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If you live in North Carolina and have an insurance settlement negotiation, you may hit upon that an umpire is required to settle differences between two appraisers. Whether you are a homeowners insurance policyholder or an insurance carrier, you may be called upon to seek out a highly-qualified umpire. 

 

What do North Carolina umpires do?

In North Carolina, umpires are specialists that act as independent mediators between two claim appraisers that cannot come to a negotiated agreement on their own. North Carolina umpires are often independent claim appraisers, insurance attorneys, or public adjusters that have the insurance evaluations knowledge necessary to evaluate the dubious claim.

 

For instance, if you live in North Carolina and feel like an insurance settlement offer is inaccurate, you may hire your own insurance claims appraiser. Now, what if the two claim appraisers' estimates are significantly different? They might be able to bargain for a decent negotiation. But if the insurance appraisers cannot, then that's where an umpire plays an important role. Professional insurance umpires understand North Carolina's construction industry, local building concerns, and associated charges. Look for a North Carolina umpire who is informed about the insurance concerns that matter the most to you.

 

While the North Carolina Department of Insurance controls insurers, umpires are not generally licensed in any state. While specific umpire licensing is not required by North Carolina, most umpires hold qualified credentials. For example, if the umpire is also an independent public insurance adjuster, then he has met North

Carolina's insurance processes for the profession. In addition, insurance attorneys must keep up their licenses for practicing law.

 

If you are an insurance policyholder occupied in an insurance negotiation in North Carolina, hiring an umpire to assist the two claim appraisers negotiate a fair agreement is a step in the right direction to be certain that you are treated fairly by your insurance company.

 

This compilation of NC umpires contains pros that are happy to serve North Carolina homeowners living from Cary, North Carolina to Raleigh and points beyond. These umpires live right here in the 12th state in the U.S., and comprehend the insurance settlement concerns and remodeling and rebuilding expenses that occur in the Tar Heel State.

 

Click on North Carolina for a compilation of umpires serving North Carolina policyholders with every one of their insurance policy disputes.

 

Darryl DavisView / Print the Darryl Davis Record Only
DDavis & Associates Inc
10858 NW 7th St
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Tel: (954) 755-0419 • Fax: (954) 755-9144
Email: ddavispa@myacc.net
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Present occupation:
Insurance Claim Consulting

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:100   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:25 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:90 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:10 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:75 %

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:12 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:5 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:18 Other:

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

RPA - Registered Professional Adj - 1998

Robert BessermanView / Print the Robert Besserman Record Only
Accord Appraisal Group
21311 Millbrook Ct.
Boca Raton, FL 33498
Tel: (888) 910-9111 • Fax: (561) 479-3686
Email: ribesserman@aol.com
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Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:6   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:25 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:75 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:75 %

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:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:10+ Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster: Other:

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

Stephen HadhaziView / Print the Stephen Hadhazi Record Only
10311 Emnora
Houston, TX 77043
Tel: (713) 689-9177 • Fax: (281) 596-7508
Email: stephen@docudamage.com
Web Site: http://www.docudamage.com
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Present occupation:
Public Insurance Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:925   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:8 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:92 %

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:

Insurance Company:0 Law Firm (Plaintiff):0
Public Adjuster:11 Law Firm (Defense):0
Independent Adjuster:1 Other:

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

Gregory T. BarnhillView / Print the Gregory T. Barnhill Record Only
Crawford Technical Sevices
3100 S. Gessner, Suite 518
Houston, TX 77063
Tel: (713) 407-7217 • Fax: (713) 621-8803
Email: Gregory_Barnhill@us.crawco.com
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Present occupation:
Executive General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:300   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:90 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:25 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:75 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:10 %

Other relevant information:
CV available on request

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:7 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:25 Other:

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

Dave MasseyView / Print the Dave Massey Record Only
American Vanguard Public Adj’s
4141 SW Freeway, Suite 425
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713) 572-1600 • Fax: (281) 754-4191
Email: americanvanguard@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: http://americanvanguardinternational
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Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:4   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:100 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:0 %

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:25 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:2 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:23 Other:

Steve EdwardsView / Print the Steve Edwards Record Only
City Wide Construction
6507 Killough
Houston, TX 77086
Tel: (281) 850-5620 • Fax: (281) 715-5000
Email: citywideconst07@yahoo.com
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Present occupation:
General Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:42   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:15 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:100 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:0 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:85 %

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:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster: Other:25

Mr. Harvey S WolfmanView / Print the Mr. Harvey S Wolfman Record Only
THE BCH GROUP
10250 NW 46 St
Sunrise, FL 33351
Tel: (866) 749-2332 • Fax: (866) 211-2332
Email: hwolfman@thebchgroup.com
Web Site: http://thebchgroup.com
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Present occupation:
Public Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:35   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:25 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:80 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:20 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:75 %

Other relevant information:
Haag Certified Residential Roofing Inspector
Licensed Insurance Consultant
Large Loss Expert
Flood Certified
Serve on the FAPIA Board of Directors
Earthquake Certified

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:9 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:12 Other:12

Educational degrees / certifications:
Was a contractor for the Carriers prior to becoming an adjuster

Ms. Melanie Yvonne LabrieView / Print the Ms. Melanie Yvonne Labrie Record Only
Melanie Labrie
1015 Southern Hills Road
Kingwood, TX 77339
Tel: (713) 292-4593 • Fax: (866) 929-1926
Email: texascatadjuster@yahoo.com
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Present occupation:
Independent General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:53   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:100 %

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:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:8 Other:General Contractor 20+

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

Eric ThomasView / Print the Eric Thomas Record Only
Eric Thomas, Inc.
P.O. Box 1751
Richmond, TX 77406
Tel: (281) 687-0664 • Fax: (800) 824-3406
Email: eric@ericthomasinc.com
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Present occupation:
Insurance Consultant

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:126   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:22 %
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:37 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:63 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:78 %

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Insurance Company:12 Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster: Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:4 Other:

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

Mr Randell SmithView / Print the Mr Randell Smith Record Only
12407 Roy Rd
Pearland, Tx 77581
Tel: 713-522-9463 • Fax: 866-627-6191
Email: adjusterpublic@aol.com
Web Site: apublicadjuster.com
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Present occupation:
Public Adjuster, General Contractor /Roofing Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed:50   Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire:
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser:99 % Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company:1 %
Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser:

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:

Insurance Company: Law Firm (Plaintiff):
Public Adjuster:3 Law Firm (Defense):
Independent Adjuster:8 Other:35+ years Construction

Educational degrees / certifications:
Certified General Contractor
Certified Roofing Contractor

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