Henry Rodriguez
Certified Insurance Appraiser / Adjuster / Umpire / Special Master / Special Commissioner
CPAU (Certified Insurance Appraiser & Umpire) | CEOP (Certified Emergency Operations Professional)
Accomplished and Certified Insurance Appraiser, Adjuster, and Umpire, seasoned ADR professional, specializing in the resolution of a diverse array of commercial matters both domestic and international. Has served as appraiser, umpire, adjuster, and special master. Over 30 years of diverse professional success in large-scale emergency management as well as numerous projects collaborating with Insurance companies, Governments, Policyholders, Law Firms, and Homeowner Associations. Trusted professional, often Court appointed Umpire and Special Master.
Licensed in multiple states with experience appraising losses Nationally and Internationally. Known for a high-level of expertise, integrity, and dependability.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Municipal Claims Management Service – Appraiser / Umpire
11/2012 – Present
● Court Appointed Umpire USA & Caribbean
● Court Designated Special Master
● Approximate appointment ratio: Appraiser 50% Umpire 40% Special Master, Expert Witness 10%
● Appraiser representing Homeowner and Condominium Owner Associations, Public and Medical Facilities and
variety of losses throughout East & Gulf Coasts, and Caribbean.
● Collaborated with Office of Insurance Commissioner in establishing the Appraisal process in Puerto Rico, amending the
law as it applied in 2018 making it retro-active, mandatory, and binding for hurricanes Irma andMaria.
● Led Certification classes for Umpires and Appraisers at the Colegio de Contadores (CPA College) in concertwith
Insurance Appraisers and Umpires Association (IAUA) and other Industry leaders.
● Appointed Umpire for losses caused by Hurricanes Andrew, Wilma, Katrina, Michael, Maria, Irma and others.
● Appointed Appraiser to over 7,000 disputed claims in Florida.
● Appraised Fire claims in Tennessee, California, Florida….
● Negotiated numerous disputes valued over $50M.
Municipal Claims Management Service – Claims Appraiser
Greater New York City Area 11/2012 – 2018
● Appointed appraiser and umpire to approximately 200 SS Sandy claims in New York City area.
● Collaborated on the creation of protocol for licensing mold remediators by New York State. Instrumental in securing almost $1B for mold remediation of tri-state area homes and HUD housing.
City of Miami – Claims Consultant/Appraiser
Miami 11/2009 – 10/2010
● Served as Risk Management and Claims Consultant reporting to City Manager and City Mayor Tomas Regalado.
ProJust Inc. – President Adjuster / Appraiser / Umpire
Miami, FL 09/2005 – 06/2010
● Responsible for +$400M of disputed claims for over 5,000 appraisals representing Florida based Insurers and Policyholders.
COURSES
Flood Adjuster Certification Program – Homeland Security/NFIP/Fema 2011 – 2018
Fraud Updates & Defense Strategies For Property Claims – Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander, P.A.
Utilizing Psychological Science In Litigation – Magnus Research Consultants, Inc.
Water Damage Investigations Using Infrared Thermography – Informational Resources For Professionals
Moisture Intrusion – U.S. Forensic, LLC
Flooring Performance – U.S. Forensic, LLC
Marine Adjusting
Many more upon request
CERTIFICATIONS
CPAU – IAUA Certified Property Insurance Appraiser and Umpire
ACAC – American Council for Accredited Certification
CEOP – Council-Certified Emergency Operations Professional
Haag Engineering – Earthquake Adjuster
Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. – Certified Advanced Umpire & Certified Appraiser
Collins Center for Public Policy – Certified Umpire
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation – Certified Independent Adjuster
IFAU– Executive Fellow Appraiser & Umpire
ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS
Windstorm Insurance Network – 2006 – Present
South Florida Claims Association – March 2008 – Present
National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters – May 2007 – Present
Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association, Inc. – October 2010 – Present
International Association of Special Investigation Units –2015- Present
Insurance Fellows of Appraisers & Umpires – 2021-Present
HONORS & AWARDS
Recognition of Service, Florida Senator Flores, 2019
Recognition of Service, City of West Miami
The City of West Miami recognized Henry Rodriguez for his assistance in Disaster Recovery not only for the City of West Miami but also for the South Florida residents and business community. Mayor Eduardo Muhiña and Vice-Mayor Luciano Suárez presented Henry with a Certificate of Recognition.
Recognition of Service City of Miami
Mayor Thomas Regalado presented Mr. Rodriguez with a certificate honoring him not only for his commitment to fair insurance practices and disputed claims resolutions but for spending countless hours to elevate the quality of life not only for the citizens of the City of Miami but for all of South Florida.