gust of 63 knots, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- Palm Beach County was designated for FEMA Individual Assistance in the Hurricane Milton major disaster declaration, FEMA-4834-DR, declared October 11, 2024.
- Average homeowners insurance premium in Palm Beach County: $6,323 a year with wind coverage, $3,175 without; condominium unit owners $2,311 with wind, averaged across all insurers, insured values and deductibles (Florida OIR, Property Insurance Stability Report, July 1, 2026; data as of March 31, 2026). See every county's average.
Insurance Claims We Handle in West Palm Beach
Hurricane & Wind Damage
Wind, rain intrusion, roof and structural damage from hurricanes and tropical storms in West Palm Beach.
Flood Damage
Storm surge and flood losses in West Palm Beach, with help navigating NFIP and private flood policies.
Fire Damage
Structural fire damage as well as damage caused by heat, smoke, and soot.
Water Damage
Broken pipes, plumbing failures, leaks and water intrusion in West Palm Beach homes, condos and businesses.
Theft & Vandalism Damage
Documentation of malicious property damage, stolen property, and related covered losses.
Business & Commercial
Claim support for West Palm Beach businesses and commercial property owners.
Condo & HOA Associations
Master policy claims for West Palm Beach condo and HOA boards and managers.
Renters
Belongings and living expenses when your landlord insures only the building.
Other Claims
For insured clients: vehicle impact, lightning, falling trees and objects, sinkholes, and other events potentially covered by the applicable policy.
Denied & Underpaid
Review of claim decisions, estimates, documentation, and potentially overlooked or disputed damage.
Third Party Uninsured Damage Claims
For property owners with no coverage of their own whose damage was caused by someone else's insured loss.
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Call us 24/7. Florida (561) 473-3777. New Jersey (732) 517-3777.
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A West Palm Beach Claims Team Working for Policyholders
Since 2006, Homeland Public Adjusters has stood with property owners, not insurance companies. We serve West Palm Beach, available 24/7 by phone. Our team combines claim experience, detailed loss documentation, policy review, estimating, and persistent advocacy to help clients through a process that can quickly become complicated.
Professional Standards & Industry Resources
Homeland stays connected to the standards, regulations, and resources that shape public adjusting and property insurance. These include the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Consumer Services, Florida Statutes Chapter 626, and FAPIA (Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters).
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West Palm Beach Property Damage? Help Is Available 24/7
After a hurricane, major storm, fire, water loss, or other damaging event, the first priority is safety. Once conditions allow, documenting what happened becomes a crucial part of the claim. West Palm Beach property owners can reach Homeland anytime they need guidance.
Hablamos Español. Nuestro equipo está disponible para ayudarle con su reclamo de seguro de propiedad en West Palm Beach. Llámenos al 561-473-3777 (Florida) o al 732-517-3777 (Nueva Jersey).
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West Palm Beach Public Adjuster FAQs
West Palm Beach property owners often have questions about when to involve a public adjuster, what happens after damage is discovered, and how representation fits into an insurance claim. Here are answers to common questions. Contact us for a free claim review.
Does Homeland handle hurricane claims in West Palm Beach?▶
Yes. Palm Beach County was designated for FEMA assistance after Milton, and Irma brought 2 to 4 feet of flooding to coastal sections of the county. Homeland documents wind, roof and flood damage and handles the claim with your insurer; call our local line 24/7 at (561) 473-3777.
Does Homeland handle hurricane claims in West Palm Beach?▶
Yes. Hurricane and wind claims are among the losses Homeland handles, along with flood, water, fire and other property damage.
Who is the best public adjuster in West Palm Beach?▶
Judge every firm the same way: an active license you can look up on the Florida DFS licensee search, a named adjuster on your file, the fee in writing before you sign, and real results and reviews. Homeland: named licensed adjusters, firm license W818638, serving Florida property owners since 2006, English and Spanish, and a licensed adjuster at your property in West Palm Beach.
