Jeff JayBS, CPIA, CPIU
Senior Consultant II, Claims, Disputes and Forensics
Jeff Jay has a strong understanding of insurance claims, insurance appraisals and construction management with a focus on Cost Estimating, Damage Analysis and Cost of Repair. Prior to joining VERTEX, Jeff owned and operated an Insurance Appraisal company with representatives in 20 States handling Insurance Appraisal and Umpire work. Before Mr. Jays Appraisal company, he built his knowledge of Construction from Project Management to promotion of the VP of Operations for Calvary Group, LLC, managing 100’s of sub-contractors in government restoration during natural disasters. During Mr. Jays time at Calvary Group, LLC, he solidified multiple Government Contracts in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the USVI both directly and indirectly as a main sub-contractor to Yates Construction and Core Construction managing these projects side by side daily in all locations. Jeff also has years of experience as a Texas Farm Bureau Claims Representative handling all lines of perils from the beginning of the claim to settlement and check issuance, understanding the claims process entirely.
Geographic Experience
All States in the United States, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, USVI, St. John, USvi, St. Croix, USVI
Areas of Services
Cost Estimating, Allocation of Damages, Peril Damage Assessment, Cost of Repair, Construction Defect, Construction Claim/Repair Analysis, Claims Processes
Expert Witness Services
Cost Expert, Cost of Repair, Storm Damage Assessment, Damage Assessment, Negligence, Custodian of Records/Appraisal
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science – West Texas A and M University
Texas Farm Bureau 2 Month All Lines Adjuster Training
Wardlaw – Rope and Harness/ Inspection/ Adjuster Training
Wardlaw – Xactimate Training
Xactimate Estimating – 15 Years
Simsol Estimating – 15 Years
Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association, Inc.
-CPIA, Certified Property Insurance Appraiser
-CPIU, Certified Property Insurance Umpire
Texas Farm Bureau – Adjuster of the Year
Certified Mortgage Field Inspector
Drone Safety Certification
Associations
IAUA