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Happy New Year!

miclaims — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:09:47 +0000

As we get ready to uncork the champagne bottles, here at Michigan Fire Claims, I realize we have a lot to celebrate! Therefore, my thoughts turn gratefully to all of those who make our success possible: our customers, our employees, our partners, and of course, our families.

We had a very strong year, handling over 200 claims for families and businesses all over Michigan. While that in itself meant a lot of hard work and long hours for our team, the success we had in recuperating property losses for our clients makes it especially rewarding. For our company, there is a direct correlation between our success and how well we do for our clients. So I know, that our success also means families being able to rebuild their lives and businesses getting a new chance to prosper.

To our customers, as they settle into their new lives, post fire or flood, we are grateful we had the chance to help you through such difficult times, and we wish you the best of luck. Also, as most of our business comes from referrals, our sincere gratitude to all customers and partners for helping us have a stellar 2010!

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Fires and the holiday season

miclaims — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 17:58:40 +0000

For too many Michigan families, the holiday season brings not just the usual joys and happy family times, but also an increased risk of fires.

While no one likes to think of fires other than the one in the fireplace, believe us, it happens; we see it every day. Loosing all you’ve got in a fire is not an easy thing for anyone, but eventually life goes on and thing get better. You buy new things, re-build your house, etc. However, while material things will be replaced, a life cannot!

So, please, as you start baking, decorating, lighting the candles, etc., don’t forget to take the necessary precautions to help protect your family and property. Here’s a video from the US Fire Administration and NIST showing it takes less than a minute for the Christmas tree to catch on fire and engulf the living room. Don’t let it happen to you!

If you have small children in your family, take the time to talk to them again about fire safety and the fire evacuation plan. If the unthinkable happens, having rehearsed these, will dramatically decrease their chance of fire related injuries.

From everyone here at Michigan Fire Claims Inc., we wish everyone a safe and joyous holiday season!

Fire Claims Estimates

miclaims — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:57:39 +0000

Most public adjusters and insurance adjusters use and estimate program called Exactimate. This estimating program is also the most well known and updated out of all the others that are available. Public adjusters and insurance adjusters alike can find common pricing on material and labor consistant with the areas the estimates are written. As an example, a house fire in Grand Rapids would have different pricing values then in a home in Detroit, Lansing and even Flint that has the exact parameters just because of the area. Fires in Grand Rapids tend to run a little higher then most of the other cities through this program while Flint and Detroit seem to be the lowest in the state. These are differences that should be over come and as public adjusters we are trying to raise those values as high as possible.

Labor Day Weekend at Michigan Fire Claims Inc.

miclaims — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:50:31 +0000

I was able to give our staff at Michigan Fire Claims Inc a four day Labor Day weekend and it seems that all are enjoying with activities. We have had a busy month in August and I know this was an especially good break for our team. Our Grand Rapids office will miss Theresa Payne who has taken a position in Washington DC to be close with family. Theresa all of us here at Michigan Fire Claims Inc. will miss you. Good Luck with your new public adjusters license in Washington DC and don’t forget all your friends here in the Detroit and Grand Rapids area.

Fire Claims Seminar in Grand Rapids

miclaims — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:22:55 +0000

We have been talking to several adjusting firms to have a seminar on how to help fire and water claims for victims in Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, Kalmazoo and surrounding areas. We are hoping to use our office in Grand Rapids for the presentation. We should have more info by the end of May. Please contact us with any questions.

Michigan Sworn Statements in Proof of Loss Fire & Water Claims

miclaims — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:22:04 +0000

Most insurance companies require insureds to file a Sworn Statements in Proofs of Loss within sixty days of having a fire or flood. Some insurance companies require that the Proofs are filed when requested by the adjuster. Always check the policy language to protect oneself from missing this important deadline.