Nautic Property Consultants

Insurance & Risk

Loss Adjusting in the Cayman Islands

A claim is won or lost on evidence. We produce the evidence, measured, costed and defensible.

What this service is

Loss adjusting is the independent investigation, quantification and settlement of an insurance claim. Nautic's loss adjusters are members of the Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters (CILA) and accredited through the Department of Finance in Miami. We attend the damaged property, establish the cause and extent of loss, measure the cost of reinstatement, test the claim against the policy wording, and negotiate a settlement that is properly evidenced on both sides.

Hurricane season does not negotiate. The difference between a fair settlement and a poor one is the quality of the survey behind it, so our reinstatement figures are built from measured quantities at current Cayman rates, not estimated.

What we deliver

Scope of loss adjusting work.

  • 01

    Catastrophe and hurricane claims

    Rapid deployment after a named storm, with damage schedules.

  • 02

    Fire, flood and escape of water

    Cause and origin liaison, scope of damage, drying and strip-out oversight.

  • 03

    Policy interpretation

    A clear read of what the policy responds to, including underinsurance, average.

  • 04

    Reinstatement cost build-ups

    Measured quantities priced at current Cayman rates.

  • 05

    Business interruption support

    Quantification of loss of rent and income where the policy provides cover.

  • 06

    Settlement negotiation

    Direct negotiation with insurers, brokers and policyholders through to agreement and sign-off.

Working with Nautic

How an instruction runs.

  • Brief and fee. A short conversation about the property and the purpose, followed by a written fee proposal with the scope and basis of appointment stated plainly.
  • Inspection and information. We attend the property and gather the drawings, contracts, policies or accounts the instruction needs.
  • Analysis. Measurement, costing and evidence gathering, the part that decides whether the conclusion holds up under scrutiny.
  • Report. A clear document with the conclusion at the front, the reasoning behind it, and the assumptions declared.
  • Follow-through. We remain available to explain, defend and act on the advice, to a lender, an insurer, a board or a tribunal.

Related experience

Projects our team has worked on.

Team experience

Balbriggan, County Dublin · Ireland

Stephenstown Schools, Balbriggan

Two new schools completed in 2018 at Balbriggan, a 1,000-pupil post-primary school and a 750-pupil primary school, with supporting infrastructure.

Year 2018Size 1,750 pupil places
Team experience

Navan, County Meath · Ireland

Bective Hotel & Manor House

A five-star restoration and refurbishment of a historic manor house hotel in County Meath.

Sector Hospitality
Team experience

Galway · Ireland

Bonham Quay

A landmark €104 million commercial and mixed-use waterfront development in Galway, constructed between 2019 and 2021.

Year 2019 to 2021Value €104 million

Projects marked “team experience” were delivered by members of the Nautic team while working at previous firms.

FAQ

Loss Adjusting, questions we are asked

What does a loss adjuster do?

A loss adjuster independently investigates an insurance claim: establishing the cause of damage, measuring its extent, costing the repair, checking the policy responds, and negotiating the settlement figure. Nautic's adjusters are CILA members and accredited through the Department of Finance in Miami.

How quickly can Nautic attend after a hurricane?

We prioritise catastrophe claims and attend as soon as the site is safe to access. Call +1 (345) 326-8940 to register a loss.

Can you act for a policyholder rather than an insurer?

Yes. We act on behalf of policyholders, insurers and brokers. The instruction is confirmed in writing at the outset so the basis of our appointment is never in doubt.

What is underinsurance and why does it matter?

Underinsurance occurs when a building is insured for less than its full reinstatement cost. Where a policy applies average, the settlement is reduced in proportion. A current reinstatement cost assessment prevents it.

Get in touch

Need loss adjusting in Cayman?

A valuation, a claim that needs adjusting, a project that needs costing, or a strata that needs running properly. Start with a conversation, quotes are free.