I want to fire my adjuster?
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I want to fire my adjuster?
Our adjuster is an independent hired from another state. His second visit he did a sweep of property and damages. His estimate was a lowball estimate. Our contractor actually went in and did his job for him taking pics and writing an appendum to first quote. We are currently waiting on adjuster to get back with us. Its been several days. He has done this before with other things. We have been in the process of repairs since May 26th and are still in first stages of repairs. I want to get rid of the adjuster and get new to move forward. What are my options?
Asked on August 26, 2017 under Insurance Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Presumably the adjuster was not in fact hired by you, but by your insurer--that's how it usually works. Only the person who hired an adujster can fire him; you can't fire a contractor employed by your insurer. You can complain to the insurer, but they don't have to act on your complaint.
(If the adjuster was actually hired by you, you can fire him at any time, subject only to the terms of any contract between the two of you.)
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