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PODCAST: March 7, 2026
Free Inspections, Real Coverage: Don’t Let Damage Become Debt
In the March 7, 2026 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy interviews public adjusters/contractors Dory Howarth and Ty Carter about storm-related insurance claims—why initial estimates can miss items, how public adjusters advocate for the policyholder, and what homeowners and business owners should do now (inspections, documentation, and watching claim deadlines).
In this March 7, 2026 episode of The Roy Matlock, Jr. Money and Business Hour, Roy talks with public adjusters/contractors Dory Howarth and Ty Carter about storm-related insurance claims—and why the first estimate isn’t always the full story.
In this episode:
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Public adjuster vs insurance adjuster vs “independent” adjuster
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Why claims get underpaid (and what you can do about it)
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Roof + hail + wind claims: what’s changing and why deadlines matter
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“Pre-existing conditions” and policy language that can limit coverage
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Why a roof inspection can uncover damage you can’t see
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How to document your property BEFORE the next storm
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How better coverage decisions protect your finances long-term
