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If you live in Florida and have an insurance claim and settlement negotiation, you may come to the conclusion that an umpire is needed to navigate differences between two appraisers. Whether you are a homeowners insurance policyholder or an insurance company, you may be called upon to search for an expertly-qualified umpire. 

 

What do umpires do?

In Florida, umpires are professionals that act as unprejudiced moderators between two insurance claims appraisers that cannot agree. Florida umpires are often private insurance claims appraisers, insurance attorneys, or independent public insurance adjusters that have the insurance evaluations knowledge necessary to size up the disagreed upon claim.

 

For instance, if you live in Florida and feel an estimated total is wrong, you might hire your own claim appraiser. Consider what would happen if the two claim appraisers' quotes are significantly different. They may or may not be able to negotiate a just settlement. If the insurance estimators cannot reach an agreement, then that's where an umpire plays an important role. Efficient insurance umpires appreciate Florida's construction business, local building codes, and correlated charges. Look for a Florida umpire who is educated about the insurance claims concerns that matter the most to you.

While the Florida Department of Financial Services governs insurers, umpires are not generally licensed in any state. While particular umpire licensing is not required by Florida, most umpires hold professional credentials. For instance, if the umpire is also a public adjuster, then he has met Florida's licensing requirements for insurance agents and adjusters for the profession. Likewise, insurance attorneys must sustain their attorney's licenses.

 

If you are a homeowners policyholder mixed up in an insurance negotiation in Florida, choosing an umpire to assist the two insurance estimators settle a fair agreement is a wise move to ensure that you are treated with fairness by your insurance carrier.

 

This directory contains insurance umpires prepared to help Florida citizens living from Orlando, Florida to Tallahassee and points beyond. These umpires live and work right here in the 27th state in the US, and recognize the insurance claims concerns and remodeling and rebuilding disbursements that occur in the Sunshine State.

 

Click on Florida for a compilation of umpires serving Florida homeowners policyholders.

 

Darryl DavisView / Print the Darryl Davis Record Only
DDavis & Associates Inc
10858 NW 7th St
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Tel: (954) 755-0419 • Fax: (954) 755-9144
Email: ddavispa@myacc.net
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Present occupation:
Insurance Claim Consulting

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:100   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:25 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:90 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:10 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:75 %

Other relevant information:
30 years experience handling small and large residential and commercial losses

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:12 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:5 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:18 Other:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Norwich University - Northfield VT
University of South Florida - Tampa FL

RPA - Registered Professional Adj - 1998

Robert BessermanView / Print the Robert Besserman Record Only
Accord Appraisal Group
21311 Millbrook Ct.
Boca Raton, FL 33498
Tel: (888) 910-9111 • Fax: (561) 479-3686
Email: ribesserman@aol.com
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Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:6   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:25 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:75 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:75 %

Other relevant information:
Past President of FAPIA, member of NAPIA, member of Better Business Bureau, Certified Mold Remediator, member of Windstorm Insurance network, member of PCCP

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:10+ Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster: Other:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Past President of FAPIA, member of NAPIA, member of Better Business Bureau, Certified Mold Remediator, member of Windstorm Insurance network, member of PCCP

Stephen HadhaziView / Print the Stephen Hadhazi Record Only
10311 Emnora
Houston, TX 77043
Tel: (713) 689-9177 • Fax: (281) 596-7508
Email: stephen@docudamage.com
Web Site: http://www.docudamage.com
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Present occupation:
Public Insurance Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:925   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:8 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:92 %

Other relevant information:
I primarily service the states of Florida & Texas, however I am available to serve as Umpire anywhere in the United States.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:0 Law Firm (Plaintiff):0
Public Adjuster:11 Law Firm (Defense):0
Independent Adjuster:1 Other:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Prior Certifications include: Certified Indoor Environmentalist (IAQA) Certified Mold Remediator (IAQA) Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor Licensed Florida Public Insurance Adjuster Licensed Texas Public Insurance Adjuster

