Conflict disclosures
Review the parties, representatives, property, claim, and prior professional relationships before accepting an appointment.
Neutral dispute resolution
Insurance Appraisal Umpire Services
Independent, organized umpire administration for Florida residential and commercial property appraisal matters.
Professional dispute services are administered separately from policyholder public-adjusting engagements. Conflicts are checked before an assignment is accepted.
Independent professional services
Neutral administration when appraisers cannot agree
An appraisal umpire is selected under the policy's appraisal process when the two appraisers cannot resolve disputed amount-of-loss issues. The umpire's role is distinct from policyholder advocacy and must be performed with independence, procedural consistency, and appropriate disclosure.
David Messeri accepts umpire assignments only after a conflict review. Communications, submissions, inspections, fees, and scheduling expectations are established at the outset so both sides understand how the matter will proceed.
Scope of engagement
Focused support for complex property-loss disputes
Scheduling and procedure
Set written expectations for submissions, communications, inspections, deposits, and administrative milestones.
Technical issue review
Evaluate the competing scopes, estimates, photographs, reports, and positions presented by the appraisal panel.
Clear award process
Work with the panel toward a documented resolution of the amount-of-loss issues properly submitted.
A disciplined process
Clear administration from intake through completion
- Policyholder and carrier appraisers
- Attorneys and appraisal counsel
- Residential appraisal panels
- Commercial and association appraisal panels
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Nomination review
Receive the appointment request and identify all parties, appraisers, counsel, and known interests.
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Conflict check
Disclose relevant relationships and confirm availability before the assignment is accepted.
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Case administration
Issue written procedures, collect materials, schedule activity, and keep panel communications organized.
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Evaluation and resolution
Review the submitted dispute and work toward an impartial, well-documented decision.
Discuss an assignment
Submit the matter for availability and conflict review.
Share the parties, property location, date of loss, claim number, requested role, and any scheduling requirements. No engagement exists until terms are confirmed in writing.
Request an Umpire Conflict Check