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I have over 40 years experience in the field of appraising, restoring, buying
and selling of all types of personal property. This experience was gained in our
family business, Rikki’s Studio Inc. (Miami, Fl 1955 -1994). I am very experienced
in the appraising of residential and commercial furnishings. These
include but are not limited to art, antiques, custom furnishings, commercial
equipment, office furnishings, etc. Years of experience in the interior decorating
of fine residences in South Florida. As a licensed Public Adjuster in the state of
Florida since 1993, I have adjusted numerous large loss claims, which include
the dwelling, contents and loss of use. Numerous times in the past three
decades, I have been qualified and testified as an expert witness in state and
federal courts. I have worked as an appraiser and restorer for many of the
insurance companies in Florida.
Received my Public Adjusters License in Florida in 1993 and have been active
in this field ever since. Also licensed as a Public Adjuster in Georgia, North
Carolina and South Carolina.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Associate of Arts - Miami-Dade College
International Society of Appraisers, Certified Member: 1995-2002
The University of Maryland University College: Appraisal Core Courses
101-103
Member of FAPIA
Professional Certification Board of the Real Estate Law Institute, current member

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Mr. Keys has approximately 30+ years experience in adjusting property insurance
claims. He began his career with Commercial Union Insurance Company.
He was later promoted to General Adjuster. He served as General Adjuster for
numerous states and as a catastrophe coordinator. In 1993, he became a
Public Adjuster. His firm specializes in Association claims. He is a past President
of F.A.P.I.A., and a member of the Board of Directors of N.A.P.I.A.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed in the states of FL, TX, TN, KY, GA, MS, NC & SC
B.S., Almeda University
Senior Professional Public Adjuster, S.P.P.A.
Past President of F.A.P.I.A
Board of Directors of N.A.P.I.A.
NFIP Certification

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State Farm Staff National Catastrophe Adjuster (6 years)
Independent Catastrophe Adjuster (6 years)
Worked over 5400 claims in 13 states on numerous types of catastrophic
weather events.
Public Adjuster (Texas)
Texas Dept. of Insurance approved course/CEU provider for
“Two-Story/Steep Rope & Harness”: the only course of it’s kind, developed by
me to train adjusters how to safely navigate steep and high roofs.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1988
Adjuster license, 1998
Hold licenses for GA, FL,and OK
Public Adjuster license, Texas, 2009

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Over 17 years experience in residential and commercial property losses
including fire, mold, water, windstorm, flood, and business interruption.
Licensed in Florida, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and
Nebraska. Consultant to Attorneys in several states.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
B.B.A. Finance- Florida International University, 1995
A.A. in Business Administration- Miami/Dade Community College, 1988
Certified Mold Technician, 2002
Certified Residential Roofing Inspector, 2007
California Earthquake Accredited, 2007

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31+ years experience in the insurance claims industry. Previously held positions
include regional claims manager for an insurance carrier, equity partner in a
regional independent adjusting firm and currently owner of my own firm.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida
Past President, Florida Association of Independent Adjusters
Member, Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
A.A., B.A. Management
Large Loss Certified for Wind & Flood
Construction experience
Past workshop panelist, Windstorm Insurance Conference
Allstate Tech-Cor I & II
Participated in claims up to eight figures

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Over 30 years managing buildings and facilities. Florida certified general
contractor licensed, Florida certified roofing contractor licensed, Florida
Community Association licensed. Appraisal for residential and commercial.
Served as Umpire.

Educational degrees / certifications:
State of Florida Certified General Contractor
State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor
State of Florida Community Association Manager
Thirty four plus years of service restoration
Bioaerosis Certified

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Licensed 36 years in Florida as Independent and Public Insurance Adjuster.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction and estimating as well as policy
coverage and associated legal issues. Having worked for many years as an IA
(most recently in Houston, Texas, 2008) as well as a PA provides me with the
balanced perspective and knowledge to function effectively as an Umpire.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
New York Institute of Technology, B.A., 1970
Florida All-Lines Adjuster, 1972

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Knowledge and experience in current construction methods, estimating, and
insurance coverage for the Residential, Multi-family, Commercial and Industrial
building trades and policies. Extensively involved in highrise construction as a
former journeyman in the Carpenter, Roofing, and Plastering Unions in Dallas
Texas. Experience includes re-roofing and re-construction of small residential to
large multi million dollar commercial losses. Available for Umpire Work anywhere
in Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and most
major cities in the United States.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Florida Public Adjuster All Lines P083671
Texas Adjuster - All lines TDI# 1227921
Texas Public Insurance Adjuster TDI# 1532880
Experience in General Contracting and Roofing Contracting Since 1971
Construction Licence Qualifier in the following states:
Class A General Contractor (Virginia)
BC General Contractor (Tennessee)
Residential Building Contractor (Minnesota)
Contractor / Salesman ( Maryland)
Certified General Contractor CGC 1513412
Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1328042

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Rick was born and educated in Tampa, Florida. After graduating from Jesuit
High School in Tampa, he went on to earn his B.A. in Business Management
from the University of South Florida’s College of Business Administration.
Rick completed the Property Loss Adjustment Class from Crawford &
Company’s University in Atlanta, GA, the only adjusters education program of
its kind. Successfully settled fire, flood, windstorm, vandalism, water losses, and
lightning, and explosion cliams for both commercial and residential properties.
He has also acted as an appraiser for various claims resulting in very successful
outcomes for the insured. Currently hold licenses in New York, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. A member of the National Association of
Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA), Windstorm Insurance Network Inc.,
Community Association Institute Suncoast Chapter, USF College of Business
Alumni Chapter, a past member of the President’s Circle of Clearwater
Chamber of Commerce and actively involved in Big Brothers, Big Sisters for
community service.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A., University of South Florida, 2005
Jesuit High School, Tampa, Fl, 2000
Crawford and Company University, Atlanta, GA, 2005
State Licenses: Florida - P006003
New York - PA-1097424
North Carolina - 8090263
South Carolina - 439634
Texas - 1399706
Also Licensed in Mississippi and Kentucky

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