On May 24, 2013 a large fire erupted at this multi-story commercial apartment building in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida resulting in significant damage from the fire, smoke, and water damage to their personal business property as well as loss of rental income.  Upon learning of the extensive damages incurred and the complexity of the claim, the owner realized he needed professional adjusting help and contacted Tutwiler & Associates to discuss their insurance claim.  Public adjuster Rick Tutwiler was hired soon after to manage the claim.  Following multiple inspections and documentation of all aspects of the loss, Mr. Tutwiler prepared the claim detail for the building, personal property, and loss of rents.  Getting a public adjuster involved early paid off and avoided many of the mistakes policyholders make when trying to handle the claim themselves. As a result of the claim preparation, the carrier made payments, which totaled $279,239.

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On June 24, 2012 Tropical Storm Debby passed over the central State of Florida causing significant flood damage to this commercial shopping center’s two buildings located in Port Richey, FL. 

Immediately following the loss, the insured immediately reported the claims to the insurance company covering the property and hired Public Adjuster, Rick Tutwiler to assist with the claims process.

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Old Dutch, Inc. owns and leases a number of properties in the Tampa Bay area. When the owners experienced a catastrophic failure of a 4” high pressure fire suppression pipe located in the slab in one of their properties, they knew from prior experience their insurance company would require proper documentation. 

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On October 29, 2012 Super Storm Sandy abruptly came ashore impacting many states along the Northeastern coast causing significant damage to many commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Margarita Villas, a specialty lodging resort located in the scenic beachfront community of Kismet on Fire Island sustained both wind and water damage as a result of Sandy.

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Sagatom Business Inc. owns a mini-mart operating in Wimauma, FL along with other locations.  The owners were referred to public adjuster Michael Platts of Tutwiler & Associates to help with the insurance claim two days after a fire loss.

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On July 15, 2011, a popular sports bar and restaurant located in Clearwater, FL suffered substantial losses as a result of damage caused by a utility electric power surge.  The powerful surge damaged kitchen equipment, air conditioning units, numerous high definition televisions, speaker systems, neon lights located throughout the restaurant, the “Open” sign in the front window as well as the businesses illuminated signage located on the shopping plaza directory.

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In July of 2009, Matrix Inc. an online sporting goods retailer and located in Safety Harbor, FL experienced a devastating fire in their main warehouse destroying the majority of their inventory. Tutwiler & Associates was hired with Michael Platts as the lead public adjuster assisted by Mr. Rick Tutwiler due to the size and complexity of the loss. The Tutwiler team realized the need to expedite the claim in order to get the client back into business.

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On June 29, 2007 a massive fire ripped through The Best Western Hotel located on North Dale Mabry Highway & Waters Avenue in Tampa, Florida. The fire, which was reported on National and International news...

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A fire that destroyed this family owned business...

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The Hotel Maison Pierre Lafitte is a very high-end boutique hotel...

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