Kurt Berger LEED AP, FSRT, WRT

Biography

KURT BERGER joined YOUNG & Associates as a Regional Consultant in 2019. Kurt has 16 years of experience in the insurance & restoration industry, starting his career as a Property Adjuster. Due to his background in drafting and construction as well as his attention to detail, he quickly became a Technical Specialist/Large Loss Adjuster. After moving to the restoration side of the industry, his sole focus remained large and complex property damage claims. His expertise in the industry has been utilized over the years for Xactimate training, arbitration, peer development, estimate review, and creation of an "Estimating Guidelines” employee handbook.

Credentials

• LEED AP  |  Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional
• FSRT  |  IICRC - FSRT (Fire Smoke RT)
• WRT  |  IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech)
• Xactimate Level 3 Certification
• SC Licensed Adjuster

Representative Consulting Assignments

• Residential  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $900K
  
• Apartment Complex  |  Wind  |  $750K
  
• Multi-Family Residential  |  Hail  |  $1.1M
  
• Apartment Complex  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $2.1M
  
• 50+ Residential/Commercial Community  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $250K
  
• Restaurant  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $375K
  
• High End Residential  |  Enviro - Water/Flood  |  $675K
  
• Apartment Complex  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $1.6M
  
• High End Residential  |  Wind  |  $875K
  
• Country Club/Golf Course  |  Electrical/MEP/Equipment  |  $350K
  
• High End Residential  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $3.9M
  
• Residential  |  Tornado  |  $600K
  

Professional Experience

• 2019 - Current  |  Regional Consultant  |  YOUNG & Associates
• 2019 - 2018  |  Owner/Operator  |  Berger Consulting LLC
• 2014 - 2018  |  Large Loss/Lead Estimator  |  Spangler Restoration
• 2009 - 2014  |  Large Loss Estimator  |  Jenkins Restoration
• 2006 - 2009  |  Property Technical Specialist  |  Travelers Insurance

Education

• Asbury College
  - Business Management/Economics