Washington Umpire List

Washington Umpire List

If you live in Washington and have an insurance settlement dispute, you may soon find out that an umpire is needed to resolve differences between two appraisers. Whether you are a policyholder or an insurer, you may be called upon to find a highly-qualified umpire.  

What do insurance umpires in Washington state do? In Washington, umpires are pros that serve as unbiased umpires between two insurance appraisers that are deadlocked. Washington umpires are often private insurance estimators, insurance attorneys, or public insurance adjusters that have the insurance valuations knowledge required to appraise the disagreed upon claim.

If you live in Washington and feel an estimate is not correct, you may want to hire your own claim appraiser. However, what if the two insurance estimators' quotes are spectacularly different? Your appraiser and the insurance company appraiser may be able to negotiate a reasonable agreement. However if the insurance appraisers cannot, then that's where an umpire comes into play. Professional insurance umpires understand Washington's remodeling industry, local and state building codes, and the related building and replacement costs.

While the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner rules insurers, umpires are not generally licensed in any state. While exact umpire licensing is not required by Washington, most umpires hold professional certificates and credentials. For instance, if the umpire is also a public insurance adjuster, then he has met Washington's licensing requirements for insurance adjusters for his occupation. In addition, insurance attorneys must uphold their attorney's licenses.

If you are an insured engaged in an insurance disagreement in Washington, hiring an umpire to assist the two insurance appraisers settle a fair agreement is a smart way to ensure that you are treated equitably by your insurer. Look for a Washington umpire who is conversant about the claims issues that mean the most to you.

This list of umpires serve Washington policyholders living from Seattle, Washington to Olympia and points beyond. These umpires live right here in the 42nd state in the U.S., and appreciate the insurance issues and building and remodeling expenditures that occur in the Evergreen State.

Click on Washington for a compilation of umpires representing Washington 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:
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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