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Present occupation:
Public Adjuster, General Contractor /Roofing Contractor

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As a General Contractor and Roofing Contractor since 1972 I am well versed in the construction of buildings and houses. I am therefore able to prepare all the necessary estimates and document all damages to real property. I have held General Contractor and Roofing licenses in six states and am still the qualifier for those licenses. I currently hold Certified General Contractor and Certified Roofer licenses in Florida.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Certified General Contractor
Certified Roofing Contractor

Present occupation:
Insurance Adjuster - Appraiser - Umpire

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Joe Brennan is President and owner/operator of Insurance Claims Group, Inc., a national independent adjusting, appraisal, and umpiring firm. Joe has been in the property loss business for more than 24-years. His loss experience began as a contractor / builder, which included water and fire damage restoration repair services. After 20-years of insurance restoration estimating and repair experience, Mr. Brennan became a licensed independent insurance claims adjuster. Joe has maintained his IICRC Certification in both Fire and Water Restoration and also maintains active adjuster licenses in 10-states. Throughout his career, he has handled many multi-million dollar losses, both commercial and residential. The amount of combined experience and knowledge of new construction, damage repairs, and insurance claims handling has advanced his ability to act as a Dispute Appraiser and Appraisal Umpire. Mr. Brennan is highly educated with the appraisal process and has acted as an appraiser and umpire on dozens of claims.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed General Contractor for 10-years.
IICRC Certified in Fire & Water Restoration.
NFIP Certified
Certifications from USAA, Nationwide, & Homewise

Present occupation:
Umpire, Appraiser, General Adjuster, Consultant

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Karl G. Bach
R.K. Bach & Associates
P.O. Box 2361
Palm City, FL 34991
Tel: 772-215-0324 • Fax: 772-283-7276
Email: rkbachassociates@yahoo.com
Present occupation:
Consultant/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
Est. No of Appraisals: 1000 +
Percentage for Insured: 17.5%
Percentage for Insurer: 17.5% Percentage as Umpire: 65%
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I have a thorough understanding of appraisal process and I am aware of the various factors that influence each party’s positions. I have a simple philosophy: It is what it is! I will not split the baby!

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Years experience in insurance industry:
Insurance Company: 6 Independent Adjuster: 6 Public Insurance Adjuster: 6 General Contractor: 4
Consultant: 5 Umpire: 5
Educational degrees, professional designation/certificates:
Florida Certified General Contractor (CGC)
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Florida Atlantic University
State Farm Insurance Claims School
Vale National Building Estimating Course
Certified Mold Remediator & Certified Mold Tester
Windstorm Insurance Network Certified Umpire 2005 to Present
Collins Center Approved Umpire
2008 Windstorm Insurance Conference presenter, “Appraisal and Changing Codes”
Windstorm Insurance Network Umpire Certification, 2007
Windstorm Insurance Network Advanced Umpire Certification, 2008
Windstorm Insurance Network Advanced Umpire Certification, 2009
HAAG Certified Residential Roofing Inspector 2009

Present occupation:
Floodplain and Insurance Consultant

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I am a nationally Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and in Texas my number is 003. I teach Floodplain Management for our Texas State Floodplain Management Association (TFMA) and have been for 10 years. I was an Insurance Adjuster for 12 years and grew up in the construction business. I was the Building Official and Floodplain Manager for the Village of Tiki Island Texas and was appointed as a Windstorm Inspector in Texas.

Present occupation:
Public Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

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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.

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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

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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.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A. Degree, Business Administration/Finance, California State
University, Fullerton

Present occupation:
General Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

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19 years of experience handling all aspects of commercial, residential
and condominium losses.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
All Lines Adjuster
NFIP Certified
AA Degree

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Public Adjuster/Umpire

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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

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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

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Bachelor of Business, Finance, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL., 2006

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

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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.

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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.

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