Michael came to McLarens with experience in adjusting property claims, farm and ranch claims, as well as special investigations claims. He has also held supervisory level positions overseeing the claims process and managing personnel. Michael’s experience includes attending professional training schools as well as field experience in various capacities. In addition to working for insurance carriers, he was a co-owner/operator of a roofing company as well as an independent adjusting firm. Before returning back to the claims industry, Michael worked as a building consultant, where he gained a greater understanding of assessing and estimating losses.
In December of 2019 Michael came to McLarens and has been instrumental in handling an assortment of assignments including fires, vandalisms, and various weather-related events including hailstorms, wind, freezes and hurricanes. Additional assignments include liability and subrogation losses. Michael is proficient in damage assessment, estimating, coverage analysis, as well as reporting. Michael continues to expand his expertise by gaining knowledge with each new assignment.
EXPERIENCE
2019 – Present McLarens
Regional General Adjuster
2017 – 2019 YOUNG & Associates Consulting
Building Consultant
2014 – 2017 American Farmers & Ranchers Insurance Co
Property Adjuster
2008 – 2013 Global Claim Solutions
Co-owner/President of Independent Property Adjusting Firm
1997 – 2007 State Farm Insurance
Property Adjuster/Special Investigation Unit/Team Supervisor
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS
- Recycling Plant Fire (USD 10 Million)
- Energy Plant Fire (USD 9 Million)
- Freeze Claim/Multiple Schools (5 Million)
- Charter School: Hurricane Loss (5 Million)
- Multiple Schools: Hail Claim (3 Million)
- Restaurant: Tornado Loss (1.8 Million)
- Multi-Family: Fire Loss (1.4 Million)
- Warehouse: Hurricane Loss (1 Million)
- Multi-Family: Water Loss (200 K)
