Omega Insurance Appraisals

Omega Insurance Appraisals We provide insurance appraisal service for disputed property insurance claims. We have a vast network of Professional Appraisers and Umpires for all claims

08/13/2026

Chicago next week — IAUA Appraisal Conference | August 17–18

Come join appraisal professionals from across the country at the Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association, Inc. Appraisal Conference at the The Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois.

This conference is built around the issues appraisal professionals are dealing with every day:
• Amount of Loss, Disputes & Potential Means of Resolution
• Appraisal in Illinois — A View from Both Sides
• Who May Serve as an Appraiser — and Who Should?
• Repair vs. Replace — Is Causation Coverage?
• Rendering an Effective Appraisal Award
• Ethical Issues in Appraisal
• IAUA Appraiser & Umpire Certification

One of the highlights will be a balanced discussion on Illinois appraisal featuring:
Edward Eshoo, Jr., Esq. — Merlin Law Group
Christina Phillips, Esq. — Merlin Law Group
Matthew Ponzi, Esq. — Foran Glennon

Several members of the IAUA Board of Directors will also be in Chicago for this event, including Bob Norton, Toby J. Johnson, Stephen Medeiros, and Mark Alfieri

The appraisal process works best when qualified, informed professionals can sit across the table from one another, address legitimate differences, and work toward resolution. Conferences like this help raise the level of knowledge, professionalism, and consistency throughout the industry.

📍 Westin O’Hare — Rosemont, Illinois
📅 August 17–18, 2026

Regular registration remains open through August 14, with walk-up registration available thereafter, subject to availability.

If you work in property insurance appraisal, whether as an appraiser, umpire, adjuster, attorney, consultant, engineer, or other industry professional, we hope to see you in Chicago!

We're proud to highlight Brooklynn Taylor, our Director of Business Development. Through relationship-building, strategi...
06/02/2026

We're proud to highlight Brooklynn Taylor, our Director of Business Development. Through relationship-building, strategic growth initiatives, event coordination, and marketing efforts, Brooklynn plays an important role in supporting our team and strengthening connections throughout the industry.

Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence help drive our continued growth and success.

We're grateful to have her as part of the Omega team.

Proud of our team recently completing field work in Chicago.Our teams continue to demonstrate a high level of profession...
05/20/2026

Proud of our team recently completing field work in Chicago.

Our teams continue to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail across every assignment, regardless of location. It’s always a privilege to see that standard carried through in the field.

Grateful for the continued dedication of everyone representing Omega in every location we work in.

We are pleased to announce the winner of our recent drone giveaway.Congratulations to Jeff Whittington! We appreciate yo...
03/26/2026

We are pleased to announce the winner of our recent drone giveaway.

Congratulations to Jeff Whittington! We appreciate your support in the appraisal community and hope you enjoy your new drone!

Thank you to everyone who entered. Your participation is valued, and we look forward to future opportunities to engage with our community.

We are pleased to announce that Omega Insurance Appraisals will be attending and sponsoring the Iowa Claims Conference, ...
03/20/2026

We are pleased to announce that Omega Insurance Appraisals will be attending and sponsoring the Iowa Claims Conference, taking place March 23–25, 2026.
As a trusted provider of insurance appraisal and umpire services, our team is looking forward to connecting with industry professionals, sharing insights, and continuing to support fair and accurate claims resolution.

We invite you to visit our booth to meet with our experienced appraisers, learn more about our services, and discuss how Omega Insurance Appraisals can support your organization. While visiting our booth, be sure to ask one of our appraisers for a QR code to enter our conference giveaway.
The winner will be drawn during the event, so don’t miss your opportunity to participate.

We look forward to engaging with peers across the industry and building meaningful connections throughout the conference.

Toby J. Johnson

Is the appraisal process a tool, or a weapon?The appraisal clause was created to help resolve disputes over the amount o...
03/17/2026

Is the appraisal process a tool, or a weapon?

The appraisal clause was created to help resolve disputes over the amount of loss. But in today’s environment, many in the industry believe it is sometimes used as leverage rather than as the neutral process it was intended to be.

Join John C. Robison, James Dombrowski, Steve Shannon, and Toby J. Johnson at the Iowa Claims Conference as they discuss why the appraisal process should not be weaponized and what it means to preserve the integrity of the process.

