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I am qualified to answer questions about home owners personal property claims, especially fire claims. I am able to answer questions about A.C.V vs. Replacement Cost as well as the reality behind cleaning and restoration. I can answer questions regarding policy compliance as well as questions of what to do when you don't agree with the insurance company's adjuster.

Experience in the area

I have over 7 years of experience adjusting claims for home owners, not insurance companies. I was also a fire victim. I am the founder and President of a non-profit organization that assists fire victims in specific counties with filling out and filing their personal property claims.

Organizations

President of 1st Hand fire victims assistance program

Education/Credentials

Associates Degree Specialty Courses in Insurance Adjusting State Civil testing Yearly Continuing education

Awards and Honors

United Way Award for Community Service to Fire Victims

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    P = Politeness
UserDateKCPComments
linda05/11/111010Deanna confirmed for me that our question .....
MIKE SMITH04/11/11101010thanks so much!
GAIL A. REED03/20/111010VERY QUICK, ALSO TOLD ME HOW TO .....
Jeff03/11/1110 
vicki01/30/11101010Deanna, Thanks so much for your quick .....

Recent Answers from Deanna Terry

2011-05-11 bsrn fire:

Hello Linda,    It is a fine line between structure and other structure, and the line is drawn with attachment.    This is a very fine line, but often fences and driveways are covered under other structures

2011-04-05 Personal Property:

Mr. Lopez,    She is your wife.  I do not understand why she would not be covered. (her son's items should be covered too#    I suggest trying to make sure it isn't a misunderstanding.  If the adjuster

2011-01-15 Personal Property claim:

Alex,    Please email me again and mark "yes" for private.  I can then send you my personal contact information. There is no charge to talk then I can see if I can find someone in your area who might be

2010-12-07 fire personal property:

Andrea,    I am sorry for your loss.    I also wish to apologize for the delay in answering, I did answer but I did not check to ensure the answer posted.    In my experience, unless items are removed

2010-11-25 Resident Resident Relative coverage on secondary residence:

Hello MJ,    If a loss occurred it would be very messy. It would likely be the wisest course of action for your brother to change his policy to a dwelling policy and for your mom to have renters insurance

 

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