Ted Patestos
Licensed Insurance Adjuster

Theodore (Ted) Patestos is a seasoned innovator and policyholder advocate in the public adjusting industry. With a career dedicated to turning data into actionable insights, Ted has championed tools and strategies that improve transparency, efficiency, and outcomes for both consumers and adjusters. He developed Claim Machine, a platform that uses weather data to help public adjusters, contractors, and restoration firms identify impacted properties.
In 2023, Ted co-founded Tiger Adjusters, the first tech-enabled public adjusting franchise in the U.S. The company brings together experienced insurance professionals to support homeowners and businesses through the claims process, with a mission rooted in ethical advocacy and innovation. Under Ted’s leadership, Tiger Adjusters has recovered millions in settlements for clients across the country.
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