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Insurance Claim Services (ClaimsMN.com) is a leading Independent Insurance Adjuster Agency located in Minnesota. We specialize in comprehensive property claim management tailored for insurance carriers, contracted third party administrators (TPA's), and our fellow adjusting firms. Our skilled professionals utilize cutting-edge technologies such as aerial imagery, mobile estimating, and 3D imaging to ensure precise inspections and assessments.
ICS adjusters also hold certifications with IICRC in Water Mitigation, Mold Remediation, and Fire and Smoke Damage. We guarantee expert oversite and handling of your claims. Rely on us for loss documentation, estimate preparation, supplement consideration, re-inspections and more, all designed to streamline your claims process effectively. We utilize industry leading software to share and communicate claim files with ease and security.
Accurate and detailed documentation of insurance claims.
Expertly prepared estimates for various property insurance claims.
Skilled Evaluation for Supplemental Claims and Required Re-inspection Reports
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Every claim assessment and estimate is prepared as thoroughly as possible to prevent the need for added supplements.
Supplements can be a cost multiplier that are to be minimized if possible. Therefore, ICS maintains key protocols for handling supplements effectively.
Negotiating supplements to a property insurance claim as an adjuster—especially in contexts where you're representing the insurer—requires a strategic mix of documentation, clear communication, and policy alignment. Here are the key points we focus on:
Before considering any supplement, ensure it falls within the policy's terms.
Supplements often arise from "hidden" or newly discovered damage. As the adjuster, demand:
💡ICS Tip: Push for line-item clarity. Ambiguous lump sums are red flags.
Make the contractor tie the supplement directly to the original covered loss.
This helps filter legitimate costs from scope creep.
Even if damage is legitimate, you must assess:
Compare with:
Whether you approve or deny, your file should tell the story:
🛡️ This protects from scrutiny during audits or disputes.
Treat contractors and public adjusters as professional counterparts—not adversaries.
Use techniques like:
This builds trust and can disarm overly aggressive supplement requests.
Some contractors or homeowners may push hard, guilt-trip, or escalate.
Our job: Stay calm, professional, and refer to:
Don't get pulled into emotional traps—stay anchored to reasonableness and documentation.
To minimize supplements, adjusters should:
Experience accurate and efficient claim assessments with our expert team.
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