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For Appraisers

Two situations bring an appraiser here: we are the other appraiser on your file, or you and the other appraiser need an umpire.

When we are the other appraiser on your file

What to expect working across from us.

Each party appointed appraiser forms an independent opinion of the amount of loss. When we are appointed on a file, the other appraiser can expect prompt disclosure of any potential conflicts, an organized exchange of documentation and estimates, and inspections scheduled so both appraisers can see the same conditions.

We work to narrow differences item by item before an umpire is ever needed. Where we agree, that agreement is honored. Where we disagree, the difference is documented clearly, so any umpire work is limited to what actually remains in dispute.

When you both need an umpire

For both appraisers on a file, equally. You have already published the standard an umpire should be held to; this page is where we meet it.

Disclosure

Before accepting an umpire appointment, we disclose prior work, relationships, and any potential conflicts to both appraisers, and we accept only when both are satisfied we are free of them.

Neutrality

Every file receives the same preparation, the same questions, and the same technical scrutiny regardless of who made the appointment, and no engagement carries a financial interest in the outcome of any award.

Fees

Umpire fees are set out in writing before the engagement begins, shared by the parties as their policy and agreement provide, and never contingent on the outcome.

The Umpire Role, read in this order

Your umpire articles, sequenced from what the role is through what follows the award.

What Does an Umpire Do in a Property Insurance Appraisal Umpire vs Appraiser: Understanding the Difference in Roles What Happens When Appraisers Cannot Agree on an Umpire How Umpires Are Selected When Appraisers Disagree Umpire Selection Lists and How Panels Use Them Court Appointed Umpires: The Petition Process Qualities to Look for in a Qualified Umpire Why Construction Knowledge Matters in an Umpire Disclosure Standards for Umpire Candidates Umpire Neutrality: How Impartiality Is Maintained How Umpire Fees Are Structured and Shared Umpire Hearing Formats: From Desk Review to Site Meetings Preparing for an Umpire Meeting or Hearing Presenting Evidence to an Umpire Effectively The Umpire’s Decision Making Process Explained How Umpire Awards Are Drafted and Signed Can an Umpire Decision Be Challenged How Courts Have Viewed the Role of the Umpire

Vetting us as your umpire?

The full credentials register and disclosure practice are open. Then get in touch.