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Quick Highlights from the Public Adjuster History Project
Six public adjuster history finds from 1957 to 1976: vintage ads, licensing laws, a 1958 court case, and the National As…
Sarah Parker October 3, 2026
How ACV and Depreciation Are Calculated in Property Insurance Claims (and a Tool to Practice With)
Learn how actual cash value (ACV) and depreciation are calculated on property claims, with a worked example and a hands-…
Sarah Parker October 2, 2026
How to Verify You Have a Full Copy of a Homeowners Insurance Policy
A declarations page is not the full policy. How claims professionals can confirm they have a complete homeowners policy…
Sarah Parker September 27, 2026
How to Become a Public Adjuster (Spoiler: Licensing Is Only the Beginning)
The general steps to become a licensed public adjuster, and why business and professional education matter after you pas…
Sarah Parker September 27, 2026
What Is Forensic Accounting? (And Where It Shows Up in Property Claims)
Forensic accounting applies financial analysis to legal and insurance questions. Here's what it is, and how it's used in…
Sarah Parker September 27, 2026
ACV, RCV, ALE, O&P, EUO. Why insurance acronyms confuse newcomers, why they matter on a claim, and a few you should know.
ACV, RCV, ALE, O&P, EUO. Why insurance acronyms confuse newcomers, why they matter on a claim, and a few you should know…
Sarah Parker September 27, 2026
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