Blog: insurance appraiser

I began my career in insurance claims over 25 years ago. As an independent property damage insurance claim adjuster, I handled losses caused by water, mold, fire, hurricanes, vandalism, theft, and wind damage. Back then, things were different. I had the discretion to meet homeowners and business owners face-to-face, look them in the eye, evaluate…

Since I began my career in insurance adjusting in November 1999 with GAB Robins, a major national and international adjusting firm with over 300 offices, I’ve seen how insurance estimating software has evolved. As an independent adjuster, I conducted daily inspections and created damage estimates for numerous insurance companies partnered with GAB Robins to handle…

You might be surprised to learn that Florida has no licensing law that governs insurance claim appraisal. Appraisal is used for residential and commercial insurance claims when there is a dispute in the amount of property damages. Appraisals have been used to value small residential claim disputes for only $5000 or $10,000 and large commercial…

As Hurricane Irma’s destruction is now on its third year, many Floridians are still recuperating from the damage that the hurricane left in its wake. Luckily for Florida policyholders, it’s not too late to file insurance claims to help fund their roof and interior repairs. Many people are filing claims now because they only just…

Most appraisal clauses found in Florida insurance policies apply to disputes over “the amount of loss or damage.” It is widely known that appraisals may not resolve disputes over the insurance coverage. However, there are times when the line between coverage and the amount of the loss is difficult to see. A frequent dispute seen…

A good independent insurance appraisal will save everyone time, headaches, and hassle—but here it is important to point out that not all insurance appraisers are created equal. And, given the important work they do, it’s imperative that policyholders find the best damage appraiser. Speed Appraisers should be fast, but also thorough; they need to meticulously…