Mike Gates

Biography

Mike Gates currently serves as President and Executive General Adjuster for Property Loss Services, Inc dba PLS Claims a regional independent adjusting company in Atlanta, Georgia. He has served as President of Southern Loss Association, a claims group for property adjusters, attorneys and other insurance professionals interested in furthering education and communication in the loss adjustment field since 1957.After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University in 1973, Mike began his claims career with The Continental Insurance Companies in Orlando later transferring to Atlanta as a regional supervisor responsible for large losses and the property claims product in 23 offices in seven states.In 1983, Mike started in the independent adjusting business where he has worked for 26 years. In 1997, he established Property Loss Services which currently has branches in Georgia, Dallas and Tampa,. He is a member of the Atlanta Claims Association and the Atlanta Insurance Professionals. He enjoys “Fellow” status with CLM.

Over the years, Mike who has an AIC designation has taught IIA courses and other classes. He has addressed local claims and professional groups and both the Southeastern and Midwestern Claims Managers organizations on various topics including environmental claims. He has also been a presenter at the PLRB national and regional conferences on “Commercial Theft Claims”, “Period of Restoration” and “Rejecting Proofs of Loss and Denial of Claims.”He has participated as either an appraiser or umpire in over 400 loss and damage appraisals in multiple states including Florida.

Education

No information available.

Admissions/Licenses

• Licensed Adjuster: GA, GA