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If you own property, this book is a must read! If you think buying insurance means you’re covered, think again! In the new book, UNCOVERED: What REALLY Happens After The Storm, Flood, Earthquake or Fire, Mark Goldwich – public adjuster and insurance expert – reveals the behind-the-scene secrets of what really goes on when you file an insurance claim. Straightforward and easy to read – the most interesting and enjoyable book on insurance you will EVER read. You will … More >>
UNCOVERED: What REALLY Happens After The Storm, Flood, Earthquake or Fire
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5 responses to UNCOVERED: What REALLY Happens After The Storm, Flood, Earthquake or Fire
The book, Uncovered, by Mark Goldwich is a significant book that every homeowner should read. Mark uses his many years of experience in the insurance industry to point out the unseemly ploys that take place behind the scenes when claims are processed for property damages. The book explains why delays occur, why many valid claims are denied, and how insurance companies deflect their responsibility to other entities, rather than assuming it themselves. Once you understand how the insurance companies operate, and the obstacles they use to improve their bottom line profits at the expense of the insured claim filer, you will realize that you need an insurance expert (a public insurance adjuster) on your side if you are ever faced with a natural disaster to your property and/or the delays, denials and deflections insurance companies use to your detriment. This book is a much needed wake up call for the insurance consumer.
Rating: 5 / 5
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Mark has helped me. I read the book and called him. The book is very surprisingly readable. I guess it’s because it feels like he’s talking about us, the common man. That’s how I felt anyway. This book is valuable, chock full of info from real people dealing with insurance companies. Anyway, I felt much more comfortable dealing with my insurance company. I didn’t feel powerless. It helped me beyond my expectations. I could go on…FIVE STARS.
Rating: 5 / 5
GREAT BOOK!! This book is a must-have for any property owner. An eye opening guide which provides valuable tips and information for dealing with insurance claims. UNCOVERED – What Really Happens After The Storm, Flood, Earthquake or Fire should be given to home buyers at every house closing. The information contained in this book can save property owners thousands of dollars. If I ever need to fine an insurance claim, I know exactly what to do.
Rating: 5 / 5
I find it difficult to understand the other reviewers positive take on this book. It is short ( 139 pages printed in large type), and pretty superficial. The main theme is that insurance companies make money by denying claims (imagine that!), that they often engage is slippery adjustment techniques, and that the best advice for the homeowner is to call Mark, a public adjuster (an independent consultant who assist the homeowner for a fee, and in most states must be registered), at the phone number at the back of the book.
Most of the book deals with widespread catastophes (wind-flood) which overwhelm the adjusting process for the insurance companies, make it necessary to use contract adjusting companies, and involve much delay, usually to the benefit of the insurance company. If you have been in a hurricane, and want to be shocked into knowing how the system works in that situation, then this might be the book for you. Remember that the main advice offered is not to sign anything without consulting with Mark or other members of his profession. Probably a good idea, but hardly worth a short overpriced book.
I bought this book (and have since returned it) because I wanted some
down to earth perspective on single event residential fire insurance. There isn’t any to speak of.
Rating: 2 / 5
For any homeowner not familiar with the inner-workings of the insurance industry, this book provides a look behind the scenes at what happens following a catastrophic event. As a consumer, you may need help and this book is a good starting point.
Rating: 4 / 5
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