Licensed Florida Public Adjuster · G272980

Your insurance company has an adjuster.
You should too.

I document, prepare, and negotiate property claims for Florida homeowners and businesses—so you can focus on getting back to normal.

Water · Roof · Storm · Fire · Denied & underpaid claims

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Jose Cruz, licensed Florida Public Adjuster
Free property inspection(786) 608-5503
01Florida licensed
02Residential + commercial
03English + Español

Property claim support

When your property is damaged, every detail matters.

From the first inspection to the final negotiation, I build the documentation your claim needs and represent your interests—not the insurance company’s.

Water & plumbing property damage01

Water & plumbing

Leaks, pipe breaks, appliance failures, and hidden moisture damage.

Roof & storm property damage02

Roof & storm

Wind, hurricane, hail, roof leaks, and storm-related property damage.

Fire & smoke property damage03

Fire & smoke

Structural, personal property, smoke, and restoration-related losses.

Denied or underpaid property damage04

Denied or underpaid

A closer review when a claim was denied, delayed, or paid below the repair scope.

Mold damage property damage05

Mold damage

Documenting related property damage and the conditions that led to the loss.

Commercial claims property damage06

Commercial claims

Property and business losses that require organized, detailed claim support.

Optional second step

Already have claim details, photos, or insurance documents?

Use the secure claim-review portal after your first request—or anytime you want Jose to see the full claim file before calling you.

  • Property and claim status
  • Carrier and date-of-loss details
  • Private photo and document uploads
Complete a secure claim review Keep the first contact simple. Uploads are optional and stored privately.

Documented claim outcomes

Real results, verified in the claim documents.

Five documented case studies show the original claim problem, how Jose stepped in, and the final outcome.

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Wind & roof claim

Olga · Orlando, FL

Verified from carrier documents
Initial insurance payment$0
Final payment$54,815.33

$54,815.33 additional recovery

The problem

The carrier's initial decision resulted in no payment for the wind and roof loss.

How Jose helped

Jose documented the full damage scope, prepared the supporting claim file, and helped move the dispute through appraisal.

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Wind, roof & interior

Yosvanis · Miramar, FL

Verified from carrier documents
Initial insurance payment$988.07
Total insurance payments$46,850.40

$45,862.33 additional recovery

The problem

The initial payment was only $988.07 for damage involving the roof and interior.

How Jose helped

Jose identified missing damage, organized the evidence, and presented a more complete claim for the property owner.

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Wind & roof claim

Erick · Miami, FL

Verified from carrier documents
Initial insurance payment$0
Appraisal award$55,595.49

$55,001.36 increase in recognized loss

The problem

The carrier's initial decision resulted in no payment for the documented wind and roof loss.

How Jose helped

Jose developed the damage scope, organized the supporting evidence, and helped move the dispute through appraisal.

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Wind, roof, water & mold

Luis · Tampa, FL

Verified from carrier documents
Initial decisionInterior coverage denied
Appraisal payment$47,810.94

$0 prior payment

The problem

The carrier denied interior coverage in a roof, water, and mold claim.

How Jose helped

Jose connected the related damage, documented the affected areas, and supported the client through appraisal.

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Wind, roof & other structures

Thomas · Cape Coral, FL

Verified from carrier documents
Initial insurance payment$28,966.16
Final total insurance payments$57,635.23

$28,669.07 net increase after appraisal

The problem

The first payment did not resolve the full wind, roof, and other-structures loss.

How Jose helped

Jose developed the remaining scope and documentation needed to support the appraisal claim.

First names and cities are shown with permission; other identifying information is withheld. Case summaries are based on claim documents and are not direct client quotations. Results vary, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Discuss your claim

A clear process

You handle your property. I handle the claim.

A well-prepared claim moves through clear stages. Jose keeps the documentation, communication, and next steps organized from the first review through resolution.

Request a free inspection
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Protect

Address urgent safety concerns and take reasonable steps to prevent additional damage.

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Review

I review the policy, claim history, carrier letters, and the issue that remains unresolved.

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Inspect

I assess affected areas and document visible and related property damage.

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Prepare

I organize photographs, estimates, reports, inventories, and the documented repair scope.

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Coordinate

I help coordinate inspections and communicate with the insurance company about the claim.

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Negotiate

I present the documented loss and advocate for a fair resolution under the policy.

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Resolve

I explain the outcome, remaining steps, and any appraisal or mediation question that may apply.

What you can expect

Clear communication. Organized evidence. Honest next steps.

