Florida Umpire List
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 3 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 12 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 22 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Appraiser/Umpire/Public Adjuster
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 100 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 15 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 45 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Licensed 36 years in Florida as Independent and Public Insurance Adjuster.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction and estimating as well as policy
coverage and associated legal issues. Having worked for many years as an IA
(most recently in Houston, Texas, 2008) as well as a PA provides me with the
balanced perspective and knowledge to function effectively as an Umpire.
Educational degrees / certifications:
New York Institute of Technology, B.A., 1970
Florida All-Lines Adjuster, 1972
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 18 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 18 |
Other: | General Adjuster: 11 yrs Proprietor and President of “Claim Services” |
Profession:
Independent Adjuster/General Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 700 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 1 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 100 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
In the past, judges and attorneys seeking remedy for both policyholders and
insurers have learned that Umpires or Appraisers were not as easy to find as
they first thought, as is true in a number of Counties in California. There hasn’t
been a shortage of claims requiring resolutions. The Apprasial or Umpire claim
resolution process was facilitated by only a few commited claims professionals,
many known only by word of mouth.
Our experience is primarily through the Insurance industry. The service is
codified to a degree as in the Windstorm Insurance Network, so the method
and formula is consistent with usual and customary practices in all settlement
negotiations that take place in the field, in arbitration, mediation, or in mandatory
settlement conferences. Historically, cases worked as Appraisers result in
the cases settling without an Umpire. And where it didn’t, clearly the Umpire
was vital ti its successful resolution or the path it takes. Seasoned personnel
understand positions being presented, respect contentious and meritorious
issues already developed by both sides to the forum. The process works toward
fair resolutions.
Our service area since 1990 has been in Southern and Central California,
including the coastal communities. Since 2002, service has called to other
states including Southern (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas), Midwest,
and New England States. Please feel free to refer representatives to our office
to discuss services. Requests for service are considered once preliminary information
is considered on each case.
Educational degrees / certifications:
Business & Sociology, University of Iowa
Computer abd Accounting, Philips College
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 10 |
Other: | 15 years as Insurance Broker prior to going full time as IA. |
Profession:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 250 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 100 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 6 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 32 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 22 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 20 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 80 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Participated in over 30 mediations arriving at satisfactory conclusions
to over 80% of them.
Educational degrees / certifications:
A.A., Business Administration, 1970
Safeco H.O. School, 1st in class, 1971
Numerous CE classes and legal seminars
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 6 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | |
Profession:
Public Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser /Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 100 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Educational degrees / certifications:
ACA, 2003
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 1 |
Other: | General Contractor: 25+ yrs. |
Profession:
Appraiser/Contractor/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 70 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 100 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Working in Construction since 1969.
Working as President of Wareham Construction, Inc. since 1984 as Insurance
Repair Contractor.
Independent Adjuster since 2008.
Experience with repairs of all Florida Hurricanes since 1992.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 14 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Independent Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Resume Highlights:
14 years experience as Catastrophe Loss Specialist in both residential and
commercial claims
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S. Texas A&M University, Marketing
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | Contractor: 26 yrs. Appraiser/Umpire: 5 yrs. |
Profession:
Contractor/Restoration/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 96 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 23 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 43 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
President of Restoration Specialist of Florida, Inc.
Contractors for the Insurance Industry and High Line Renovation Specialists.
Appraiser and Umpire
Educational degrees / certifications:
Hillsborough Community College
University of South Florida
IOT Certified Mold Remediator
State Certified Residential Contractor
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 4 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 1 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 14 |
Other: | Contractor: 5 yrs. |
Profession:
Appraiser/Consultant/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 250 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 5 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 90 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Detail oriented with strong negotiating skills.
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A. South California College, 1986
ACU, Central Florida Unioversity, 2005
NFIP RCBAP Certification
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 2 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 5 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Appraiser/Adjuster/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 10 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 20 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 80 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed Florida Adjuster-All Lines
NFIP Certified
Attended numerous seminars and conferences relating to insurance claims,
policies and procedures
My Safe Florida Home Certified Inspector