Good Fit
Built for claim files where the open issue is specific.
The strongest first conversations identify the requested role, the dispute, the deadline, and the documents already available.
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 scoped around the claim and informed by 10+ years in insurance claims.
Dispute signals
- 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
Send first
- 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.
Priority 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
Services
Role-specific support for disputed property claims
Appraisal is the core. Umpire, file review, and adjusting support are available when the file calls for that role and the engagement clears fit and timing.
Insurance Appraisals
Independent appraiser support for disputed property claims involving scope, pricing, valuation, or documentation.
Best for residential and commercial property claim disputes.
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.
Process
Send the file. Confirm the role. Move with a clear next step.
A concise intake lets Jesse check fit, timing, role boundaries, and the materials needed to move the claim forward.
1. Send the file
Share the claim basics.
Include the claim number, location, assignment type, deadlines, estimates, photos, and appraisal materials when available.
2. Confirm fit
Jesse reviews role and timing.
The first review focuses on the requested role, available documentation, deadlines, and disputed issues.
3. Move the claim forward
Get clear next steps.
Deliverables may include appraisal work, umpire review, claim notes, file recommendations, or communication support.
Next Step
Need an appraiser or umpire?
Send the claim basics 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.
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.
What does Wendt Appraisal Group do?
Wendt Appraisal Group provides independent property claim appraisal, umpire, file review, and adjusting support for disputed P&C losses.
When should I contact Jesse Wendt?
Contact Jesse when a property claim has disputed scope, pricing, valuation, documentation, or an appraisal deadline.
What should I send first?
Send the loss location, assignment type, deadlines, current estimates, photos, appraisal materials, and a short summary of the disputed issues.