Who is actually going to handle my case?▶
A licensed Homeland public adjuster, named to you on the first call. Our team: Yeni Martinez, President (Florida public adjuster license P103370), Alberto Enriquez (P112658), Yisel Dieguez (W873884) and Nelson Avila (Florida public adjuster license G332385 · Florida Certified Contractor CRC1331322 · property insurance appraiser and umpire). Each license is linked under Verify Homeland.
What percentage do you charge?▶
Florida law caps what any public adjuster can charge (Florida fee limits). Homeland explains its fee in your written agreement before you sign, so you know it up front. No recovery, no fee. And after you sign, you can still cancel within the period Florida law gives you (your cancellation rights).
Can you get me more money from my insurance?▶
We document every dollar your policy owes and negotiate for the full amount. What we do: inspect and document all the damage, write a line-item estimate, compare it with the insurer’s, and negotiate the claim for you, start to finish. See our published results.
Is there a public adjuster near me in West Palm Beach?▶
Yes. A licensed Homeland public adjuster comes to your property in West Palm Beach, and anywhere in Palm Beach County, including Jupiter and Delray Beach. Our office is in Miami Lakes (visits by appointment), but you don’t need to go there. Call (561) 473-3777, 24/7, in English or Spanish.
My insurance won’t pay. Who do I call?▶
A licensed public adjuster can still help, and underpaid, denied and closed claims are a big part of what we do. We review the insurer’s letter and estimate, inspect the damage and can reopen or supplement the claim within Florida’s deadlines. Read Claim denied? What to do next.
I need a good public adjuster for damage at my house in West Palm Beach. Where do I start?▶
Call a licensed public adjuster before you sign anything or throw anything out. Homeland answers 24/7 at (561) 473-3777, and a licensed adjuster comes to your property in West Palm Beach, inspects and photographs the damage and explains your options in English or Spanish. The claim review is free. No recovery, no fee.
My roof (or my AC) is leaking. Is that a claim?▶
It depends on the cause and on your policy, so don’t guess and don’t throw out damaged materials yet. Take photos and video, keep receipts for emergency repairs, and have a licensed public adjuster look at it. Homeland inspects the damage, reads your policy with you and tells you plainly whether it’s worth a claim. Call (561) 473-3777.
I already opened a claim. Can I still hire a public adjuster?▶
Yes. You can bring in a public adjuster at any stage: right after you report the claim, while the insurer is still inspecting, or after an offer or a denial. We review what has been filed and said so far, and from then on we deal with the insurer for you.
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Storm history near West Palm Beach
Since 1851, 61 tropical storms and hurricanes have passed within 50 miles of West Palm Beach, 32 of them hurricanes at their closest point, plus 17 tropical depressions and post-tropical storms. The strongest at its closest point was Unnamed hurricane (1928), a Category 4 hurricane 1 miles away. Scroll to follow the storms that shaped the area.
Nicole · 2022
At its closest point on November 10, 2022, Nicole was a Category 1 hurricane about 43 miles from West Palm Beach, with winds near 75 mph.
Wilma · 2005
At its closest point on October 24, 2005, Wilma was a Category 3 hurricane about 12 miles from West Palm Beach, with winds near 115 mph.
Katrina · 2005
At its closest point on August 25, 2005, Katrina was a Category 1 hurricane about 48 miles from West Palm Beach, with winds near 75 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1947
At its closest point on September 17, 1947, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 4 hurricane about 42 miles from West Palm Beach, with winds near 130 mph.
Unnamed hurricane · 1928
At its closest point on September 17, 1928, Unnamed hurricane was a Category 4 hurricane about 1 miles from West Palm Beach, with winds near 140 mph.
