Cathedral Restored to Former Glory Thanks to Public Insurance Adjusters
The beloved cathedral church of St. John the Divine in New York City, located on Amsterdam Avenue in the city, was partially destroyed by a five alarm fire several years ago. The cathedral’s north transept and gift shop were destroyed and severe smoke and water damage affected the church’s ornate stone walls and ceilings. On top of the structure being damaged, irreplaceable tapestries and a priceless organ were also harmed in the wreckage.
The repair of the destruction of many of the breathtaking structures inside and outside the church cost an enormous amount, which the church’s insurance would not cover. When SMW Public Insurance Adjusters came on board and worked very closely with the executive vice president of the church Stephen Facey, they were able to achieve several things leading to the restoration of the cathedral. First, they managed to hire very skilled workers to clean up the church at a very reasonable cost.
The cathedral’s insurance company would not agree to a proper settlement, so SMW also negotiated with the insurance company in order to get the proper funds to restore the church back to its full beauty, ending in a settlement of 42 million dollars. The church’s doors closed in 2004 and reopened in 2008 which was a much quicker repair than expected thanks to SMW’s determination and dedication. The reopening of the church had everybody in awe including the New York Times describing the event as “…arguably the most significant (service) at St. John the divine since its interior was dedicated exactly 67 years earlier.”
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