Appraisal Provision in Homeowners & Commercial Policies – Perspective by John Minor, Appraiser, Umpire
Appraisal Provision in Homeowners & Commercial Policies Appraisal has been around at least since 1888 in Scottish Union & National Insurance Company v Clancy but remains a lesser-known method of…
Large Loss Wind Damage Umpire Assignment – Houston, Texas
150,000 s.f. – Commercial Complete president John Minor CGC, CFM was asked by both parties to serve as umpire in this large loss property claims dispute. The loss was a…
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Chateau De La Mer Hurricane Katrina Wind V Flood 86,000 s.f.
86,400 s.f property damaged by wind and flood from Hurricane Katrina. John Minor served as the appraiser and expert on this claim that resolved successfully. The claim was well in excess of 10,000,000 dollars and required careful attention to the differences between the wind and flood damages.
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Steps to Getting Ahead of Builder Liability Claims
Builder liability claims are an interesting part of the expert business that is handled very differently from state to state depending on statute. The concept is relatively simple you start with…
Tuscaloosa tornado… 90 days later
Nearly three months after monstrous tornado ravaged Tuscaloosa and neighboring cities, business as usual is still a reality out of reach. While great strides have been made, the road to…
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Houston Property Appraisal: Commercial
These four buildings totaling more than 100,000 s.f of printing and paper warehouses were damaged by wind following Hurricane Ike. Complete, John Minor was selected to be the appraiser for…
Hurricane Ike Appraisals – Commercial Large Loss
Complete has been hired by a major insurer to work Hurricane Ike claims and as independent appraiser in Houston, Texas. The majority of these losses are associated with hotels, office complexes, churches and manufacturing facilities damaged by the winds from Hurricane Ike…more >>
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Appraisal as a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appraisal is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution included in most home and commercial property owner’s insurance policies. The process is informal and allows for the selection of an appraiser…
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Perdido Shores: Hurricane Ivan – Wind V Flood Expert John Minor
Perdido Shores, located gulf front on Perdido Key, was badly damaged by wind and flood from Hurricane Ivan. The property was a total loss and was razed as result of…
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Hurricane Claims Appraisal following Hurricane Ivan – Gulf Breeze
Complete was hired as appraisers for this beautiful property located in Gulf Breeze, FL. We had been recommended by the builder Mr. Roger Bontrager of Bontrager Builders who had restored…
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Appraisal of Aub Ward, Esq. residence in Baton Rouge following Hurricane Gustav
Complete was hired by this attorney/policy holder as appraiser to set the values associated with damages from Hurricane Ivan. A 60-80,000 pound tree impacted the residence causing structural damages through…
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Hurricane Katrina: Insurance Appraisals and Expert Witness Services
Complete was asked by major insurers to perform appraisal and expert witness services on dozens of properties on the coast of Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. Many of these losses were…
Wind vs. Wave at the Windstorm Insurance Conference in Houston
WIND vs. WAVE at the WIND Texas SymposiumApril 2, 2009 • Hilton Hobby Airport Hotel, Houston, TX Join professionals from all segments of the property insurance industry as they address…
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Private Residence Appraisal – Useppa Island, Florida
Useppa island off the coast of Southwest Florida received the direct eye passage from Hurricane Charlie in 2004. The residence was a two-story premium duplex and received massive damage from…
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Cook’ Paint and Body Shops – Florida Panhandle
Property Restoration Services – Hurricane Ivan, Dennis Complete has been pleased to be the restorer of choice for Cooks Paint and Body and related properties. Mr. Gene Cook selected Complete…
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Fire Loss: Ocean Springs, MS
In March of 2008 the fire consumed the residence and burned significant portions of the residence including the floor, wall and roof framing making a restoration impossible this time around….
