Former large loss claims manager for a multinational insurer to oversee Appraisals team for J.S. Held.
JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held elevates Associate in Claims-certified Joe Gulick to oversee . With expertise developed on both sides of the desk – overseeing large loss claims for a multinational insurance carrier followed by providing appraisals, umpiring, and construction-based expert witness testimony, and large damage assessments for insurance carriers, law firms, self-insured businesses, and high-net-worth individuals for J.S. Held, Joe is well suited to oversee a dynamic and diverse group of appraisals experts.
With two decades of construction experience, also brings a practical, real-world understanding of roofing, insurance restoration, mitigation, new residential construction, and land development. As a former Large Loss Claims Manager, Joe's more than 12 years of insurance adjustment, claims management, and large loss management experience adds an important perspective to his engagements. Joe provides consulting and expert services for clients throughout the country. He has experience with appraisals, mediations, and depositions and consults with insurers, law firms, and individuals requiring specialized damage assessment, as well as dispute resolution.
, Senior Executive Vice President and Insurance Services Division Lead, reflects on the decision to elevate Joe to oversee Appraisals for J.S. Held, "Joe finds that rising from within the team provides a great foundation on which to manage this large and dynamic group of experts." Sharing further how Joe's diverse experience will serve him in his new role, "He brings a unique perspective to the role because of his construction experience, his time in-house at a large insurance company, as an independent appraisal consultant, and litigation expert witness."
Commenting on his expanded role within the firm, Joe adds, "The J.S. Held team of technical, scientific, financial, and advisory experts have the knowledge, training, licensure, and field experience required to help manage the appraisal process to a successful conclusion." Executive Vice President and Building Consulting Practice Lead Andrew Ross adds, "J.S. Held experts are recognized and trusted representatives in this field and have acted as appraisers and umpires in numerous disputes ranging from homeowners claims to the largest matters in insurance history. Under Joe's leadership I expect this team to build on its exceptional reputation."
In his new role, Joe will lead globally recognized experts in managing the appraisal process to successful conclusions, delivering specialized expertise in:
- Replacement Cost and Actual Cash Value, Including Depreciation and Insurance to Value Calculations
- Business Interruption
- Contents, Machinery & Equipment
- Date of Loss Verification
- Expediting Expense
- Extra Expense
- Law & Ordinance Claims
- Mitigation Costs
- Period of Restoration and/or Delay
- Rental Value Loss
J.S. Held appraisals experts are recognized as industry thought leaders, viewed by peers and clients as professionals with profound knowledge and expertise, publishing important insights and perspectives on numerous topics important to the industry, including , authored by J.S. Held Chief Executive, Jonathon Held.
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More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.
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