Marshall Services LLC
Marshall Services: “IAUA CPAU-certified insurance appraisals, ADR umpire & expert witness services in Texas”.
Can I ask questions during the appraisal before I commit to it?
“Yes. A reputable appraiser expects questions before any engagement and should walk you through cost structure, timeline, and the boundary between amount and coverage without charge.”
View in the company profileDoes invoking appraisal make my carrier an adversary?
“No. Appraisal is a dispute-resolution mechanism both parties already agreed to when the policy was written, not an attack on anyone.”
View in the company profileWhat happens if I disagree with the final appraisal award?
“An appraisal award settling the amount of loss is generally binding on that figure, so the room to "disagree" afterward is narrow and usually limited to specific legal grounds a court would consider. This is why the work happens before the award — through inspection, documentation, and the appraisers narrowing the dispute.”
View in the company profileDo both sides have to attend the property inspection?
“Not simultaneously in every case, but each appraiser typically inspects the property to form an independent opinion of the damage. The appraisers coordinate access, and inspections may happen together or separately depending on the file.”
View in the company profileIs appraisal available on every property policy?
“Not automatically — it depends on whether your policy contains an appraisal clause and what that clause says. Many property policies include one, but the specific terms, deadlines, and how costs are allocated vary.”
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