Insurance Appraisals
Independent appraiser support for disputed property claims involving scope, pricing, valuation, or documentation.
Best for residential and commercial property claim disputes.
Property claim appraisal and umpire support for disputed losses
Independent P&C claim services for disputed residential and commercial property losses, with appraisal, umpire, file review, and adjusting assignments informed by field adjusting, construction ownership, Xactimate estimating, and licensed multi-state claim experience.
Services
Role-specific support for disputed property claims
Appraisal is generally used when the dispute is about the amount of loss: scope, pricing, valuation, or repair method. Umpire, file review, and adjusting support are available when the file calls for that role.
Umpire Services
Neutral review for appraisal disputes where two appraisers need help resolving scope, price, or value.
Best for stalled or complex appraisal matters.
Independent Adjusting
Field or desk claim support for property losses that need clear facts, organized documentation, and practical handling.
Best for active files that need an experienced claim professional.
Claim File Review
Independent review of estimates, photos, scopes, and claim materials before negotiation or appraisal.
Best when you need the disputed issues summarized.
Credentials
Licenses, certifications, and field experience behind the opinion
Jesse's resume supports assignments with multi-state adjuster licensing, appraisal and umpire certifications, Xactimate estimating, construction ownership, and steep-roof inspection experience.
Resume-backed claim credentials
Licensed insurance adjuster in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, Louisiana, Oregon, North Carolina, South Carolina.
Certifications
- State Farm Certified
- P.L.A.N Certified Appraiser
- P.L.A.N Certified Umpire
- Xactimate Certified
- Wind & Hail Damage Certification
- Rope & Harness Certified - 2-Story / Steep Roofing Systems
Technical proficiencies
- Xactimate
- HOVER
- ITEL
- ClaimXperience
- XactContents
Relevant background
- Insurance appraiser and umpire, 2025-present
- Construction company owner, 2023-2026
- Independent insurance adjuster, 2018-2025
Claim strengths
- Residential and commercial property appraisal
- Insurance appraisal and umpire services
- Scope reconciliation and dispute resolution
- Steep and high-risk roof inspections
- Wind and hail damage assessment
- Construction methods and repair standards
- Defensible Xactimate estimating and reporting
- Carrier, contractor, and policyholder coordination
Fit & Intake
Start with the role, dispute, and deadline
Complex files are workable when the assignment role and disputed issues are clear enough to evaluate. Jesse confirms fit, timing, and role boundaries before engagement.
When to contact
- Scope, pricing, or valuation disagreement
- Appraisal clause invoked or being evaluated
- Umpire needed after appraisers reach an impasse
- File review needed before negotiation, appraisal, or reassignment
What to send
- Assignment role and deadline
- Loss location and property type
- Current estimates, photos, and reports
- Specific items still disputed
Service Area
Nationwide assignments with a Southwest focus
Wendt Appraisal Group reviews property claim assignments across the United States, with a practical focus on Southwest files where timing, travel, and local claim conditions matter.
Arizona & Southwest Service AreaPriority service area
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- Utah
- Colorado
- Texas
Common claim types
- Wind and hail
- Fire and smoke
- Water damage
- Roof and exterior
- Large loss
- Commercial property
Resources
Appraisal preparation
Short resources for the searches claim professionals and policyholders make before they send a disputed property file.
Appraisal
When to Invoke Appraisal for a Property Insurance Claim
Practical signals that a disputed property claim may be ready for appraisal instead of more back-and-forth estimating.
Claim Documentation
What to Send an Insurance Appraiser Before Review
A simple property claim intake checklist for faster appraisal, umpire, or file review conversations.
Umpire
Appraiser vs. Umpire in a Property Insurance Claim
The practical difference between an appraiser, an umpire, and a file reviewer in a disputed property claim.
FAQ
Quick answers before you send a claim
For carriers, policyholders, appraisers, and claim professionals.
Who can contact Wendt Appraisal Group?
Carriers, policyholders, public adjusters, appraisers, attorneys, and claim professionals may contact Jesse when a property claim needs appraisal, umpire, file review, or adjusting support.
Are coverage disputes part of appraisal?
Appraisal is generally focused on the amount of loss, such as scope, pricing, valuation, or repair method. Coverage questions should be addressed separately before the role is confirmed.
What makes a file ready for appraisal?
A file is usually stronger when the disputed items are specific, current estimates and photos are available, and known deadlines or appraisal materials can be shared up front.
Why does experience matter in appraisal or umpire work?
Disputed property files depend on construction knowledge, estimate review, documentation quality, and clear amount-of-loss boundaries. Jesse confirms the assignment role before engagement.
Next Step
Have a disputed property claim?
Send the file summary and disputed issues. Jesse will respond with availability, fit, and what is needed to move forward.
Fastest way to start
Use the contact form or email the file summary directly.