Gregory T. BarnhillView / Print the Gregory T. Barnhill Record Only
Crawford Technical Sevices
3100 S. Gessner, Suite 518
Houston, TX 77063
Tel: (713) 407-7217 • Fax: (713) 621-8803
Email: Gregory_Barnhill@us.crawco.com
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Present occupation:
Executive General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:300   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:90 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:25 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:75 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:10 %

Other relevant information:
CV available on request

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:7 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:25 Other:

Educational degrees / certifications:
AIC 33,34,35
IIA 21,22
Crawford & Company Advanced Property School

Dave MasseyView / Print the Dave Massey Record Only
American Vanguard Public Adj’s
4141 SW Freeway, Suite 425
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713) 572-1600 • Fax: (281) 754-4191
Email: americanvanguard@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://americanvanguardinternational
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Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:4   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:100 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:0 %

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:25 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:2 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:23 Other:

Hon. Kathleen StoneView / Print the Hon. Kathleen Stone Record Only
1138 Wisterwood Dr.
Houston, TX 77043
Tel: (713) 819-9601 • Fax: (713) 467-0054
Email: kstone44@comcast.net
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Present occupation:
Umpire/Mediator/Arbitrator/Senior Judge

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:10   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:100 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:0 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:0 %

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:0 Law Firm (Plaintiff):12
Public Adjuster:0 Law Firm (Defense):12
Independent Adjuster:0 Other:17 as a Trial Judge

Educational degrees / certifications:
Attorney at Law licensed in State of Texas since 1979; Doctor of Jurisprudence 1979 from South Texas College of Law: B.S. from Oklahoma State University; Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Steve EdwardsView / Print the Steve Edwards Record Only
City Wide Construction
6507 Killough
Houston, TX 77086
Tel: (281) 850-5620 • Fax: (281) 715-5000
Email: citywideconst07@yahoo.com
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Present occupation:
General Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:42   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:15 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:85 %

Other relevant information:
I am a General Contractor with 32 years experience. The past 25 years I have specialized in insurance repair work. I have hands on experience in practically all phases of residential and light commercial construction.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster: Other:25

Nancy DominguezView / Print the Nancy Dominguez Record Only
Florida Adjusting Services Team
9745 Sunset Drive, Suite 110
Miami, FL 33173
Tel: (866) 931-3278 • Fax: (305) 596-7060
Email: ADJUSTER@FASTCLAIM.NET
Web Site: http://iwantmyclaimpaid.com
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Present occupation:
Licensed Public Insurance Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:1   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:

Other relevant information:
Certified by the Windstorm Network as an Umpire

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:0 Law Firm (Plaintiff):15
Public Adjuster:10 Law Firm (Defense):0
Independent Adjuster:0 Other:15

Educational degrees / certifications:
paralegal at plaintiff law firm for 15 years prior to becoming a licensed public insurance adjuster. Received construction training through XActimate Construction Training - and came from a family of contractors.

Mr. ray renduelesView / Print the Mr. ray rendueles Record Only
zba claims services
6409 nw 199 terrace
miami, FL 33015
Tel: (305) 546-4991 • Fax: (786) 472-4130
Email: zbaclaims@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.zbaclaims.com/
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Present occupation:
Insurance adjuster and appraiser

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:20   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:75 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:33 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:25 Other:

Educational degrees / certifications:
BBA Florida Atlantic University
PCLA Property Claims Law Associate, AEI

Mr. Harvey S WolfmanView / Print the Mr. Harvey S Wolfman Record Only
THE BCH GROUP
10250 NW 46 St
Sunrise, FL 33351
Tel: (866) 749-2332 • Fax: (866) 211-2332
Email: hwolfman@thebchgroup.com
Web Site: http://thebchgroup.com
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Present occupation:
Public Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:35   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:25 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:80 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:20 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:75 %

Other relevant information:
Haag Certified Residential Roofing Inspector
Licensed Insurance Consultant
Large Loss Expert
Flood Certified
Serve on the FAPIA Board of Directors
Earthquake Certified

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:9 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:12 Other:12

Educational degrees / certifications:
Was a contractor for the Carriers prior to becoming an adjuster

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