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Present occupation:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 500 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 45 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 50 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
December 2004 - present, Jim Reichle & Associates, Appraiser/Umpire;
Required Skills: Field Claims Handling- Appropriate Scope & Pricing applications,
Estimate Writing & Review; Negotiation Skills. April 2002- November
2004 Liberty Mutual Insurance Group. Claims Team Mgr. National Centralized
Catastrophe Unit. Required Skills: Customer Service, Field Deployment, Training
& Review, Coaching & Mentoring, Technical Claims Handling, Problem Solving.
2001-2002 Burton Claim Svc. Director of Marketing and General Adjuster.
Development of relationships with carrier clients; field adjusting. 1999-2001
Cigna/ACE Ins. Companies. Senior SE Regional Adjuster. Claims handling for
carriers & special markets- homeowner, farm, commercial, inland marine. 1987-
1999 Pinellas Adjustment Bureau, Inc. President & CAT Director. Pre-planning,
organizing, and staffing of field operations. Represented Nationwide, CNA,
Auto-Owners, Golden Eagle, NFIP, Omaha Indemnity, Bankers, Travelers,
Aetna, FWUA, and Safeco in Wind, Hail, Fire, Earthquake, Freeze, and Flood
claims. 1975-1987 Jim Reichle & Associates, Independent P&C Agency.
Auto-Owners’ best combined loss ratio- Florida, 1983/84/85/86 Management
& Development of P&C Business; claims handling; WIND Conference, Board
Member 2001-2007; WIND Program Chair 2002; WIND Umpire Program
Chair 2007-2008
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 5 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 28 |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Belhaven College- B.A., Management; University of Tampa, State of Florida
Property & Casualty Insurance 1975; University of South Florida-undergraduate
classes 1971-1973; Registered Professional Adjuster (RPA), September 1999
Florida 5-20 Independent Adjuster (All Lines); FWUA, personal, commercial
and condominium; NFIP, personal, mobile home, commercial/condo; SIMSOL
Estimating Software, Nationwide Trainer; WIND Conference, Board Member
2001-2007; WIND Conference Program Chair, 2002; 1998 - 2007, Board
Chair, 02/03; St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Council,
Chair,1985; Leadership St. Petersburg, 1981 Graduate
Present occupation:
Consultant/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 10 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 10 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 50 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
As a non-biased third party (CSI), I will provide an honest and comprehensive
resolution to all your construction related needs.
Mission Statement:
Deliver cost effective impartial evaluations
To treat “all” clients fairly & equally
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | Construction Consultant: 15+ yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Southern Loss Association, 2005-2009
Texas Windstorm Umpire Certification, 2009
30 years construction experience
Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire/Adjuster
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 600 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 10 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 70 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
Mr. Rodriguez has personally appraised or has had ultimate responsibility of
over two hundred seventy million dollars $270,000,000,00) of Katrina and
Wilma appraisal demand in Florida.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 4 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 4 |
Other: | Developer: 11 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Member of the Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association, Florida
Present occupation:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 400 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 15 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 85 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
Appraisal of insurance claims is a specialized field that requires years of experience
and extensive industry knowledge. I have the experience, knowledge and
ability to handle any size appraisal loss. I am constantly updating my network of
experts and actively follow current industry procedures and legislation to ensure
your appraisal is handled promptly and professionally. I have handled losses
throughout the state of Florida, including residential, commercial and large loss
exposures.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 12 |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
I attended Miami Killian Senior High and Miami Dade Community College in
South Florida. I was a Plumbing Contractor for ten years before getting into the
insurance adjusting business fifteen years ago. I was a catastrophe adjuster and
handled hurricanes, hail and flood claims in Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, North
Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. I was also an Office Manager for an
Independent Adjusting firm in Miami for ten years before establishing J&C
Claim Service, Inc. in 2006.
Present occupation:
Umpire / Appraiser
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 700 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 90 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | 15 % |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 85 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | 10 % |
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Other relevant information:
Have experience with CAT & Daily losses, residential and commercial. Have written and reviewed ample estimates and resolved claim issues. Provide damage assessments and valuations of properties. Strong communication skills for negotiations and resolving claims, mediations, appraisals and acting as umpire, most appraisals settle that I handle.
Act as liaison between different personality types. Strong management skills, self motivated and known to be fair. “It is what it is, don’t read into it”
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 10 |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Florida License – All Lines Adjuster – 1999 - current
NFIP Certified
Member of PCCP Association – 2004-2009
Member of FCAP Association – 2003 - 2009
Member of CACC Alumni Association – 1997 - 2009
HOA, Insurance & Finance Committee – 2006 - 2008
Board of Directors for the
South Florida Claims Association - 2006 - current
Windstorm Insurance Network Umpire Certification, 2007
Windstorm Insurance Network Advanced Umpire Certification, 2008, 2009
Present occupation:
Insurance Appraisal Umpire/Appraiser
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 600 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 40 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 60 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
41 years of Insurance Industry experience as Underwriter, Broker,
Claims Examiner, and Adjuster. 38 years of claims experience. Handled
600 appraisals acting as Appraiser. Acted as Umpire in another 150
appraisals.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 4 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 38 |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed All Lines Adjuster, State of Florida
Windstorm Conference Certified Umpire
Licensed, Canadian Independent Adjuster Conference
Designated as Property General Adjuster, GAB Business Services
Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 80 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 40 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 32 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
I have considerable experience on both sides of the issue. I have served as court
appointed Umpire on disputes where the parties were initially some 40 million
dollars apart. I am highly experienced in the appraisal process. I spend about
50% of my time in Florida and 50% in Texas. Travel is not normally an issue.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 34 |
Other: | General Contractor and Consultant: 18 yrs. |
Present occupation:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/ Appraiser/Mediator/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 700 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 70 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 29 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
President of Disaster Pro Consulting, Inc., a full service adjusting company
specializing in insurance damage appraisals and umpire services. We serve
the entire state of Florida.
I have a reputation for integrity and fairness when evaluating losses as an
Appraiser or Umpire. I do not believe in “splitting the baby” but instead award
on the proverbial phrase “it is what it is.” I have 15 years experience as a
restoration contractor and utilize this knowledge to fairly and accurately
evaluate the insurance claim.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 5 |
Other: | Insurance restoration: 15 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed and Insured ALL LINES Insurance Adjuster, 2006
MSM Degree, Management, Walsh College/Robert Morris, 1999
Certified Mold Remediator (CMR) through IAQA, 2004
ASCR Certified Small Business Recovery Planning, 1997
B.A. Degree, Accounting, Michigan State University, 1988
Vale Construction School Graduate, 1994
Present occupation:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Loss Consultant/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 150 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 10 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 70 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 4 |
Other: | Contractor/Mold Remediation/Emergency Services: 12 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Certified General Contractor (CGC)
Certified Indoor Enviromentalist (CIE)
Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS)
Certified Mold Remediator (CMR)
Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
Moisture Detection Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)
Property Claims Adjuster (PCA)
Present occupation:
Public Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/ General Contractor/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 100 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 10 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | 90 % |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 0 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
Over 30 years managing buildings and facilities. Florida certified general
contractor licensed, Florida certified roofing contractor licensed, Florida
Community Association licensed. Appraisal for residential and commercial.
Served as Umpire.
Educational degrees / certifications:
State of Florida Certified General Contractor
State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor
State of Florida Community Association Manager
Thirty four plus years of service restoration
Bioaerosis Certified
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