Texas Umpire List

Texas Umpire List

If you live in Texas and have an insurance claim negotiation, you may quickly discover that an umpire is required to resolve differences between two appraisers. Whether you are an insured or an insurance carrier, you may be called upon to find a qualified umpire in Texas. 

What do Texas insurance umpires do?

In Texas, umpires are professionals that act as unbiased moderators between two insurance claims appraisers that cannot come to a negotiated agreement on their own. Texas umpires are often independent claim appraisers, insurance attorneys, or public insurance adjusters that have the insurance estimating background needed to evaluate the disputed claim.

For example, if you live in Texas and believe that an estimate is off base, you might hire your own insurance appraiser to counter the insurance company’s appraisals. Occasionally, the two insurance claims appraisers' bids are worlds apart. When this happens, the appraisers try to bargain for a more equitable settlement. But if the insurance appraisers cannot agree, then that's where an umpire becomes necessary. Professional insurance umpires recognize

Texas's remodeling business, building codes, and associated expenses. Look for a Texas umpire who is up-to-date about the insurance claims concerns that matter the most to you.

While the Texas Department of Insurance manages insurance carriers, umpires are not usually licensed in any state. While particular umpire licensing is not required by Texas, most umpires hold expert licenses and certificates. For instance, if the umpire is also a public insurance adjuster, then he has met Texas's insurance regulations for the profession. Similarly, insurance attorneys must uphold their lawyer's licenses.

If you are a homeowners policyholder engaged in an insurance disagreement in Texas, choosing an umpire to assist the two insurance estimators come to an agreement is a terrific choice to ensure that you are treated justly by your insurance carrier.

This listing of insurance umpires contains Texas-based pros ready to serve Texas insureds living from Houston, Texas to Austin and communities across the land. These umpires work right here in the 28th state in the United States, and realize the insurance claims issues and building and construction expenses that occur in the Lone Star State.

Click on Texas for a listing of umpires representing Texas 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:

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:

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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:

Present occupation:
Public Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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:

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

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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

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