Typical warning signs include contractors who claim insurer affiliation without verification, offer free inspections, request cash payment or immediate contract signatures, waive deductibles, or present contracts with blank spaces. Going door-to-door to contact people immediately after a storm is a warning sign in itself. On assignment of benefits, the NICB cautioned consumers to understand the implications before signing – transferring insurance rights to a contractor removes the policyholder from the claims process and has historically been associated with increased repair estimates and litigation.
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