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Present occupation:
Public Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 9 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 33 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 67 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
Public Insurance Adjuster with construction background as a state of Florida
contractor who has also settled thousands of claims for major insurance companies.
Strengths include knowledge and understanding of policies, endorsements,
building codes, coverage issues, and professional estimates. Code of ethics
dictate that knowledge of policy, scope of covered damages, and an accurate
repair estimate determine the amount of the settlement rather than personal or
professional alliances or opinions.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 2 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 10 |
Other: | Florida Contractor: 14 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A., 1978
Florida Licensed Adjuster, 1997 #A002288
Public Insurance Adjuster, 2007 #A002288
Member of Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, 2007
Present occupation:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 300 |
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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Other relevant information:
Extensive knowledge in residential/commercial construction. Worked as an
estimator for several years with a preferred contractor. Projects included new
construction, restoration, mold/asbestos remediation and contents evaluations.
Strong ability to evaluate a loss and determine a fair, equitable decision.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 8 |
Other: | General Contractor/Estimator: 9+ yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A. Degree, Business Administration/Finance, California State
University, Fullerton
Present occupation:
General Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 150 |
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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Other relevant information:
19 years of experience handling all aspects of commercial, residential
and condominium losses.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 19 |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
All Lines Adjuster
NFIP Certified
AA Degree
Present occupation:
Appraiser/Public Adjuster/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 40 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 20 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 40 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Other relevant information:
Over 40 years collective in all areas of insurance & construction.
Captain and First Engineer RS/V, F/V Bering Sea and Pacific Rim.
Design & build heavy weather commercial vessels.
General Contractor, Heavy Commercial
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 6 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 14 |
Other: | Large Loss Consultant: 15 yrs. General Contractor: 29 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Business Administration, Western State College, Gunnnison, Colorado
Petroleum & Turbine Technology, KCC Kenai, Alaska
Texas & Florida Adjuster
NFIP Certified
State Farm Certified
Attended and completed numerous seminars and insurance certification courses.
Present occupation:
General Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 100 |
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: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 3 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Bachelor of Business, Finance, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL., 2006
Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 200 |
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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Other relevant information:
Highly efficient bilingual professional with an extensive legal background, a
strategic thinker, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate
complex property issues fairly. Over six years of insurance industry experience
relating to property, vehicle and personal injury. Frequently cited by colleagues
for strong decision making skills, professionalism, fair and consistent results.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | Public Insurance Adjuster: 4 yrs. Plaintiff work (Insurance): 8 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
University of Miami School of Law, Masters of Law in Real Property
Development (LLM), 2001
St. Thomas School of Law, J.D. Degree, 2000, Dean’s List Spring, 1999
Florida State University, B.S. Degree, 1995
State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Agent and Public Insurance Adjuster
United States Marine Corps, Reserve, Sgt.
Present occupation:
Public Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 80 |
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: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 3 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Miami Dade Community College, Associate of Arts
State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster
Present occupation:
Appraiser/Expert Testimony/Code Expert/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 550 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 25 % |
| 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 President and owner of Dash Construction Consultants, Inc., a Florida
licensed general contracting and roofing contractor, I have been overseeing the
rebuilding of hurricane and fire damaged homes since Hurricane Andrew in
1992, as an insurance company contractor and policy holder contractor. I have
served as an Estimator, Expert Witness, and Appraiser for multi-million dollar
losses for the insurance company and the insured, as well as being appointed
as the Umpire. I also represent homeowners for both zoning and building violations
with the local municipalities, as well as perform expert testimony and consulting
services for attorneys, public adjusters, and insurance iompanies. Visit
my website at http://www.dashinfo.com
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 5 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | Insurance Restoration Contractor: 18 yrs. Construction Consultant : 20 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed Insurance Agent, Ohio, 1971
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Fl, 1988
President of Dash Construction Consultants, Inc., 1992 to Present
Flood Certification, 2009
Present occupation:
General Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Mediator/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 100 |
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: | |
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Other relevant information:
Construction consultant with extensive field operations with engineering.
Settlement of large commercial property losses.
Extensive construction defect investigations and settlements.
Thousands of hurricane, earthquake, and storm related losses.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 21 |
Other: | Construction consultant/Building Contractor in residential and commercial industry: 18 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S. Business Administration, 1971
Property Claim Law Associate, 2001
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), current
Vale Technical School
Many mold/remediation courses/seminars
All-lines Adjuster - Florida
Licensed Florida Realtor
National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Present occupation:
Appraiser/Consultant/Cause & Origin Specialist/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 332 |
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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Other relevant information:
Former: Insurance company adjuster, Claims Examiner, Claims Office Manager,
Independent Adjuster, Catastrophe Adjuster, Public Insurance Adjuster, Cause &
Origin Specialist, Insurance Consultant, Expert Witness for Construction Defect,
Independent Adjusting Firm Owner, Public Adjusting Firm Owner and Former
General Contractor.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 5 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 4 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 11 |
Other: | Appraiser/Umpire: 3 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
Collins Center for Public Policy Umpire Certified
Former NFIP and FWUA Certified
FEMA Certified
Carolina & Texas Windpool Certified
Former Collier County Builders Association
Mold, Water Restoration, Construction Defect Courses
Former Army Corp of Engineers
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