“The Deweaponization of the Appraisal Process: Cutting the Infamous Green Wire.”

📅 March 25, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton, Downtown Des Moines, Iowa

If you work in claims, appraisal, adjusting, consulting, or dispute resolution, this will be an important conversation you will not want to miss.

When Toby J. Johnson was retained to serve as an appraiser in a homeowners association dispute in Ohio, the parties had ...
03/15/2026

When Toby J. Johnson was retained to serve as an appraiser in a homeowners association dispute in Ohio, the parties had reached an impasse regarding the amount of loss for a 44 building property. Mr. Johnson and the OA (other appraiser) had worked together on prior matters, and that existing professional relationship, along with mutual respect, helped create an efficient and productive appraisal process.

As a result, the dispute was fully resolved in just 96 days, without the need for an umpire to decide disagreements between the two appraisers. Their professionalism and commitment to accuracy allowed the matter to be resolved after issuance of the appraisal award, while also avoiding costly and unnecessary litigation for the parties.

This is a textbook example of why it is so important to engage a qualified industry expert and true professional as your appraiser. Even large, complex, and seven figure disputes can be resolved efficiently and amicably when the parties select professionals who are committed to telling the truth, focused on the facts, and unwavering in their pursuit of accuracy.

Recently Toby J. Johnson worked a large commercial appraisal where he and the other appraiser had valued the loss approx...
02/14/2026

Recently Toby J. Johnson worked a large commercial appraisal where he and the other appraiser had valued the loss approximately $3 million apart on alleged hail damage to a commercial roofing system.

As expected on a matter of this size, both appraisers retained meteorologists to support their weather conclusions, and the other appraiser had his meteorologist present for the umpire inspection. The two meteorologists were largely aligned, with limited differences in interpretation and slight variations in their conclusions. The other appraiser’s meteorologist provided testimony to the umpire in a professional, clear, and well supported manner.

What stood out most was when the panel moved to the roof for field inspection and hail damage evaluation, including destructive testing, the meteorologist joined the roof inspection and observed the testing and analysis in real time.

We appreciate that level of commitment and engagement. Meteorologists often analyze storm behavior from data, radar, and modeling, so seeing one actively participate in field level roof observations and destructive testing demonstrated real professional commitment to expanding practical understanding of how hail damage presents in real world conditions.

When the meeting concluded, the two appraisers were still amicable and professional, despite their differences in scope and interpretation of the damage.

This is another example that high value disputes can be resolved without becoming contentious or adversarial. Collaboration, professionalism, and integrity in appraisal will always drive better results.

Congratulations, Paul, on successfully earning your Certified Property Loss Appraisal (CPLA) designation through the The...
01/29/2026

Congratulations, Paul, on successfully earning your Certified Property Loss Appraisal (CPLA) designation through the The Property Loss Appraisal Network P L A N

Paul is a seasoned adjuster and building consultant, and this milestone is a strong signal of what comes next. He has “sharpened his pencil”, expanded his toolkit, and stepped into the appraisal arena, where clear scope, defensible valuation, and professional dispute resolution matter.

A sincere thank you as well to John Robison for the instruction, guidance, and professionalism throughout the course. Having a strong instructor makes a real difference, and John is the kind of leader who elevates the standard for everyone in the room.

Well done, Paul. Looking forward to seeing you put this to work.

01/28/2026

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler

This is going to be one heck of a great conference.

Join us March 9th - March 11th to earn the PLAN Appraiser Certification, or;

Join us March 11th - March 13th to earn the PLAN Umpire Certification, or;

If you think you've got what it takes, join us for the entire week and earn both certifications together.

The line up of guest speakers and panelists are second to none!

The food is always top tier and being catered by one of NOLA's Top Three Caterers of Authentic Cajun Cuisine.

And who doesn't want to be in New Orleans on a Friday the 13th.

So sign up today and join us as we cut through all of the Hoodoo & Voodoo of Appraisal.

If it is time for your three year re-certification contact us for the recertification code.

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Contact us for Hotel and Group Discounts!

844-344-PLAN (7526)
[email protected]
www.theplanonline.org
Veteran Discounts available

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