Educational Services & Consulting Releases Their Newest Guide on Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Filing Hurricane Claims

CLERMONT, Fla. - Oct. 3, 2025 - PRLog -- Educational Services & Consulting (ESC) announce the release of its latest homeowner resource, "Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Filing Hurricane Claims and How Accredited Adjusters Prevent Them." This timely article highlights the most frequent errors homeowners commit after a hurricane and explains how working with accredited claims adjusters can reduce stress, protect rights, and ensure fair outcomes.

"Every year, thousands of families face costly insurance challenges after hurricanes and other storms," said Natalie Zimmerman, Co-Owner and Chief Strategy Officer at ESC. "From failing to document damage properly to making premature repairs or misunderstanding policy language, these mistakes often leave homeowners with delayed, denied, or underpaid claims. Our new guide provides clear tips for homeowners to help avoid these pitfalls."

Key highlights include:

• Reporting Claims Quickly: Why waiting to file can jeopardize coverage.
• Documenting Thoroughly: How photos, videos, and inventories protect your case.
• Avoiding Premature Repairs: Why permanent repairs before inspection can hurt your claim.
• Understanding Policy Coverage: Preventing mistakes in terminology and interpretation.
• Negotiating Settlements Wisely: How accredited claims adjusters ensure you don't accept less than you deserve.

The article also emphasizes the value of working with accredited claims adjusters who bring expertise in policy interpretation, damage assessment, and negotiation. These professionals serve as homeowner advocates, helping to navigate the complexity of claims while ensuring compliance with ethical and professional standards.

"Homeowners already face enormous stress after a hurricane," said Zimmerman. "Our goal is to provide practical steps that prevent avoidable errors and to show how accredited adjusters can take the burden off families so they can focus on recovery."
The full article, including detailed tips, is available now at:
https://escconnected.com/hurricane-claim-mistakes/

About ESC
ESC provides accessible and industry-recognized training for adjusters, customer service representatives, and claims professionals. Their 6-20 ACA designation allows graduates to apply for an all-lines adjuster license in Florida upon successful completion of ESC's final exam, qualifying them to handle claims for home, auto, and property damage.  To learn more about becoming an Accredited Claims Adjuster, visit https://escconnected.com/ or contact their Clermont, FL office at 1-800-309-2549.