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Brian Evans
Brian Evans

All complex or large-loss projects at Eastern Public are personally overseen by CEO Brian Evans. In addition to being a court-certified expert witness and appointed insurance appraisal umpire, Brian holds multiple professional designations and industry certifications. He has successfully managed hundreds of complex claims and resolved disputes for policyholders across the nation, serving industries such as multi-unit housing, food and beverage, fine arts, industrial warehousing, manufacturing, shipping, medicine, new construction, and special events.

A recognized expert in his field, Brian plays a key role in industry leadership as an officer of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA), Vice President of the New York Public Adjusters Association (NYPAA), and Officer in charge of NAPIA’s professional education committee. Brian is one of the primary organizers for the First Party Claims Conference (FPCC), an event committed to the goal of raising industry standards through collaboration and education across industry lines.

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Eastern Public, LLC
Business Type:
  • Public Adjusting/Claim Representation
State:
  • Connecticut,
  • Florida,
  • Georgia,
  • Massachusetts,
  • New Jersey,
  • New York,
  • North Carolina,
  • Pennsylvania,
  • South Carolina
Specialty:
  • Business Insurance / Commercial Claims
  • Homeowners Property Damage Claims
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Insurance company in NY determining a constructive total loss

If an insurance company determines a constructive total loss on a house fire claim, do they need to formally inform the insured of this determination in a written letter? If so, how long after this determination are they required to inform the insured?

Brian Evans answered 3 weeks ago • Damage or Rebuild Estimates • New York
47 views1 answers
Ongoing hurricane claim issues. Mold, rotted subfloors and poor insurance vendor mitigation

I lost my metal roof during Hurricane Helene, there was an old shingle roof under the metal roof. Two weeks later Hurricane Milton shredded my tarp. Water entered my mobile home through the master bathroom roof. There was clearly visible water damage to the laminate…

Brian Evans answered 1 month ago • Remediation • Florida
50 views1 answers
Home inventory after house fire

How do I access the home contents inventory done by United Policy holders with numbers in an apple computer so i can type into the form instead of hand writing it?

Brian Evans answered 3 weeks ago • Contents inventory • California
54 views1 answers
Hurricane Helene Recovery in NC: Relationship between FEMA Claim and Homeowners Insurance Claim

If homeowners insurance pays part or all of a claim for roof damage to an NC home during Hurricane Helene, will FEMA still pay some of the remaining claim?

Brian Evans answered 6 months ago • Coverage Question • North Carolina
322 views1 answers
Personal Property Inventory Payments

Hello, My policy provides “Personal Property Replacement Cost.” Farmers Insurance has already disbursed the required “up-to” $250K. They are now asking for an itemized list which I have been diligently creating. I am trying to best understand the process and payment going forward. Am I…

Brian Evans answered 9 months ago • Contents inventory • California
402 views1 answers
photo cost

I lost all my family photos as well as the family photos for my family in the Marshall Fire. Do you have an estimate of how much each photo would cost to replace – as I’m still working on my Personal Property inventory. My next…

Brian Evans answered 10 months ago • Contents inventory • Colorado
1168 views2 answers
Restricted Coverge for Flood insurance on elevated home post 1984

We live on Anna Maria Island in Florida. While we were not devastated as much as most, we do have two feet of flood damage to our home from the surge. We have an elevated home so most of the damage was to contents in…

Brian Evans answered 1 year ago • Coverage Question • Florida
401 views1 answers
Replacement Cost Value–Insurance vs Contractor

Hi all, I am from Connecticut. Last year our family home was destroyed due to water burst. We have significant water damage throughout the entire house. It has been more than six months since the initial remediation began. Since the remediation, we are still in…

Brian Evans answered 1 year ago • Coverage Question • Connecticut
3460 views2 answers
Contents Inventory time limits

Where can I find out how long I have to complete the Contents Inventory in the state of South Carolina. Thank you!

Spencer Turner answered 2 years ago • Contents inventory • South Carolina
738 views2 answers
Replacements of cabinets – insurance company won’t pay entire amount

We had water damage in our kitchen and the rebuild vendor removed all the bottom cabinets, but there was mold in the drywall behind it. The upper cabinets were not affected. Four months have passed and the vendor cannot match the cabinets as they are…

United Policyholders answered 1 year ago • Coverage Question • Virginia
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