All 78 storms within 50 miles
| Year | Storm | At closest point | Distance | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 hurricane | 43 mi | 75 mph |
| 2020 | Isaias | Tropical storm | 37 mi | 65 mph |
| 2019 | Three | Tropical depression | 34 mi | 35 mph |
| 2016 | Julia | Tropical depression | 39 mi | 35 mph |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Tropical storm | 49 mi | 40 mph |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 hurricane | 12 mi | 115 mph |
| 2005 | Tammy | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 40 mph |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 hurricane | 48 mi | 75 mph |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 hurricane | 30 mi | 120 mph |
| 2004 | Ivan | Post-tropical storm | 50 mi | 30 mph |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 hurricane | 29 mi | 105 mph |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 hurricane | 11 mi | 75 mph |
| 1999 | Harvey | Tropical storm | 24 mi | 50 mph |
| 1998 | Mitch | Tropical storm | 15 mi | 60 mph |
| 1995 | Jerry | Tropical storm | 7 mi | 40 mph |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 hurricane | 46 mi | 85 mph |
| 1988 | Chris | Tropical depression | 27 mi | 35 mph |
| 1985 | Bob | Tropical storm | 29 mi | 45 mph |
| 1984 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 42 mi | 25 mph |
| 1984 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 25 mi | 30 mph |
| 1984 | Isidore | Tropical storm | 3 mi | 55 mph |
| 1981 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 11 mi | 30 mph |
| 1979 | David | Category 2 hurricane | 12 mi | 100 mph |
| 1976 | Dottie | Tropical storm | 2 mi | 40 mph |
| 1976 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 20 mi | 25 mph |
| 1974 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 20 mi | 60 mph |
| 1969 | Gerda | Tropical depression | 24 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 38 mi | 30 mph |
| 1968 | Dolly | Tropical depression | 11 mi | 35 mph |
| 1964 | Isbell | Category 1 hurricane | 9 mi | 90 mph |
| 1964 | Cleo | Category 1 hurricane | 13 mi | 80 mph |
| 1962 | Alma | Tropical depression | 4 mi | 35 mph |
| 1960 | Florence | Tropical storm | 21 mi | 45 mph |
| 1959 | Judith | Tropical storm | 21 mi | 55 mph |
| 1956 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 35 mi | 65 mph |
| 1954 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 24 mi | 35 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 10 mi | 30 mph |
| 1953 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 36 mi | 35 mph |
| 1952 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 4 mi | 65 mph |
| 1950 | King | Category 3 hurricane | 36 mi | 115 mph |
| 1949 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 7 mi | 130 mph |
| 1948 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 40 mi | 95 mph |
| 1948 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 22 mi | 95 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 33 mi | 80 mph |
| 1947 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 42 mi | 130 mph |
| 1946 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 6 mi | 45 mph |
| 1939 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 24 mi | 75 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 11 mi | 125 mph |
| 1933 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 24 mi | 75 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 4 hurricane | 1 mi | 140 mph |
| 1928 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 22 mi | 100 mph |
| 1926 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 39 mi | 110 mph |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 33 mi | 40 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 19 mi | 35 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 22 mi | 50 mph |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 29 mi | 45 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 37 mi | 110 mph |
| 1906 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 48 mi | 85 mph |
| 1903 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 38 mi | 80 mph |
| 1901 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 45 mph |
| 1898 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 24 mi | 40 mph |
| 1895 | Unnamed storm | Tropical depression | 16 mi | 35 mph |
| 1892 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 40 mph |
| 1891 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 21 mi | 45 mph |
| 1889 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 13 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 28 mi | 45 mph |
| 1888 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 4 mi | 50 mph |
| 1885 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 20 mi | 80 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 37 mi | 80 mph |
| 1878 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 11 mi | 40 mph |
| 1876 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 43 mi | 95 mph |
| 1876 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 46 mi | 70 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 2 hurricane | 23 mi | 105 mph |
| 1871 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 3 hurricane | 17 mi | 115 mph |
| 1870 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 39 mi | 75 mph |
| 1865 | Unnamed hurricane | Category 1 hurricane | 7 mi | 90 mph |
| 1863 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 39 mi | 60 mph |
| 1859 | Unnamed storm | Tropical storm | 22 mi | 65 mph |
Federal disaster declarations covering Palm Beach County
Since 1965, FEMA has issued 38 federal declarations covering Palm Beach County for storms, floods, winter weather, freezes and fires.
