Public Adjusters in Florida
Florida policyholders file more property claims per capita than almost anyone in America, and the state regulates how much a public adjuster can charge you more tightly than most. Florida caps public adjuster fees at 20 percent of the claim payment, and drops that cap to 10 percent for claims arising from a governor-declared emergency during the year after the declaration. Public adjusters here are licensed by the Department of Financial Services, which also investigates complaints and publishes disciplinary actions. After a hurricane, adjusters from across the country pour into the state, so verifying a license matters more here than anywhere. Every firm listed below is checked against state records where those records are machine-accessible, and every match request from a Florida policyholder is routed under our published rules.
Public adjuster fees in Florida
During a declared emergency, the cap is 10%. During the year after a governor-declared emergency.
Verified August 21, 2026
This is not legal advice. Fee rules change; confirm current rules with Florida Department of Financial Services.
More licensed firms
- Altieri Insurance Consultants · Tampa
- Bulldog Adjusters · Plantation
- Five Star Claims Adjusting · Maitland
- Garrett Claims Group · Tampa
- Goodman-Gable-Gould / Adjusters International · Fort Lauderdale
- Keys Claims Consultants · Naples
- Reliant Insurance Adjusters · Boca Raton
- Sarasohn & Company · Boca Raton
- Stellar Public Adjusters · Miami
- Tutwiler & Associates Public Adjusters · Tampa
Florida public adjuster FAQ
What does a public adjuster cost in Florida?
Most public adjusters in Florida work on contingency: they take a percentage of the claim payout, and you pay nothing up front. Florida caps public adjuster fees at 20% (Fla. Stat. 626.854). During a declared emergency, the cap is 10%. Get the fee agreement in writing before you sign.
What does a public adjuster do?
A public adjuster is a licensed claims professional who works for you, not the insurance company. They document the damage, estimate the true cost of repairs, file and negotiate the claim, and push back when the insurer’s offer is low. The adjuster your insurer sends works for the insurer.
When should I hire a public adjuster in Florida?
Consider one when the claim is large, the damage is complicated, the insurer’s offer seems low, or you do not have the time to document and negotiate the claim yourself. For a small, straightforward claim with a fair offer, filing on your own can make sense.
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