Philip Weber
Trusted Umpire Services Helping Appraisers Finalize Awards.
I'm Certified by both IAUA & PLAN. I keep current on Property Insurance Appraisal laws and training. I am competent, climb on roofs as needed, inspect attics and crawlspaces when the appraisal calls for it. I am fluent is Xactimate and need no help understanding it. I am a licensed Producer/Broker in Colorado & Texas and a Licensed PA in Colorado. I have a construction background. I understand the policy. I provide disclosures and will never take on a role as umpire unless I am impartial and qualified.
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My Beliefs and Aspirations as Umpire
I have and continue to be hired as an appraiser for both the carrier and the insured.
I have been able to agree to awards with other appraisers without the umpire's involvement regardless of the side that hired me.
I am not an umpire that looks to please the insured or the carrier and
Each side is important to me, and the facts are most important of all.
My goal as Umpire is to help the appraisers to work together.
I am NOT a Ruler or Judge, EVER.
I pride myself of being fair and transparent.
The umpire I admire the most is Retired Judge Christopher Cross & I model my process after his.
I am an open book and will disclose anything and everything that may be viewed as relative.
Clarity. Integrity. Ethics. Expertise. Fairness. Every Step of the Way.
All parties are treated equal.
Why Choose Philip Weber as Your Umpire?
✅Unbiased Ethical Decision Making
I act as a neutral third party, committed to helping the appraisers to resolve appraisal disputes by aligning with facts, experts, what is reasonable—not unsupported opinions.
✅Certified
I am certified by leading industry organizations like IAUA and PLAN, ensuring recognized standards and professionalism. Being a member of these organization means abiding by their rules and their ethics.
✅Familiarity with a Wide Variety of Claims
I have resolved or helped to resolve claims in the millions and claims as small as a few thousand and even zero. I have and continue to handle a wide range of property damage disputes—from Hail & Wind to Fire & Smoke to Flood & Accidental Discharge, and more.
✅Clear Communication
I explain each step of the process, and take into account both appraisers needs. I try to make sure the process is fair for both appraisers at all times. Everyone on the panel will be in agreement to the process and timetables.
✅Final Awards
I will not threaten or attempt to force my opinion on the appraisers. I do not allow ambushes, and I do not send out signed awards in an attempt to lure a signature.
✅ Invoice - Costs
On small residential where the differences are clear I set a flat fee based on the information provided, generally $1500 per side.
On Complex appraisals my rate is $250 per hour.
Why Choose Philip Weber as Your Umpire?
✅Unbiased Ethical Decision Making
I act as a neutral third party, committed to helping the appraisers to resolve appraisal disputes by aligning with facts, experts, what is reasonable—not unsupported opinions.
✅Certified
I am certified by leading industry organizations like IAUA and PLAN, ensuring recognized standards and professionalism. Being a member of these organization means abiding by their rules and their ethics.
✅Familiarity with a Wide Variety of Claims
I have resolved or helped to resolve claims in the millions and claims as small as a few thousand and even zero. I have and continue to handle a wide range of property damage disputes—from Hail & Wind to Fire & Smoke to Flood & Accidental Discharge, and more.
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Clear Communication
I explain each step of the process, and take into account both appraisers needs. I try to make sure the process is fair for both appraisers at all times. Everyone on the panel will be in agreement to the process and timetables.
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Final Awards
I will not threaten or attempt to force my opinion on the appraisers. I do not allow ambushes, and I do not send out signed awards in an attempt to lure a signature.
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Invoice - Costs
On small residential where the differences are clear I set a flat fee based on the information provided, generally $1500 per side.
On Complex appraisals my rate is $250 per hour.
What to Expect from My Umpire Process
I Help the Appraisers to get a Fair Award
in a Timely Manner
When an insurance appraisal dispute reaches a standstill between the two appointed appraisers, the umpire's role as a neutral party is to help the two appraisers resolve the issue.
My role is not to take sides, it's to carefully review all facts, documents, and expert opinions and attempt to orchestrate a three-signature award.
I do my best to ensure that the award is fair to both policyholders and insurance companies.
01
Setting the Ground Rules
Set the ground rules for engagement. Our first meeting is to discuss potential timetables for inspections, meetings, discussions that lead to a timely fair award.
I do not rule with a iron fist I work with the panel.
02
Setting Communication Expectations
The panel will conduct itself without name calling, bickering, insults, or other unprofessional behavior.
The expectation is that each appraiser will have the opportunity to present their position item by item and in fact both will have "two bites at the apple".
03
Work with the Appraisers to Set a Reasonable Timetable
Timely awards need reasonable timetables that all parties agree to and adhere to.
It's my experience that when the timetables are agreed to by all of the members of the appraisal panel they are kept and the appraisal award is produced within a reasonable schedule.
04
The Award
My goal is always a three signature award.
I realize that is not always possible. However it demonstrates the willingness to be fair to both appraisers and to work with both appraisers.
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