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This expert has over 50 years of experience in the field of insurance claims. He has experience working in in claim handling custom and practice, claim adjusting, coverage interpretation, and SIU practices. He is certified as a Casualty Claims Law Associate, Legal Principals Coverage Specialist, and a Registered Professional Adjuster, among others. He is active as a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, previously serving as the President of the Orange County Chapter, and is a Board Member of the California Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters. He has previously worked for insurance companies such as CIGA, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, and CNA Insurance. He currently serves as the President and Senior Insurance Claims Consultant for an insurance firm in California.
President & Senior Insurance Claims Consultant, An insurance consultancy in CA
Yorba Linda,
California
This expert began his career in underwriting in the 1960's, managing a regional general agency with broad underwriting authority specializing in property real and personal coverage, running the gamut from simple auto and homeowners’ policies to complex property, inland marine, manufacturer’s output and ocean marine policies. When he sold his agency in 1988, he had 60 employees and annual revenues in excess of $10,000,000. His career also includes a wealth of claims experience, personally having draft issuing authority to settle claims for a number of different insurance carriers. He currently manages a consultancy dedicated to standard of care issues special realationships underwriting and claims handling issues.
Principal, An underwriting and claims consultancy in CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), State University of New York at Farmingdale
Boulder,
Colorado
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What Can a Property Insurance Expert Witness Opine On?
Policy Underwriting
Assessing risk to issue policies.
Claims Processing
Evaluating and settling insurance claims.
Risk Assessment
Analyzing properties for potential risks.
Premium Calculation
Determining insurance costs for coverage.
Coverage Review
Evaluating policy terms and conditions.
Loss Prevention Consulting
Advising on reducing property risks.
FAQs for Property Insurance Expert Witnesses
What is a property insurance expert witness?
A property insurance expert witness is a qualified professional who explains policy coverage, claims, and industry standards in legal disputes. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, testifying in court, and clarifying complex insurance issues.
What types of cases can a property insurance expert witness provide opinion on?
A property insurance expert witness handles claim denials, coverage disputes, bad faith, valuation/appraisal, underwriting, policy interpretation, and catastrophe loss cases.
How can a property insurance expert witness strengthen coverage interpretation disputes?
A property insurance expert witness strengthens coverage interpretation disputes by clarifying policy language, industry standards, and claim practices with objective, specialized analysis.
What specific methodologies does a property insurance expert witness use to quantify loss?
A property insurance expert witness quantifies loss using policy analysis, damage inspections, repair cost estimating, depreciation and replacement cost calculations, and market value comparisons.
What qualifications should counsel require from a property insurance expert witness?
Counsel should require a property insurance expert witness to have industry certifications, claims-handling experience, policy interpretation expertise, and proven courtroom testimony experience.
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