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Expert: - 3/25/2011


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Some one hit my car while it was parked and accepted 100% liability and called his insurance company. His insurance company called me and accepted 100% liability but asking for my social security number before they pay the claim and told me without that information claim will not be paid. Really need help on how to proceed. Thanks

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Hi John,

As is the case with most insurance claims, you must provide a social security number. This is for reporting purposes as well as claim tracking purposes. If they require it to pay the claim then you must provide it.

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Richard Hixenbaugh  

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Richard Hixenbaugh

Expertise

Auto insurance claims procedure, auto coverage, liability issues, auto damage questions, how to deal with the insurance company, loss of use and diminished value.

Experience

I have been involved in the insurance industry for over 25 years. I have experience in underwriting, sales, claims adjusting, auto damage estimating, auto value appraising and diminished value appraising. I have testified as an expert witness over 35 times.

Organizations
Society of Certified Auto Appraisers

Education/Credentials
Completed all required courses for the Florida Property-Casualty agents license and the Florida claims adjusters license. I have attended various courses on auto damage estmating, vehicle appraising and am ASE certified in collision damage analysis.

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My company has done work for consumers nationwide.

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