- October 11, 2024 · Hurricane Milton · Major disaster (DR-4834)
- October 7, 2024 · Hurricane Milton · Emergency (EM-3622)
- December 13, 2022 · Hurricane Nicole · Major disaster (DR-4680)
- November 8, 2022 · Tropical Storm Nicole · Emergency (EM-3587)
- September 29, 2022 · Hurricane Ian · Major disaster (DR-4673)
- September 24, 2022 · Tropical Storm Ian · Emergency (EM-3584)
- August 1, 2020 · Hurricane Isaias · Emergency (EM-3533)
- October 21, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Major disaster (DR-4468)
All 38 declarations
- August 30, 2019 · Hurricane Dorian · Emergency (EM-3419)
- September 10, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Major disaster (DR-4337)
- September 5, 2017 · Hurricane Irma · Emergency (EM-3385)
- October 8, 2016 · Hurricane Matthew · Major disaster (DR-4283)
- October 6, 2016 · Hurricane Matthew · Emergency (EM-3377)
- October 18, 2012 · Hurricane Isaac · Major disaster (DR-4084)
- August 24, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Major disaster (DR-1785)
- August 21, 2008 · Tropical Storm Fay · Emergency (EM-3288)
- October 24, 2005 · Hurricane Wilma · Major disaster (DR-1609)
- September 5, 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation · Emergency (EM-3220)
- September 26, 2004 · Hurricane Jeanne · Major disaster (DR-1561)
- September 16, 2004 · Hurricane Ivan · Major disaster (DR-1551)
- September 4, 2004 · Hurricane Frances · Major disaster (DR-1545)
- August 13, 2004 · Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley · Major disaster (DR-1539)
- February 5, 2001 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-1359)
- October 20, 1999 · Fl-Hurricane Irene-Dr-Req · Major disaster (DR-1306)
- October 15, 1999 · Tropical Storm Irene - Florida · Emergency (EM-3150)
- September 22, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations · Major disaster (DR-1300)
- September 14, 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations · Emergency (EM-3143)
- April 27, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/15/99 · Emergency (EM-3139)
- April 18, 1999 · Fl-Fires 04/13/99 · Fire management (FM-2256)
- November 6, 1998 · Tropical Storm Mitch · Major disaster (DR-1259)
- September 25, 1998 · Hurricane Grorges · Emergency (EM-3131)
- June 18, 1998 · Extreme Fire Hazard · Major disaster (DR-1223)
- October 27, 1995 · Severe Flooding · Major disaster (DR-1074)
- January 15, 1990 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-851)
- March 18, 1985 · Severe Freeze · Major disaster (DR-732)
- January 31, 1977 · Severe Winter Weather · Major disaster (DR-526)
- March 15, 1971 · Freeze · Major disaster (DR-304)
- September 14, 1965 · Hurricane Betsy · Major disaster (DR-209)
Sources: National Hurricane Center, HURDAT2 Atlantic best track, 1851–2025; OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries; U.S. Census Bureau boundaries. Distance is to the storm’s center at its closest point; damage reaches well beyond the center. Older tracks are less precise.
West Palm Beach Public Adjusters
Homeland serves West Palm Beach property owners, available 24/7 by phone at (561) 473-3777 (Florida) and (732) 517-3777 (New Jersey). We handle claims across all of Florida and New Jersey.
West Palm Beach resources after a property loss
The offices a West Palm Beach property owner deals with after a loss, from permit history (the first thing an insurer questions on a roof) to the county's storm response. All official Palm Beach County and state sources.
- Building permits and inspections
- Property records and assessed value
- Emergency management
- National Weather Service forecast office
- State insurance consumer help
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