Insurance Appraisal & Umpire Services

When disputes arise regarding property damage claims, appraisal and umpiring play a crucial role in reaching a fair resolution. Insurance appraisal and umpiring are dispute resolution methods used when there’s a deadlock between you and your insurance company concerning the value of property damage. It involves independent assessment and decision-making to resolve disagreements. When disputes arise between you and your insurance company regarding property damage claims, appraisal and umpiring play a crucial role in reaching a fair resolution.

How Insurance Appraisal & Umpiring Work:

Initiating the Process:

  • Request appraisal and agree on the appraisers.


Assessment Phase:

  • Each appraiser evaluates the damages independently.


Umpire’s Role:

  • If the appraisers can’t agree, an umpire is called upon to make a binding decision.


Benefits of Insurance Appraisal & Umpiring:

  • Neutral Resolution: A fair and unbiased decision by neutral parties.
  • Faster Resolution: Helps resolve disputes more quickly than legal proceedings.
  • Cost-Efficient: Generally, less expensive than legal battles.


Property Claims

When disaster strikes, or when an unexpected event damages your property, the journey to recovery often begins with an insurance claim. This is where the role of a Field Adjuster becomes crucial. We provide a complete scope of labor and materials in our estimate of the costs of repairs of the Home or Property involved.


On site inspections

The onsite assessment is where our expertise really comes into play. During the visit, we conduct a thorough investigation of the damage. We take photographs, interview witnesses, and gather any other evidence that can help us understand what happened. We use tools like Xactimate estimating software to create detailed estimates of the repair costs. These estimates are based on our observations and the information gathered during the onsite assessment.

Experience

Our owner Jason Lee is a Certified Property Insuarance Appraiser through IAUA (Insurance Appraisal & Umpire Association).  20 years of experience working as a licensed Insurace Adjuster handling homeowners property and casualty claims, commericial property claims, liability, and flood. Earthquake and flood certifications (NFIP). Prior work experience in roofing, home remodeling, contents restoration, and specialized demolition.

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