Who We Are

Cedar & Iron Gazetteer started in 2006 as a local resource for communities seeking trustworthy professional recommendations. Over nearly two decades, we have developed a network of relationships with hundreds of service providers across New England, and we take the responsibility of naming them seriously. Every business we mention carries our judgment that they deliver what they promise.

Our purpose is simple: to give residents access to professionals who will actually represent their interests. In insurance claims, that means adjusters who fight for a fair settlement, not ones taking payment from the insurer while claiming independence. The conflicts in this industry are real, and so are the stakes for homeowners facing damage claims. We arrived at our current assessment of Tri State Public Adjusters through the same rigorous approach we bring to every recommendation on this site.

We do not charge businesses for inclusion. We do not accept paid advertising from companies we review. We do not rank services by financial incentive. And we do not publish recommendations we have not personally validated. Every business featured here either came to us through trusted colleagues or earned inclusion through our own research and verification. That standard applies equally to insurance adjusters, attorneys, contractors, and family restaurants. You will not find every company in your market on Cedar & Iron Gazetteer, because serving your trust means limiting what we endorse.

1. We research the profession itself — its standards, regulations, and common pitfalls. For public adjusters, that means understanding licensing requirements, ethical boundaries, and how the claims process actually works.
2. We verify credentials and professional standing. Every adjuster we recommend must hold a current license in the state where they operate and maintain good standing with regulatory bodies.
3. We speak with previous clients and professional colleagues who have direct experience with the company. We listen for consistency: whether the service delivered matched what was promised, and whether conflicts of interest were managed with transparency.
4. We assess the business structure and incentive alignment. A public adjuster who partners with the client rather than the insurance company will prioritize the claim outcome that benefits the homeowner most.
5. We document our findings and revisit them regularly. Recommendations are not permanent. A company that loses its license or develops a pattern of complaints loses its place on Cedar & Iron Gazetteer.

Credentials

• We evaluate public adjusters against the standards set by the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters