Kurt Berger WRT, FSRT, LEED AP

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

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

Representative Consulting Assignments

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

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