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Asa Sullivan

Senior Building Consultant, Claims Disputes and Forensics

With over 16 years of combined experience, Asa Sullivan has built a solid reputation as a Senior Building Consultant, Licensed Insurance Adjuster, and Appraiser. His expertise encompasses a variety of loss types, including wind, water, and fire damage, showcasing his ability to tackle the multifaceted challenges inherent in the claims industry. Asa’s background includes both independent and staff adjusting roles, which have allowed him to hone his investigative skills and analytical thinking, which are crucial for making well-informed decisions when assessing property damage claims.

As a Senior Building Consultant, Asa’s role is pivotal in evaluating and inspecting claimed losses. His comprehensive approach to claims allows him to determine not only the cause of damage but the extent of the loss. Asa works diligently to navigate disputes and reach amicable resolutions with all parties. His collaborative nature shines through in his interactions with carriers, claimants, contractors, and public adjusters, exemplifying his commitment to fostering positive relationships in a field that often faces challenges and differing viewpoints.

Mr. Sullivan’s relevant experience in building consulting includes a range of projects primarily focused on water and fire damage assessments across various residential properties in the Greater New York City Metropolitan Area. Notable cases include a single-family dwelling in Port Chester, NY, where wind damage led to extensive water intrusion affecting three floors. Additionally, his expertise was applied to a plumbing leak in a condominium in New York as well as several incidents involving freeze damage to plumbing across multiple single-family dwellings. These projects highlighted his ability to navigate complex and disputed claims, with estimates ranging up to $250,000.

In the realm of fire damage, Asa handled detailed assessments for significant losses at both single-family and multi-family residences. A notable fire incident in Assonet, MA, resulted in damages estimated at approximately $265,000, while multiple cases in Brooklyn showcased his skills in assessing extensive smoke and fire damage, with one multi-family apartment project totaling in excess of $800,000 and another in New York City eclipsing the $1,000,000 mark for damages. Each of these claims demonstrated Asa’s proficiency in evaluating the impacts of fire and water damage, working alongside carriers and public adjusters to achieve fair resolutions amid disputed losses.