Louisiana Umpire List

Louisiana Umpire List

If you live in Louisiana and have an insurance policy claim disagreement, you may find that an umpire is required to navigate differences between two appraisers. Whether you are an insurance policyholder or an insurance company, you may be called upon to find a highly-qualified umpire. 

What do Louisiana insurance umpires do?

In Louisiana, umpires are pros that act as fair and unbiased umpires between two insurance appraisers that cannot come to a negotiated agreement on their own. Louisiana umpires are often private insurance claims appraisers, insurance attorneys, or public adjusters that have the insurance evaluations knowledge needed to appraise the uncertain claim.

For example, if you live in Louisiana and feel like an insurance settlement is not correct, you may find it beneficial to hire your own claim appraiser. However, what if the two insurance claims appraisers' estimates are dramatically different? They might – or might not – be able to bargain for a fair settlement. When the two insurance appraisers cannot reach an agreement, then that's where an umpire becomes necessary. Professional insurance umpires recognize Louisiana's construction business, local building issues, and related expenditures. Look for a Louisiana umpire who is well-informed about the insurance concerns that matter the most to you.

While the Louisiana Department of Insurance governs insurance carriers, umpires are not usually licensed in any state. While exact umpire licensing is not required by Louisiana, most umpires hold

expert certificates and credentials. For example, if the umpire is also a public insurance adjuster, then he has met Louisiana's insurance regulations for that profession. Similarly, insurance attorneys must maintain their licenses for practicing law.

If you are a homeowners policyholder occupied in an insurance negotiation in Louisiana, hiring an umpire to help the two insurance estimators negotiate a fair agreement is an excellent way to ensure that you are treated justly by your insurance company.

This list of umpires are happy to serve Louisiana residents living from New Orleans, Louisiana to Baton Rouge and communities across the land. These umpires live and work right here in the 18th state in the United States, and realize the insurance settlement concerns and construction charges that occur in the Pelican State.

Click on Louisiana for a list of umpires serving Louisiana homeowners policyholders.

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Present occupation:
Insurance Claim Consulting

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

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

RPA - Registered Professional Adj - 1998

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Experience in insurance appraisals:

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:

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

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Present occupation:
Public Insurance Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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:

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

Present occupation:
Executive General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
CV available on request

Years experience in insurance industry:

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

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Years experience in insurance industry:

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
Certified and Accredited appraiser of personal property. Over 20 years of experience in antiques, artwork, autos, boats, designer furniture, rugs, electronics, silver, crystal, china. Forensic appraisals. Litigation experience.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
USPAP certified
ANA certified
ISA Machinery and Equipment courses 1&2
ISA Watercraft course,instructor writer
ISA Auto Courses 1,2,Deminished value
ISA CORE courses

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Present occupation:
Umpire/Mediator/Arbitrator/Senior Judge

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Years experience in insurance industry:

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

Present occupation:
General Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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:

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Present occupation:
Independent General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
Independent general adjuster with residential and commercial experience. I have over 15 years of experience in the insurance claims arena working both sides of the fence. I have an excellent background to help with the appraisal process. I have assisted in over 100 appraisals and have adjusted 1000’s of insurance claims. I am generally selected to do cleanup and re-inspects after the storm and will leave no stone unturned. On the other side I was a general contractor for over 20 years with 10 years of specializing in insurance claims. With my extensive knowledge in construction and adjusting, I have the tools needed to umpire your claim. I will be fair to the insured and the insurance company. My goal is to settle your claim in a fair and prompt manner.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Windstorm Insurance Network Umpire Certification, 2009
TWIA 2008
Licensed Adjuster in: TX, OK, FL, LA, AR, MS, MN, MI, SC, NC, GA. AL
NFIP Flood Certified, Residential and Commercial
Large Loss Specialist
Extensive Experience with Churches

Present occupation:
Insurance Consultant

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
Insurance professional with over 16 years of experience. Effective communicator with extensive claim negotiation skills.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A. Public Administration
University of Louisiana-Lafayette
NFIP Flood Certification

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