Gavnat Public Insurance Adjusters Announces Addition of VPA Public Claims Adjusting
VPA joins the Gavnat family as “VPA Public Claims Adjusting – A Gavnat Company,” bringing a bold, experience-driven approach to claims handling.

Minneapolis, MN – November 21, 2025 – Gavnat Public Insurance Adjusters, a national leader in policyholder advocacy, is proud to announce the addition of VPA Public Claims Adjusting, a top-performing firm led by industry veteran Jack Hanks.
Operating as “VPA Public Claims Adjusting – A Gavnat Company,” the partnership combines VPA’s contractor-focused expertise and real-world grit with Gavnat’s national scale, resources, and proven claim methodologies.
“VPA was built by contractors, for contractors,” said Jack Hanks, CEO of VPA. “We’ve spent decades in the field, fighting for fair settlements because we’ve lived the other side of these claims. Joining Gavnat gives us a deeper bench—more engineers, more specialists, and more resources to back up what we already do best.”
“Gavnat and VPA share the same DNA: transparency, tenacity, and results,” said Jim Pierce, CEO of Gavnat Public Insurance Adjusters. “Together, we can deliver unmatched expertise to property owners and partners nationwide.”
About VPA:
Founded by contractors-turned-advocates, VPA is recognized for its straight-talking approach and Experience Matters ethos.
About Gavnat:
With offices across the Midwest and expanding nationally, Gavnat Public Insurance Adjusters represents property owners and policyholders with professionalism, ethics, and unmatched settlement results.
Media Contact:
Jordyn Fugere-Burmeister
Head of Marketing | Gavnat Public Insurance Adjusters
jfugere-burmeister@gavnat.com | 763.251.8992