Dennis Michael Walsh

Public Insurance Adjuster, Professional Construction Loss Estimator and Building Consultant, specializing in the evaluation of damage caused by both insured and non-insured perils. Dennis provides both commercial and residential property appraisals and valuation reports for the replacement and reconstruction of building structures. In addition to providing estimating services, Dennis is certified to act in the capacity of umpire, referee and/or appraiser during dispute resolution associated with insurance claim settlements. Dennis provides expert testimony in court proceedings involving litigation for both plaintiff and defense proceedings.
Dennis’ storm deployments have included Hurricanes Bob, Sandy, Irma and Maria. Areas of deployments included Florida, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and the USVI and the Bahamas.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Southeastern Massachusetts University, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts (1986)
Environmental Science Degree specializing in Hazardous Waste Mitigation, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts
Building Reconstruction MPL: Property Institute, Warwick, Rhode Island
IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) Water Damage Mitigation Training, Bolden’s Drying Institute, Indiana
Various industry related seminars and continuing education workshops.
Continuing Education: First Party Claim Conference
Construction Supervisor: Continuing Education (current)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Coastwise Adjusting & Building Consultants, LLC. Mattapoisett, Massachusetts: Owner (2004-Present) As a public insurance adjuster, professional construction loss estimator and building consultant, Dennis specializes in the evaluation of damage caused by both insured and non-insured perils. Dennis provides both commercial and residential property appraisals and valuation reports for the replacement and reconstruction of building structures. Dennis’ reports are utilized by insurance adjusters, construction professionals and attorneys as expert documentation. As a licensed builder, Dennis performs on-site inspections, conducts background research on the individual property or site, and obtains documentation for the use of reconstructing the property to its prior condition. Dennis also evaluates current conditions, reviews and identifies current building code as it applies to the individual project.

Vintage Builders, LLC. Smithfield, Rhode Island & Mattapoisett, Massachusetts: Managing Partner/Owner (2004-2006) Dennis worked closely with general contractors and property developers that specialized in the purchase and remodeling of real estate for the purpose of resale. The company also provided construction services to both commercial and residential property owners.

Insurance Reconstruction Services/Tech Builders, Smithfield, Rhode Island: Vice President of Insurance Services (2000-2004) insurance consultants and general contractors specializing in the property loss evaluation for insurance carriers, independent adjusters and attorneys. The company specialized in the areas of emergency water and fire damage mitigation, reconstruction for insurance company repair programs and insurance evaluation of commercial and residential structures as they pertained to replacement costs and damage repair estimates. The company reported directly to insurance company adjusters for the purpose of loss estimating and claim negotiation. As general contractors, the company performed reconstruction services and construction remodeling.

Kris Larsen LTD, Norwell, Massachusetts: Building Estimator, Associate (1988-2000) Insurance Consultants and General Contractors. Dennis provided emergency mitigation services, professional loss estimating, construction services to include insurance damage repair, new construction, remodeling and historical preservation work. Dennis also aided in the adjusting of insurance claim services within the entire New England area.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Taunton, Massachusetts: Field Representative (1987-1988) As a field representative, Dennis’ duties included the maintenance of agency policy accounts, new business development for property and casualty sales and underwriting, life and health product sales and development.

Hanover Insurance Company, North Dartmouth, Massachusetts: Multi Line Adjuster (1986-1987) As a multi-line insurance adjuster (outside claims), Dennis’ duties included commercial and personal line property claims, auto theft investigation and claims handling, personal injury claims investigation and claims handling, liability claims investigation and claims handling.

LICENSES
Florida Public Insurance Adjuster 320 All Lines W436071
Massachusetts Public Insurance Adjuster 1031570
Rhode Island Public Insurance Adjuster
Connecticut Public Insurance Adjuster
North Carolina Public Insurance Adjuster
Georgia Public Insurance Adjuster
United States Virgin Islands Public Insurance Adjuster
Licensed Construction Supervisor: Commonwealth of Massachusetts (No Restrictions CS-063132)
Massachusetts Association of Public Insurance Adjusters