Texas Umpire List
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 8 |
Other: | General Contractor/Estimator: 9+ yrs. |
Profession:
Independent Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 300 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 1 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 100 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
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.
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A. Degree, Business Administration/Finance, California State
University, Fullerton
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 6 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 14 |
Other: | Large Loss Consultant: 15 yrs. General Contractor: 29 yrs. |
Profession:
Appraiser/Public Adjuster/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 40 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 20 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 40 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
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
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.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 3 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | |
Profession:
General Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 100 |
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: | |
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Educational degrees / certifications:
Bachelor of Business, Finance, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL., 2006
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 21 |
Other: | Construction consultant/Building Contractor in residential and commercial industry: 18 yrs. |
Profession:
General Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Mediator/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 100 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 75 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Construction consultant with extensive field operations with engineering.
Settlement of large commercial property losses.
Extensive construction defect investigations and settlements.
Thousands of hurricane, earthquake, and storm related losses.
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S. Business Administration, 1971
Property Claim Law Associate, 2001
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), current
Vale Technical School
Many mold/remediation courses/seminars
All-lines Adjuster - Florida
Licensed Florida Realtor
National Association of Subrogation Professionals
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 5 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 4 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 11 |
Other: | Appraiser/Umpire: 3 yrs. |
Profession:
Appraiser/Consultant/Cause & Origin Specialist/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 332 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 20 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 80 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Former: Insurance company adjuster, Claims Examiner, Claims Office Manager,
Independent Adjuster, Catastrophe Adjuster, Public Insurance Adjuster, Cause &
Origin Specialist, Insurance Consultant, Expert Witness for Construction Defect,
Independent Adjusting Firm Owner, Public Adjusting Firm Owner and Former
General Contractor.
Educational degrees / certifications:
Collins Center for Public Policy Umpire Certified
Former NFIP and FWUA Certified
FEMA Certified
Carolina & Texas Windpool Certified
Former Collier County Builders Association
Mold, Water Restoration, Construction Defect Courses
Former Army Corp of Engineers
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 2 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 10 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Appraiser/Umpire
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: | |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
My commitment to you as your appointed appraiser or umpire is to objectively
investigate the claim and in a reasoned and thoughtful manner determine the
actual damages and accurate cost of repairs.
With greater than 12 years in the insurance industry investigating, negotiating
and settling commercial, residential, and liability claims ranging from thousands
to millions of dollars, I have dedicated myself to properly investigate damages,
determine an accurate cost of repair, and provide a fair settlement to the insured.
I have received praise from insurers and insured regarding my integrity,
impartiality and evenhandedness.
Specifically, I have managed claims for condominum associations, manufacturing
plants, road construction projects, hotels, small local businesses, and large
global corporations, as well as, handled natural disasters (Hurricanne Bonnie,
Floyd, Isabelle, Charlie, Francis, Jeanne, Irene, Katrina, Wilma and Ike), manmade
disasters, liability, fire, theft, and other claims for multiple insurance carriers.
Additionally, I have more than 2 years experience resolving complex mold
claims that involved working with professional engineers, Certified Industrial
Hygenist (CIH), and mold remediation contractors.
Educational degrees / certifications:
Fluent in 6 languages including Spanish, French, Italian, and Hebrew.
Commercial Property Adjusting Certificate, Vale National Training Center
Residential Building Damage Estimating Certificate, Vale National Training
Center, NFIP Certified, State Farm Insurance Flood, Windstorm & Hail certified
Independent Adjuster All Lines: DE, FL, GA, LA, NC, OK, OR, RI, SC, TX, VT
Bachelor of Science, Yeshiva University, Aix-les-bains, France, 1984-1987
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | 8 |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 5 |
Other: | General Contractor: 18 yrs. |
Profession:
Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 85 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 2 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 100 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Educational degrees / certifications:
General Contractor
University of Central Florida, Florida Insurance Institute
Accredited Claims Adjuster
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 10 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 11 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 500 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 60 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 40 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A., Criminal Justice, 1988
Legal Principles Claim Specialist, 1997
Associate in Risk Management, 1999
Associate in Claims, 1999
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, 2000
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 1 |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | 12 |
Other: | |
Profession:
Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 101 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 10 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 47 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Resume Highlights:
Independent General Adjuster and Contractor with extensive experience in
commercial, condo, and residential buildings. Partner in Frontier Adjusters,
2005-2007, and managed 18 Adjusters. Citizens quality control Adjuster,
2004-2005. Adjuster/Team Lead for Citizens (Florida 2005-2006). Licensed
General Contractor and state licensed roofer. Worked as a contractor or adjuster
for 12 hailstorms and 8 hurricanes.
Roofer/Contractor/Inspector for 19 years with hands on application experience
with heat weldable membranes, modified bitmen, titles, shakes, shingles, etc.
Expert at shrink wrapping buildings. Largest adjusted claim for insurer, 8.2
million. Largest construction contract, 3.2 million. Expert in damage detection,
thermal image reports, and construction consulting.
Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed Texas Insurance Adjuster 2003-2008
Licensed Florida Insurance Adjuster 2004-2007
Florida State Licensed Roofer and General Contractor
Commercial property adjuster, ISO policy accreditation, June 2007,
Vale Institute
Certified for heat weld-able membranes, Poly foam systems and
Modified bitumen.
Haag Certified Roof Inspector
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
Law Firm (Plaintiff): | |
| Public Adjuster: | |
Law Firm (Defense): | |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other: | Building Contractor & Construction Consultant: 32 Yrs. |
Profession:
Building Contractor & Construction Consultant/Appraiser/Umpire
Experience in insurance appraisals:
| Estimated Number of Appraisals Performed: | 300 |
Percentage of Appraisals acting as the Umpire: | 95 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals representing the Policyholder as an Appraiser: | |
Percentage of Appraisals representing the Insurance Company: | 3 % |
| Percentage of Appraisals acting as an Appraiser: | |
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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S., Civil Engineering, Lafayette College, 1977