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Direct communication

Your questions and claim updates stay connected to Jose and his support team.

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Detailed documentation

The property damage, repair scope, photographs, and claim history are organized around the facts.

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Bilingual guidance

English and Spanish support helps your household understand what is happening and what comes next.

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Prompt follow-up

The team’s response goal for website requests is within one business day.

When a claim is disputed

Understand the paths that may help move your claim forward.

Appraisal and mediation serve different purposes. The right option begins with your policy, the insurer’s decision, and the exact issue that remains unresolved.

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Usually addresses the amount of loss

Appraisal

Appraisal is a process created by the insurance policy. It is commonly used when the insurer and policyholder disagree about the scope, pricing, or amount of a covered loss—not to decide whether the policy provides coverage.

How it works

The policy controls the steps. Typically, each side selects an appraiser, the appraisers choose an umpire, and an agreement by any two may set the amount of loss.

How Jose can help

Jose can help organize the damage scope, estimates, photographs, reports, and claim history so the documented loss is clearly presented.

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A guided settlement discussion

Mediation

Mediation brings the parties together with a neutral mediator. The mediator helps the discussion but does not decide the claim or force either side to settle.

How it works

Florida’s DFS program is generally nonbinding and may be available for eligible residential property disputes before appraisal or a lawsuit. The program does not accept claims already in appraisal or litigation.

How Jose can help

Jose can help prepare the claim timeline, repair scope, estimates, photographs, and disputed items so the discussion starts with an organized record.

Choose the path by the dispute

Start by identifying what is actually unresolved.

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Amount dispute

The parties disagree about repair scope, pricing, or the value of the covered damage.

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Coverage dispute

The insurer says the policy does not cover all or part of the loss. Appraisal usually does not decide coverage.

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Incomplete claim file

Photos, estimates, reports, or related damage may be missing from the carrier’s evaluation.

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Deadline or legal issue

Act promptly and consider advice from a qualified insurance attorney when legal rights or deadlines are involved.

General information only—not legal advice. Eligibility, deadlines, costs, and the effect of appraisal or mediation depend on the policy, the facts of the claim, and current Florida law. Results are never guaranteed.

Jose Cruz of Caliber Public Adjusters
Licensed in FloridaG272980

Meet your advocate

A local expert in your corner.

I’m Jose Cruz, an independent Public Adjuster affiliated with Caliber Public Adjusters, a Florida-licensed firm. I represent property owners throughout Florida and make a complicated claims process easier to understand and manage.

You get direct communication, careful documentation, and someone who works for you—not the insurance company.

Your claim support team

Real people helping you stay informed.

Jose leads the claim strategy and inspection work. Diego and Valeria support client communication and help keep follow-up organized through the central office.

JC

Jose M. Cruz

Licensed Public Adjuster · G272980

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Diego Prada

Client support assistant

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Valeria Sifontes

Client support assistant

All website requests are routed to Jose and the support team. Jose@caliberadjusters.com · (786) 608-5503

Serving Florida property owners

Local help. Statewide reach.

Based in South Florida and available for residential and commercial property claims throughout the state.

Common questions

Clear answers before you decide.

01What does a public adjuster do?

A public adjuster represents the property owner—not the insurance company—by documenting damage, preparing the claim, and negotiating through the claim process.

02When should I contact Jose?

Contact Jose as soon as possible after discovering property damage, or when a claim has been delayed, denied, or paid below the documented repair scope.

03Can Jose review a denied or underpaid claim?

Yes. Jose can review the policy, claim history, damage documentation, and carrier decision to identify the next appropriate steps.

04What types of losses do you handle?

Water, plumbing, roof, wind, hurricane, fire, smoke, mold-related damage, denied or underpaid claims, and commercial property losses.

05What should I have ready?

If available, gather your policy, claim number, carrier letters, estimates, photographs, and any payment documents. Jose can help organize what is missing.

06Is the initial inspection free?

Yes. The initial property inspection and claim evaluation are free and come with no obligation. Any representation terms are explained before you sign an agreement.

07What is appraisal in an insurance claim?

Appraisal is a policy-based process generally used to resolve a disagreement about the amount of a covered loss, such as repair scope or pricing. The exact steps and effect depend on the appraisal clause in your policy.

08What is property insurance mediation?

Mediation is a settlement conference with a neutral mediator who helps the parties discuss the dispute. The mediator does not impose a decision, and Florida’s DFS program has specific eligibility rules.

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