Tennessee Umpire List

Tennessee Umpire List

If you live in Tennessee and have a policy dispute, an umpire may be necessary to resolve differences between two appraisers. Whether you are a policyholder or an insurance carrier, you may be called upon to search for a highly-qualified umpire. 

What do Tennessee umpires do?

In Tennessee, umpires are specialists that act as unprejudiced arbitrators between two insurance claims appraisers that cannot come to a negotiated agreement on their own. Tennessee umpires are often private insurance estimators, insurance attorneys, or public insurance adjusters that have the insurance calculations background necessary to appraise the disagreed upon claim.

For example, if you live in Tennessee and believe that an insurance settlement offer is not accurate, you might hire your own insurance estimator. Now, what if the two insurance estimators' figures and

calculations are significantly different? They may be able to negotiate a just settlement. However if the insurance estimators cannot, then that's where an umpire plays an important role. Professional insurance umpires recognize Tennessee's construction industry, local building codes, and interconnected outlays. Look for a Tennessee umpire who is conversant about the insurance claims issues that mean the most to you.

While the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance rules insurance companies, umpires are not generally licensed in any state. While particular umpire licensing is not required by Tennessee, most umpires hold expert credentials. For instance, if the umpire is also a public insurance adjuster, then he has met Tennessee's insurance licensing regulations for his primary profession. Likewise, insurance attorneys must keep up their licenses for practicing law.

If you are a homeowners policyholder occupied in an insurance disagreement in Tennessee, hiring an umpire to assist the two insurance appraisers finalize the deal is a great first step to make sure that you are treated with fairness by your insurer.

Below is a compilation of Tennessee-based umpires that are willing to serve Tennessee insureds living from Memphis, Tennessee to Nashville and cities near and far. These umpires live right here in the 16th state in the country, and recognize the insurance claims issues and building and construction expenses that occur in the Volunteer State.

Click on Tennessee for a listing of umpires representing Tennessee homeowners insurance 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:

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:
Insurance Adjuster - Appraiser - Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
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.

Years experience in insurance industry:

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

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