Minnesota Umpire List

Minnesota Umpire List

If you live in Minnesota and have an insurance policy claim dispute, you may unearth that an umpire is necessary to straighten out

differences between two appraisers. Whether you are a homeowners policyholder or an insurer, you may be called upon to discover a qualified umpire. 

What do umpires do?

In Minnesota, umpires are specialists that act as independent umpires between two claim appraisers that are deadlocked. Minnesota umpires are often independent claim appraisers, insurance attorneys, or public insurance adjusters that have the insurance evaluations knowledge necessary to assess the disagreed upon claim.

For example, if you live in Minnesota and think an insurance estimate is incorrect, you might hire your own insurance appraiser. Now, what happens when the two claim appraisers' approximations are considerably different? They may be able to negotiate a reasonable negotiation. But if the insurance estimators cannot, then that's where an umpire becomes necessary. Professional insurance umpires comprehend Minnesota's construction industry, building codes, and correlated expenditures. Look for a Minnesota umpire who is informed about the insurance settlement concerns that matter the most to you.

While the Minnesota Department of Commerce regulates insurance companies, umpires are not usually licensed in any state. While specific umpire licensing is not required by Minnesota, most umpires hold qualified licenses. For instance, if the umpire is also a public adjuster, then he has met Minnesota's licensing requirements for insurance agents and adjusters for that particular profession.

Likewise, insurance attorneys must maintain their licenses for practicing law.

If you are a homeowners insurance policyholder mixed up in an insurance disagreement in Minnesota, hiring an umpire to assist the two claim appraisers settle a fair agreement is a terrific choice to be certain that you are treated honestly by your insurance carrier.

This listing of umpires are prepared to help Minnesota homeowners living from Duluth, Minnesota to Saint Paul and cities near and far. These umpires live and work right here in the 32nd state in the union, and comprehend the insurance claims concerns and remodeling and rebuilding expenses that occur in the North Star State.

Click on Minnesota for a directory of umpires helping Minnesota policyholders with each of their insurance settlement requirements.

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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:

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

Present occupation:
Public Adjuster, General Contractor /Roofing Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
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.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Certified General Contractor
Certified Roofing Contractor

Present occupation:
Umpire, Appraiser, General Adjuster, Consultant

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
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%
Other relevant information:
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!

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
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

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