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Resource Glossary for Property Insurance Claims

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A

Actual Cash Value (ACV)

The value of damaged property after depreciation is deducted. Calculated as Replacement Cost minus Depreciation.

Additional Living Expenses (ALE)

Coverage that pays for temporary housing, meals, and other increased costs when a home becomes uninhabitable after a covered loss.

Adjuster (Insurance Adjuster)

A professional who evaluates property damage and determines claim value.

  • Company Adjuster – works for the insurer
  • Independent Adjuster – contracted by the insurer
  • Public Adjuster – represents the policyholder only

B

Business Interruption (BI)

Coverage that compensates a business for lost income and extra expenses after a covered property loss.

Burst Pipe Claim

A water damage claim caused by sudden pipe failure. Often disputed due to “maintenance vs. sudden event” arguments.

C

Claim Denial

When an insurance company refuses to pay a claim due to exclusions, alleged lack of coverage, or insufficient documentation.

Claim Dispute

A disagreement between the insurer and policyholder regarding coverage, scope, or settlement amount.

Contents Coverage

Insurance that covers personal belongings or business inventory damaged in a loss.

Coverage A / B / C / D

Standard homeowners policy structure:

  • A – Dwelling
  • B – Other Structures
  • C – Personal Property
  • D – Loss of Use / ALE

D

Deductible

The amount the policyholder must pay out-of-pocket before insurance coverage applies.

Depreciation

The reduction in value of property due to age, wear, or condition. May be recoverable or non‑recoverable depending on the policy.

Dwelling Coverage

Insurance that protects the physical structure of the home.

E

Endorsement (Rider)

A modification to the insurance policy that adds, removes, or changes coverage.

Estimate (Xactimate Estimate)

A detailed breakdown of repair costs using industry-standard pricing software.

F

Fire Damage Claim

A claim filed for structural, smoke, soot, and odor damage caused by fire.

Flood Insurance

Separate coverage (typically through NFIP) for rising water events not covered by standard homeowners policies.

H

Hazard Insurance

Another term for property insurance that covers physical damage to a structure.

I

Independent Adjuster

An adjuster hired by the insurance company, not the policyholder.

Insurance Appraisal

A dispute resolution process where each party hires an appraiser and an umpire decides the final value.

L

Loss Assessment

Coverage for condo/co‑op owners when the association charges residents for shared property damage.

Loss of Use

Coverage for temporary living expenses when a home is uninhabitable.

M

Mitigation

Emergency steps taken to prevent further damage (drying, tarping, board‑up). Required by most policies.

Mold Damage

Damage caused by microbial growth; often limited or excluded unless caused by a covered event.

P

Policy Limit

The maximum amount the insurer will pay for a covered loss.

Policyholder

The insured individual or business who owns the insurance policy.

Proof of Loss

A sworn statement documenting the amount of the claim, required by insurers.

Public Adjuster

A licensed professional who represents the policyholder—not the insurance company—to document, file, and negotiate insurance claims.

Puff Back

A furnace malfunction that sends soot throughout a property, requiring specialized cleaning and documentation.

R

Recoverable Depreciation

Depreciation that can be reimbursed once repairs are completed under Replacement Cost policies.

Replacement Cost Value (RCV)

The cost to repair or replace damaged property with new materials of like kind and quality, without depreciation.

S

Scope of Loss

A detailed description of all damages, materials, and labor required to restore the property.

Smoke Damage

Damage caused by smoke infiltration, often requiring cleaning, deodorization, and repainting.

Subrogation

When the insurer seeks reimbursement from a third party responsible for the damage.

T

Total Loss

When the cost to repair exceeds the value of the property or policy limits.

Tree Damage Claim

A claim involving fallen trees damaging structures, fences, or vehicles.

U

Underpaid Claim

A claim where the insurer pays less than the actual cost to repair or replace the damage.

W

Water Damage Claim

A claim involving sudden and accidental water discharge (burst pipes, appliance leaks, roof leaks).

Wind Damage

Damage caused by high winds, storms, or hurricanes.

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We have years of experience taking care of property damage insurance claims in Westchester County, Nassau County, Suffolk County and all of New York City, including Queens, 

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Manhattan New York Property Insurance Claims

Areas of Manhattan New York where we have handled property insurance claims, including fire damage, smoke damage, water damage, flood damage, storm damage, business interruption, loss of rents, loss of income, collapse, puff backs, mold damage claims for residential and commercial insurance claims.

