The Shelley Group, operating as My Private Adjuster, sums up its entire philosophy in five words: working for you, not the insurance company. Led by Jeff Shelley, this licensed and bonded public adjusting firm serves policyholders across North and South Carolina as an independent advocate, separate from the insurer's adjuster, the contractor, and the vendor.
With 20 years of experience behind it, the firm handles the full claim from start to finish: complete policy reviews, damage evaluation, itemized claim preparation, and negotiations with the insurance company, keeping clients informed every step of the way. It takes on roof, water, mold, theft, storm, hail, fire and smoke, lightning, flood, and tornado damage.
The results back up the pitch. The Shelley Group has recovered over $1,000,000 for its clients and carries five-star Google reviews, offering free consultations to property owners who suspect their claim was shorted.
A public adjuster is the only kind of adjuster licensed to work for you, the policyholder — not the insurance company. They document the loss, build a detailed scope and estimate, read the policy for coverage you may have missed, and negotiate the payout with the carrier, working on a percentage of what you recover.
A public adjuster is not a contractor and not an attorney: they cannot make repairs, file suit, or give legal advice. See what a public adjuster actually does and when to hire one.
South Carolina sets no statutory percentage cap; the fee is negotiated in the written contract, which must carry the disclosures required by S.C. Code Title 38, Chapter 48. Read the percentage and what it applies to before you sign.
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Get the exact legal name and license (or NPN) number, then confirm an active public adjuster license in the state where your property sits. Do it on the official roster — never take the number on a business card at face value.
South Carolina Department of Insurance licensee lookup →A public adjuster is the right call when the carrier agrees the loss is covered but the check is too low. When the carrier denies coverage outright, alleges misrepresentation, sits on the claim past the statutory deadlines, or acts in bad faith, that is legal territory a public adjuster cannot enter.
If your claim was denied rather than merely underpaid, start with a free attorney review — see public adjuster vs. attorney, why claims get denied, and the deadlines that protect your rights.
We believe in public adjusters, and we want the good ones to get found and get hired. HurricaneLaw.pro features The Shelley Group, Inc to help policyholders connect with an experienced advocate. We are not affiliated with The Shelley Group, Inc; this profile is compiled from the firm's own public website and materials, and our links to them are meant to send real business their way. Always confirm current licensing yourself on the state roster above before you hire anyone. A firm that would like its listing updated or removed can reach us through the contact page. Independent resource, not a law firm, and not legal advice.
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