Tutwiler Success Stories

The Colony is a beautiful boutique hotel located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and the popular Worth Avenue shopping area in downtown Palm Beach, Florida. The hotel suffered extensive damage to the exterior, roofs, windows and interior finishes as a result of the force of Hurricane Jeanne. The insurance carrier was immediately notified and promptly investigated the claim. Over the course of several weeks, numerous experts hired by the carrier conducted an intensive investigation of the damage. Based on their expert's reports, the carrier issued payment for this claim in the amount of $309,409.31. Charles R. Tutwiler & Associates was engaged by the insured and successfully negotiated a settlement in the additional amount of $1,057,008.29. The settlement was a 342% increase in insurance proceeds paid by the carrier.