Micah Burke
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
Highly motivated insurance adjuster skilled in inspecting losses of varying types and sizes and providing high-quality inspection reports and Xactimate estimates. Extensive experience as an independent adjuster for the last 6+ years while handling over 4,000 claims for major carriers. Excellent communication and negotiation skills coupled with high moral standards and attention to detail. Estimating experience includes writing estimates up to, and exceeding $250,000. Extensive construction knowledge from prior hands-on remodeling and restoration work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Adjuster
Burke Inspections LLC
01.2018 - Current
- Handled a wide variety of claims for several major carriers as a self-employed independent adjuster. Types of claims handled include property claims for single-family homes, townhouse units, condo units, and mobile homes; contents claims for homeowners and renters; and structural liability claims for renters. Over 4,000 claims handled as an independent adjuster since 2018.
- Ensured that prompt contact was made for each claim and that each inspection was completed in a timely manner.
- Provided the carriers with quality inspection reports, including detailed photo documentation showing the cause of loss and the extent of the damage, and provided detailed narrative reports, along with high-quality Xactimate repair estimates.
- Inspected damage caused by wind, hail, water, mold, sewage, fire, collision, animals, fallen objects, vandalism, theft, and other causes.
- Provided excellent customer service to claimants and staff adjusters by promptly returning calls and emails and keeping them updated through the claim process.
- Negotiated repair settlements of varying complexity with contractors and public adjusters.
- Acted several times as the insurer's appraiser to negotiate a settlement amount with the opposing appraiser and/or umpire.
Emergency Services Technician
Jenkins Restorations
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Was responsible for responding to emergency board-up and tarp-up assignments to secure damaged homes and prevent further damage from occurring after losses.
- Frequently responded to water mitigation assignments and completed mitigation demo, followed by installation and monitoring of drying equipment.
- Participated in packing out/in, transporting, cleaning, and storing contents that were damaged by a loss or were located in houses that were being restored from a loss.
- Assisted project managers by completing a diverse array of punch list projects on houses that were being restored.
Home Renovator
Self
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Worked with family members to purchase and fully restore several investment houses. Hand-on experience in plumbing, drywall, framing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, flooring, tile, carpentry, and other trades.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burke Academy (Homeschooled)
Wake Forest, NC08.2013
Skills
- Highly Motivated
- Claims Inspecting
- Attention to Detail
- Loss Investigation
- Clear Communication
- Xactimate Estimating
Certification
- Licensed NC Adjuster - 2018-Present (License #18656376)
- Haag Certified Inspector: 2023-Present
- Licensed FAA 107 Remote Pilot: 2019-Present
- Xactimate level 1 Training Course: Completed 2018
Timeline
Independent Adjuster
Burke Inspections LLC
01.2018 - Current
Emergency Services Technician
Jenkins Restorations
01.2017 - 11.2018
Home Renovator
Self
06.2014 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Burke Academy (Homeschooled)
- Licensed NC Adjuster - 2018-Present (License #18656376)
- Haag Certified Inspector: 2023-Present
- Licensed FAA 107 Remote Pilot: 2019-Present
- Xactimate level 1 Training Course: Completed 2018
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