Fees & ROI

    NC Public Adjuster Fees & ROI: Is It Worth It?

    The contingency fee model means we collect nothing unless we recover for you — and the math almost always works dramatically in your favor.

    March 12, 2025·Mantis Claims Group·10 min read

    The first question almost every prospective client asks Mantis Claims Group is: how much does it cost? It is a fair question, and the answer is refreshingly aligned with your interests: we are paid a percentage of your final settlement, and we collect nothing if you collect nothing.

    This contingency fee structure is the foundation of why professional public adjuster representation almost always delivers a net positive outcome for commercial and industrial policyholders.

    Fee Structure

    How NC Public Adjuster Fees Work

    North Carolina public adjusters charge a contingency fee — a percentage of the final insurance settlement — not an hourly rate or flat fee.

    No upfront fees or retainers

    No payment if we collect nothing

    Fee scales directly with your recovery

    Financially motivated to maximize your claim

    Mantis Claims Group Fee Schedule

    Standard Residential10–15%
    Multi-Unit Properties10–15%
    Large Commercial Claims10–15%
    Fire Losses15–20%
    Declared Disaster Claims10% (legal cap)

    * Final fee determined by claim complexity. NC imposes a 10% cap only on declared disaster claims.

    Source: Insurance Claim Recovery Support — Public Adjuster Fee Structures by State

    ROI Analysis

    The ROI Calculation

    A Bankrate analysis found policyholders who hired a public adjuster received settlements averaging 19.4% higher. For commercial and industrial claims, the differential is typically far larger.

    Industry data shows settlement increases of 40–700% when public adjusters are involved.Sources: OPPAGA, Insurance Claim Recovery Support, Sill

    Verified public adjuster case outcomes — actual results vary by claim complexity and coverage.

    Hurricane Ian — 35-Property Portfolio, Cape Coral FL

    Carrier's Offer$123,055
    PA Settlement$780,250
    PA Fee (10%)$78,025
    Net Additional Recovery$579,170
    Fee ROI743%
    Source: Florida's Best Public Adjusters

    Hail Damage — Scio Village, Ann Arbor MI

    Carrier's Offer$10,000 (below deductible — $0 paid)
    PA Settlement$1,090,000
    PA Fee (10%)$109,000
    Net Additional Recovery$981,000
    Fee ROIIncalculable
    Source: Globe Midwest / Adjusters International

    Total Loss Fire — Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits, Minneapolis MN

    Carrier's OfferTotal loss — records destroyed
    PA Settlement~$1,200,000
    PA Fee (~12% est.)~$144,000
    Net Additional Recovery~$1,056,000
    Fee ROIComplete recovery
    Source: Sill Public Adjusters

    Sources: Florida's Best Public Adjusters | Globe Midwest / Adjusters International | Sill Public Adjusters

    Best-Fit Scenarios

    When the Math Favors Professional Representation Most Strongly

    The ROI of public adjuster representation is highest in several specific situations.

    Complex, Multi-Coverage Claims

    Claims involving property damage, business interruption, extra expense, and code upgrades create the most opportunity for missed coverages. Our systematic approach captures every applicable section.

    Large-Scale Commercial & Industrial Losses

    A $5M claim receives enormous carrier resources dedicated to containing payout. You need equal resources on your side — that's precisely what professional representation brings.

    Disputed, Denied, or Underpaid Claims

    If your claim has already been denied or significantly underpaid, the potential recovery from professional representation is even higher relative to the current offer.

    Post-Catastrophe Claims

    After events like Hurricane Helene, carrier quality declines as surge adjusters flood the market. The gap between the carrier's assessment and full entitled value is widest — and our value highest.

    When to Contact Mantis Claims Group

    The best time to engage is immediately after a loss — but we also regularly step in at later stages.

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    Denied claims where the carrier has issued a coverage denial letter

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    Underpaid claims where the settlement feels inadequate but you are uncertain whether to dispute it

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    Claims in the supplemental phase where initial payment was made but scope is still disputed

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    Claims approaching the statute of limitations where action must be taken promptly

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    New losses before the carrier's adjuster has conducted their first inspection

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    We will review your claim, tell you exactly how much additional recovery we think is possible, and explain how we would approach your situation — at no cost and no obligation.

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