Staten Island, NY, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Republic Claims Associates, Inc., also known as Adjusters On Call, is celebrating more than 35 years of representing property owners in insurance claims involving fire, smoke, water, windstorm, burglary, vandalism and other major property losses.
An aerial view captures smoke rising from the surrounding trees after a fire threatening a Staten Island home was successfully put out.
Headquartered in Staten Island, New York, Republic Claims Associates has grown from a local public adjusting firm into a multi-state operation serving policyholders throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Vermont and Florida, with affiliate catastrophe coverage extending across much of the United States.
Led by Founder and President Mr. Frank Rivela, SPPA, Republic Claims Associates focuses exclusively on representing policyholders—not insurance companies—in first-party property insurance claims.
Experienced Public Insurance Adjusters for Large and Complex Property Claims
When a major property loss occurs, the insurance company can immediately have adjusters, engineers, consultants and attorneys involved in evaluating the claim.
Republic Claims Associates works on the other side of that equation—for the policyholder.
A public insurance adjuster represents the policyholder by documenting the damage, reviewing applicable insurance coverage, preparing and presenting the claim, and negotiating with the insurance carrier toward a fair settlement under the policy.
With more than 35 years of industry experience, Republic Claims Associates has developed particular experience with large and complex property insurance losses involving homes, apartment buildings, commercial properties, businesses, institutions and nonprofit organizations.
The firm’s property claim services include:
- Fire and smoke damage insurance claims, including structural damage, contents, soot and smoke contamination and remediation issues.
- Water damage insurance claims, including pipe breaks, water extraction, moisture damage and related restoration issues.
- Windstorm, hurricane and catastrophe claims, including damage to roofs, building exteriors and other insured property.
- Commercial property insurance claims, including building damage, business personal property and complex loss documentation.
- Business interruption and loss-of-income claims, including the financial documentation required to establish covered business losses.
- Burglary and vandalism insurance claims, including building and contents losses.
- Additional living expense and loss-of-rents claims arising from covered property losses.
Mr. Frank Rivela, SPPA: More Than 35 Years in Public Adjusting
Republic Claims Associates was founded by Mr. Frank Rivela, SPPA, who has spent more than 35 years representing policyholders in property insurance claims.
Mr. Rivela holds the Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA) designation through the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA), and Republic Claims Associates is a NAPIA-accredited member firm.
The SPPA designation reflects professional experience, examination requirements and adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Mr. Rivela’s approach has remained consistent throughout his career: policyholders should have experienced professional representation from the beginning of a major insurance loss—not only after a disagreement develops with the insurance company.
“When you have a serious problem with a tooth, do you pull or repair the tooth yourself, or do you go to a dentist? You go to a professional who has the training and experience to handle the problem properly. A major insurance claim should be approached the same way. Insurance claims can be complicated, and the insurance company has experienced professionals protecting its interests. The policyholder should also have an experienced professional protecting theirs. Always use a professional to help resolve your problems.”
— Mr. Frank Rivela, SPPA, President, Republic Claims Associates, Inc.
Why Contact a Public Adjuster Immediately After a Property Loss?
The first days following a fire, major water loss or other property insurance claim can significantly affect how the claim develops.
Damage must be documented. Emergency work may need to begin. Building components and contents may be removed. Contractors, restoration companies and insurance representatives may arrive at the property.
Republic Claims Associates encourages property owners facing a substantial loss to obtain professional guidance as early as possible so the condition of the property and the full extent of the claimed damage can be properly documented.
Just as most people would not attempt to diagnose and repair a serious dental problem themselves, a property owner facing a major insurance loss should not be expected to navigate a complicated claim without experienced professional assistance.
The insurance company has professionals working on its behalf. The policyholder should have a professional working on their behalf as well.
Rather than attempting to reconstruct the loss weeks or months later, early involvement allows the public adjuster to help build, document and present the insurance claim properly from the beginning.
Public Adjusters Serving Staten Island, New York City and Long Island
Republic Claims Associates is headquartered in Staten Island, New York, and represents property owners throughout the New York metropolitan area.
The firm handles property insurance claims in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Nassau County, Suffolk County and throughout Long Island, including residential and commercial losses.
For property owners searching for an experienced public adjuster in Staten Island, New York City or Long Island, Republic Claims Associates provides representation from the initial evaluation of the loss through the insurance claim and settlement process.
Public Adjusters Serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Republic Claims Associates also maintains staffed offices in Woodbridge, New Jersey, and Bristol, Pennsylvania, expanding the firm’s ability to respond to major property losses throughout the region.
In New Jersey, the firm handles claims throughout areas including Middlesex, Union, Monmouth and Ocean counties, as well as other areas of the state.
Its Pennsylvania work includes the Philadelphia metropolitan area and Pocono region, along with other locations where the firm is authorized to provide public adjusting services.
Expanded Public Adjusting Services in Florida and the Mid-Atlantic
Republic Claims Associates has expanded its public adjusting footprint beyond its traditional New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania markets.
The firm’s licensing now includes Florida, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Vermont, in addition to its established regional operations.
That expansion gives Republic Claims Associates the ability to bring decades of property-claim experience into additional markets affected by hurricanes, windstorms, fires, water losses and other major insured events.
The firm also works with affiliate adjusters for catastrophe deployments across a broader portion of the United States.
A Team Approach to Major Property Insurance Claims
Large property losses can involve considerably more than estimating construction repairs.
Commercial and complex claims may require analysis of building damage, business personal property, contents, loss of income, loss of rents, additional living expenses and other financial components of the insurance claim.
Republic Claims Associates’ operation includes access to professionals capable of addressing different aspects of a property loss, allowing major claims to be coordinated rather than treated as a collection of unrelated issues.
The firm’s goal is straightforward: identify, document and present the full extent of the policyholder’s covered property loss.
More Than 35 Years Representing Policyholders — Not Insurance Companies
For more than three decades, Republic Claims Associates has built its business around one side of the insurance claim: the policyholder’s side.
Whether the loss involves a residence, commercial building, business, institution or nonprofit organization, Republic Claims Associates represents the insured in dealing with the property insurance carrier.
The firm’s continued expansion has not changed the principle on which it was founded:
The insurance company has professionals representing its interests. The policyholder should have experienced professionals representing theirs.
Contact Republic Claims Associates
Property owners dealing with a fire, smoke, water, windstorm, hurricane, burglary, vandalism or other major property insurance loss can contact Republic Claims Associates for a claim evaluation.
Republic Claims Associates, Inc. — Adjusters On Call
Public Insurance Adjusters
Staten Island, New York
24-Hour Claim Evaluation: (718) 356-7000
Toll Free: 1-877-ADJUSTOR
Website: WWW.ADJUSTOR.COM
About Republic Claims Associates, Inc.
Republic Claims Associates, Inc. (Adjusters On Call) is a licensed, bonded, NAPIA-accredited public adjusting firm headquartered in Staten Island, New York. Founded by Mr. Frank Rivela, SPPA, the firm represents residential, commercial, institutional and nonprofit policyholders in first-party property insurance claims involving fire, smoke, water, windstorm, burglary, vandalism and other covered property losses. Republic Claims Associates does not handle automobile claims.
For immediate assistance with a major property insurance loss, call toll free at 1-877-ADJUSTOR or visit WWW.ADJUSTOR.COM.
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6386 Amboy Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
