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Why might I need Fulcrum's assistance?
Most commercial
insurance policies provide coverage for (i) lost profits which
occur in connection with a covered physical loss, (ii) the added
costs of getting the business reopened, and (iii) losses in
connection with closures from actions of a civil authority. Some
business policies also provide protection from "contingent"
business interruption losses caused when key suppliers or
customers experience a disaster that also affects your business,
even when the physically-damaged property is NOT owned, operated
or controlled by the insured. Often, the policy provides coverage
for the cost of preparing these difficult-to-understand claims.
Physical asset
losses caused by many perils can also be difficult to quantify
because the assets themselves have been destroyed, along with the
business records that document the acquisition and cost of the
assets.
These situations
challenge practically any business. The business has enormous
tasks to perform to get back on its feet. Getting
insurance monies for the recovery effort is of critical
importance, yet few insured's have the internal expertise to
competently prepare a credible claim. A claims consultant can
provide cost-effective advice that will increase and accelerate
the ultimate recovery.
Insurance
companies also face challenges. Fraudulent and overstated claims
are an unfortunate reality. A carrier has the right to expect
that claims will be well-documented, and sensible. Investigative
accountants are often employed to ensure that claims are
appropriate.
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Experience and careful preparation helps
ensure the claim is resolved in your favor....
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Why we are better:
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Because our experts have experience with both
policyholders and
carriers, we have increased credibility and a better means of
understanding opposing positions.
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Our experience enables us to quickly
identify and resolve issues and challenges.
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Our claims experts are tenacious. Less persistent service
providers do not obtain needed explanations or important records.
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Our claims experts utilize
computer forensics and
electronic discovery technology to recover data when paper records
may not be complete, or when the initial computer systems may no
longer be working. This allows our work to be more complete, and
performed at a lower cost.
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If your claim cannot be resolved
amicably, our claims experts have significant
expert testimony experience and proven track record in contested
matters. Our claims expert's background in litigated matters permits us to
comfortably and effectively operate where others shy away.
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