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How Do I Choose the Best Insurance Adjuster for My Claim?
How to Choose the Best Insurance Adjuster When property damage occurs, most policyholders assume the insurance company will guide them through the process fairly. What is often overlooked is that the insurance company assigns its own adjuster to evaluate the loss—and...
Why Water Damage Insurance Claims Are Often Denied for “Slow and Repeated Seepage” in Arizona
Water Damage Insurance Claims Are Often Denied Water damage insurance claims are one of the most common types of property insurance claims filed by homeowners and commercial property owners in Arizona. Unfortunately, they are also one of the most frequently...
Thanksgiving Safety Tips: Protect Your Home While You Prepare the Feast
Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and sharing a meal made with love — but it’s also one of the busiest days of the year for home fire incidents. Between crowded kitchens, hot oil, busy schedules, and cold weather, even a small oversight can turn into a...
Skipton & Associates Expands 5-Star Insurance Claims Services Across Washington State
Expanding Services in Washington StateSeattle, WA - August 7, 2025 - Homeowners and business owners across Washington State now have greater access to one of the nation’s top-rated public adjusting firms. Skipton & Associates, a 5-star rated public adjusting...
Landmark Smoke Damage Ruling: What California Policyholders Should Know
California Policyholders - Smoke Damage Ruling A recent court ruling may reshape how wildfire-related insurance claims are handled in California.Why This Ruling Matters for FAIR Plan Policyholders A Los Angeles judge found that the California FAIR Plan—the state’s...
Understanding the Loss Draft Process After an Insurance Claim
Loss Draft By Justin Skipton, AIC, SPPA – President, National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) and Partner at Skipton Claims Management If you’ve suffered damage to your home or business and are in the middle of an insurance claim, you may have...
Case Study: Phoenix Hotel Transforms $1.5M Insurance Reserve into $16M+ Settlement
A hotel’s water damage claim was initially downplayed as a routine dry-out, with a claim reserve of just $1.5 million. But inadequate investigation and mitigation quickly triggered severe mold growth, endangering the building’s structure and occupant safety. The...
Justin Skipton Elected President of NAPIA During Historic 75th Anniversary Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENEWS PROVIDED BYNational Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA)July 8, 2025 Scottsdale, AZ -- As insurance claims continue to dominate national headlines, one Arizona-based expert has stepped into a key leadership role. Justin R....
Looking Ahead: Leading NAPIA into the Future of Public Adjusting
On June 13, 2025, I had the honor of being elected President of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) — during the association’s milestone 75th anniversary celebration. For me, this isn’t just a title — it’s a responsibility. Public adjusting...
Justin Skipton Steps into NAPIA Presidency – Merlin Law Group
An article by Chip Merlin on June 14, 2025Posted in Merlin Law Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog When I first wrote about Justin Skipton in Justin Skipton—Public Adjuster Spotlight, I described him as “a leader who leads with both head and heart,” someone who...