Omega Insurance Appraisals

When Toby J. Johnson was retained to serve as an appraiser in a homeowners association dispute in Ohio, the parties had reached an impasse regarding the amount of loss for a 44 building property. Mr. Johnson and the OA (other appraiser) had worked together on prior matters, and that existing professional relationship, along with mutual respect, helped create an efficient and productive appraisal process.

As a result, the dispute was fully resolved in just 96 days, without the need for an umpire to decide disagreements between the two appraisers. Their professionalism and commitment to accuracy allowed the matter to be resolved after issuance of the appraisal award, while also avoiding costly and unnecessary litigation for the parties.

This is a textbook example of why it is so important to engage a qualified industry expert and true professional as your appraiser. Even large, complex, and seven figure disputes can be resolved efficiently and amicably when the parties select professionals who are committed to telling the truth, focused on the facts, and unwavering in their pursuit of accuracy.

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This is going to be one heck of a great conference.

Join us March 9th - March 11th to earn the PLAN Appraiser Certification, or;

Join us March 11th - March 13th to earn the PLAN Umpire Certification, or;

If you think you've got what it takes, join us for the entire week and earn both certifications together.

The line up of guest speakers and panelists are second to none!

The food is always top tier and being catered by one of NOLA's Top Three Caterers of Authentic Cajun Cuisine.

And who doesn't want to be in New Orleans on a Friday the 13th.

So sign up today and join us as we cut through all of the Hoodoo & Voodoo of Appraisal.

If it is time for your three year re-certification contact us for the recertification code.

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Harris County, Texas
Court Appointed Appraisal Umpire

A $2M plus dispute.
Five buildings.
Three professionals.
One unanimous, three-party award.

Start to finish, completed in under 90 days.

This outcome did not happen by chance. It happened because the appraisal process was respected. The appraisers initially disagreed on the amount of loss, but both stayed disciplined, professional, and committed to the same outcome, getting it right.

Professionalism matters.
Preparation matters.
Process matters.

As an appraisal umpire, the job is straightforward and non-negotiable. Maintain neutrality, clarity, and disciplined project management. Set expectations early, maintain an even and fair playing field, keep the panel focused on evidence and methodology, and move the file forward without gamesmanship.

When the umpire stays impartial, organized, and committed to respecting the sanctity of appraisal, the process can do what it is supposed to do, resolve complex disputes efficiently, and produce an award the parties can trust.