Maine Public Adjuster List
Other relevant information:
2 years as Licensed Public Insurance Adjusters, 15 years a Licensed All Lines
General Adjuster, NFIP Certified, FEMA Certified, Owner/Manager Meiyssel
Insurance Services LLC. Licensed Owner/Manager for Residential/Commercial
Contracting prior to 1995. Experience in building, Staff Adjusting, Independent
Catastrophe Adjusting and Public Adjusting
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 3 |
| Public Adjuster: | 2 |
| Independent Adjuster: | 10 |
Other:
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Educational degrees / certifications:
AA Liberal Arts with numerous additional studies and continuing education
including vocational instructor for Salish Kootenai College
Texas Licensed PIA, Texas Licensed All Lines Insurance Adjuster
NFIP Certification 1998-2009, FEMA Certification 1996-1998
Business Interruption Certification -1999
Hail Roof Certification (several years), 2007
Certification: Structural Engineering & Repairs, HVAC, Property Damage Claims,
water damage/pipe breaks, foundation repair,; 2006 Certification; Hail vs
Mechanical damage, Wind vs Wave, Structural Foundations vs Maintenance,
2005 Certifications; E&O losses, Commercial loss, Nation Wide Certification,
Certified State Farm, 1997,
Basic Estimating, Fire, Wind, Hail Flood, Numerous Allstate Certifications.
Other relevant information:
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:
| Insurance Company: | 7 |
| Public Adjuster: | 9 |
| Independent Adjuster: | 17 |
Other:
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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:
| Insurance Company: | 6+ |
| Public Adjuster: | 15+ |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other:
General Construction: 3 yrs. |
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
Other relevant information:
Over 25 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential construction.
Completed over 75 branch banks, 7 computer centers, over 150,000
square feet of office interiors, industrial build to suits, and residential properties
totaling over 180 projects to date. Included in the total were 21 houses rebuilt
after Hurricane Andrew and 4 homes rebuilt after Hurricane Wilma. Settled over
100 insurance claims after Hurricane Wilma as a Public Insurance Adjuster.
Currently an active Real Estate Broker managing and leasing 12 retail shopping
centers.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
| Public Adjuster: | 3 |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other:
General Contractor: 25 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S in Business Administration Real Estate, University of Florida, 1979
Minor in Building Construction, University of Florida, 1979
State of Florida Class “A” General Contractor’s License # CGC016227
Pre Engineered Metal Building Certification for American Building Company
State of Florida Professional Claims Adjuster License # PO280283
State of Florida Real Estate Broker License # BK322511
State of Florida Mortgage Broker License # MB0615176
Other relevant information:
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
Other relevant information:
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:
| Insurance Company: | 3 |
| Public Adjuster: | 12 |
| Independent Adjuster: | 22 |
Other:
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Educational degrees / certifications:
New York Institute of Technology, B.A., 1970
Florida All-Lines Adjuster, 1972
Other relevant information:
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:
| Insurance Company: | 14 |
| Public Adjuster: | 3 |
| Independent Adjuster: | 8 |
Other:
General Contractor/Roofing Contractor: 38 yrs. |
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
Other relevant information:
I am currently a bi-lingual Public Insurance Adjuster in Florida, and I have also
been licensed in North Carolina and Mississippi. I have represented policyholders
and insurance carriers in virtually all types of large losses, including several
multi-million dollar claims. I was vice president of claims for a statewide public
adjusting firm. I have previously served as a General Adjuster, Catastrophe
Coordinator and Regional Manager for a statewide independent adjusting firm.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 1 |
| Public Adjuster: | 6 |
| Independent Adjuster: | 8 |
Other:
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Educational degrees / certifications:
Stetson University, B.A., 1995
Farm Bureau Advanced Estimating School, 1996
Nationwide Advanced Property School, 1999
Certified AYO Citizens Windstorm Claims Handler, 1999
Certified Citizens Windstorm Claims Examiner, 2001
Various Claims-related seminars, conferences and classes
Other relevant information:
I have adjusted over 500 wind related estimates resulting in fair and equitable
settlements for both the Insurer and the Insured.
I am proficient with Xactimate all versions.
I have a thorough knowledge of the construction industry.
I prepare my own estimates.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | |
| Public Adjuster: | 6 |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other:
President American Packaging Co., Inc.: 30 yrs. |
Educational degrees / certifications:
BSEE, Carnegie Melon University
ACA
Other relevant information:
30+ years experience in first party property insurance claims. Routinely handle
appraisals for client losses. Member of American Arbitration Association.
Completed Alternative Dispute Resolution course given by American Education
Institute. Served as an Umpire in 3 multi-million dollar hurricane cases that
were successfully concluded.
Years experience in insurance industry:
| Insurance Company: | 10 |
| Public Adjuster: | 27 |
| Independent Adjuster: | |
Other:
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Educational degrees / certifications:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management, Marshall University, 1973
C.P.C.L.A, (Casualty Property Claims Law Associate), American Educational
Institute, 3 year insurance course study -casualty/property professional
designation.
A.D.R. Certificate, Alternative Dispute Resolution, certified American
Education Institute.
Former Director, NAPIA Board, FAPIA, Past President
Past President, Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc., 2004-2005
Windstorm Insurance Network Umpire Certification Panelist, 2008, 2009