Financial District, Chelsea, East Village, Soho, Lower East Side, Tribeca, Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, Midtown East, Upper Manhattan, Upper West Side Upper East Side, Harlem, Midtown Manhattan, Greenwich Village, Gramercy Park, West Village and the Meatpacking District

Bronx New York Property Insurance Claims

From water, fire and smoke damage insurance claims, as New York and Bronx Public Adjusters we have handled insurance claims, residential and commercial.

Morris Park, Throgs Neck, University Heights, Woodlawn, Pelham Bay, Parkchester, Inwood, East Chester, Bedford Park, Belmont, Fordham, Highbridge, Hunts Point, Jerome Park, Kingsbridge, Riverdale, East Bronx and West Bronx.

Queens New York Property Insurance Claims

Areas in Queens New York where we have taken care of all types of property damage insurance claims from fire damage, water damage, flood damage, vandalism damage, loss of rents, loss of income, and smoke damage claims and any other type of covered peril:

Maspeth, Elmhurst, Bayside, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, College Point, Flushing, Queens Village, Springfield Gardens, Jamaica, Hillside, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Middle Village, Astoria and Greenpoint.

Brooklyn New York Property Insurance Claims

As New York and Brooklyn Public Adjusters below are some of the areas in Brooklyn where we have handled all types of property damage insurance claims in Brooklyn, including smoke damage, fire damage, water damage, flood damage, vandalism damage and any type of covered peril, residential and commercial:

Brooklyn Heights, Williamsburg, Park Slope, Dumbo, Bushwick, Greenpoint, Prospect Heights, Bay Ridge, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Crown Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerm Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Clinton Hill, Sunset Park, Coney Island, Brighton Beach, and Borough Park.

Staten Island New York Property Insurance Claims

From smoke to damage insurance claims to fire damage, water damage, storm, damage and any other type of covered peril below are some of the areas we have handled both residential and commercial property damage claims:

St George, New Drop, West Brighton, Annadale, Arden Heights, Castleton Corners, Arrochar and many others.

Westchester County New York Property Insurance Claims

Areas in Westchester County New York where we have experience taking care of smoke damage claims, fire damage claims, water damage claims and any other type of covered peril. From small losses to large losses, including, homes, buildings, retail stores, shopping centers, warehouses and any other type of structure we have helped our clients with their property damage claims in Westchester County:

White Plains, Rye, Bronxville, Tarrytown, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Mount Vernon, Sleepy Hollow, Larchmont, Scarsdale, Harrison, Ardsley, Valhalla, Yonkers, Mamaroneck, Rye, Bedford, Armonk, Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ossining, Katonah and many others.

Nassau County New York Property Insurance Claims

Areas of Nassau County where we have gone in as a local New York and Nassau County Public Adjuster taking care of all types of property damage claims from smoke damage to fire damage, water damage, vehicles into structures, collapse, vandalism damage, mold damage, water backups and overflows and any other type of covered peril both large and small. Our clients include residential, co-ops, condos, retail stores, buildings, residential and commercial, warehouses, marinas and others:

Locust Valley, Sea Cliff, Glen Head, Elmont, Garden City, New Hyde Park, Great Neck, Port Washington, Glen Cove, Roslyn, Manhasset, North Hempstead, Mineola, Rockville Centre, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Massapequa, Plainview, Westbury, Syosset, Woodbury, Bethpage, East Hills, Farmingdale, Muttontown, Hicksville and Levittown.

Suffolk County New York Property Insurance Claims

Areas in Suffolk County New York where we have helped clients as a local and experienced Suffolk County Public Adjuster. We have taken care of all types of Property Damage Insurance Claims, including smoke damage, water damage, fire damage, storm damage, wind damage, vandalism damage, collapse, backups, mold damage and any other type of covered peril, residential and commercial.

Lloyd Harbor, Huntington Bay, Centerport, Dix Hills, Melville, Huntington, Babylon, Islip, Brookhaven, Southampton, Ronkonkoma, Islandia, Bohemia, East Hampton, Riverhead, Smithtown, Commack, Hauppauge, Deer Park, Quogue, Montauk, Amagansett, Bay Shore, Northport, St James, West Hampton, East Quogue, Remsenburg, East Hampton, Amagansett, Sagaponack, Sag Harbor, Hampton Bays, and Wyandanch.

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