Bradley Sharp

Biography

Brad Sharp is a specialist in the adjusting high exposure commercial property and complex claim handling strategy. He has extensive experience in commercial structures, but also in demolition and advanced mitigation, that combined with his thorough knowledge of building codes and their triggers, provides expert guidance in the initial stages of a loss to develop the most efficacious process. His expertise in complex coverage applications enables him to provide insightful consultation about the interdependence and impact of initial steps taken after a loss on the ultimate reconstruction scope, cost and time frame.

Brad began his 30 year career in construction where he learned project management and estimating skills that formed the basis of his expertise in efficiently handling commercial property losses. He has 16 years of experience in construction and related technical fields he brought to his 15 year property loss adjustment profession. These skills in the loss adjustment process allow quickly established scope and cost of repair following a loss to fully expedite the loss recovery process.

Working for insurance carriers, Brad has been involved in legal defense, coverage litigation and was involved in various claims management and audit activities. He has authored protocols for handling mold claims, consulted with Risk Management, performed preparatory database mining for response to hurricanes Charlie, Francis, Ivan and Jean; was the CAT Coordinator for hurricane Katrina, Rita and Wilma, was responsible for the adjustment of all large losses in New Orleans and the defense management of the ensuing litigation. He understands the needs and concerns of the insurance carrier and risk management.

Particular expertise is held regarding antiquated construction and historic buildings, high rise structures, educational and care facilities and he is recognized as a specialist in historic churches. He was a national large loss adjuster for one of the foremost church insurers in the United States.

Professional Organizations:

Claims Litigation Management Association Property Loss Research Bureau Risk Management Society Arizona Insurance Claims Association

Education

No information available.

Admissions/Licenses

• Licensed Adjuster: CT, FL, KY, LA, SC, TX, AL, DE, IN, MI, MS, NV, NM, NC, OK, UT, WA, WV, AZ, GA, MN, OR