West Virginia Umpire List

West Virginia Umpire List

If you live in West Virginia and have an insurance settlement dispute, you might soon learn that an umpire is necessary to navigate differences between two appraisers. Whether you are a homeowners policyholder or an insurer, you may be called upon to seek out a qualified umpire. 

What do West Virginia umpires do?

In West Virginia, umpires are pros that act as impartial mediators between two insurance claims appraisers that cannot come to a negotiated agreement on their own. West Virginia umpires are often private insurance appraisers, insurance attorneys, or public insurance adjusters that have the insurance appraisals expertise needed to size up the disputed claim.

For example, if you live in West Virginia and believe that an insurance company estimate is inaccurate, you may hire your own insurance appraiser. However, what if the two insurance appraisers' figures and calculations are dramatically different? They might be able to bargain for a decent settlement. But if the claim appraisers cannot, then that's where an umpire comes into play. Professional

insurance umpires realize West Virginia's rebuilding industry, local building codes, and correlated outlays. Look for a West Virginia umpire who is well-informed about the insurance concerns that mean the most to you.

While the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner governs insurance companies, umpires are not generally licensed in any state. While exact umpire licensing is not required by West Virginia, most umpires hold qualified licenses. For instance, if the umpire is also a public insurance adjuster, then he has met West Virginia's insurance regulations for that profession. In addition, insurance attorneys must maintain their lawyer's licenses.

If you are an insurance policyholder mixed up in an insurance negotiation in West Virginia, hiring an umpire to help the two insurance estimators settle the matter is a smart way to make sure that you are treated fairly by your insurance company.

This directory lists many umpires serving West Virginia citizens living from Wheeling, West Virginia to Charleston and communities across the land. These umpires work right here in the 35th state in the country, and realize the insurance issues and building outlays that occur in the Mountain State.

Click on West Virginia for a directory of umpires serving West Virginia homeowners insurance policyholders with each of their insurance policy claim requirements.

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Years experience in insurance industry:

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
Past President of FAPIA, member of NAPIA, member of Better Business Bureau, Certified Mold Remediator, member of Windstorm Insurance network, member of PCCP

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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Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
Public Insurance Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
I primarily service the states of Florida & Texas, however I am available to serve as Umpire anywhere in the United States.

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
Executive General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
CV available on request

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
General Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
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.

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Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
Independent General Adjuster

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
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.

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
Insurance Consultant

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
Insurance professional with over 16 years of experience. Effective communicator with extensive claim negotiation skills.

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
Public Adjuster, General Contractor /Roofing Contractor

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
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.

Educational degrees / certifications:
Certified General Contractor
Certified Roofing Contractor

Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
Insurance Adjuster - Appraiser - Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
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.

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

Years experience in insurance industry:

Profession:
General Contractor/Insurance Restoration

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Resume Highlights:
Florida Licensed Insurance Adjuster for 30 years
Property General Adjuster
Certified Building Contractor
Certified ASCR Mold Remediator

Educational degrees / certifications:
AAS Degree, NYCCC
Licensed Building Contractor
Certified Mold Remediator

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