Help Please. Should I appoint my own Loss ADjuster?

[The Oldman]

An update to say thanks for the advice to stick with my insurers. Natwest appointed GAB Robins and an excellent assessor from their Brighton office has agreed all details of our claim. They will be handling all the rebuilding work. We may have to move out whilst things happen but that's covered too.Thanks again.

 

[33057 Seagull]

You need to suggest or sudgest to Natwest that an independent Loss Adjuster is appointed. They are not obliged to accept this as they are the indemnifying company. I expect they will use one of their own panel. You can appoint your own guy at your own expense of course.Although Natwest may dismiss thier findings. Try Crawford and Son they have an office in Bond Street Brighton. I am sure Natwest are as fair an insurer as they are banker though....ahem!

Crawford and Son I believe do not exist, certyainly no longer in Bond Street! However Crawford & Company are Loss Adjusters and are appointed by Insurance Companies. NatWest will almost certainly appoint either a Loss Adjuster or their own internal person and possibly instruct their Building Network Contractor to quote and carry out the work. Alternatively go for the offending Car Insurer.

You can appoint a Loss Assessor but they will charge you a proportion of any payment and you could lose out, so beware.

 

[33057 Seagull]

Okay should have read the rest of the thread before posting!