Thad Edwards

Biography

THAD EDWARDS joined YOUNG & Associates as a Senior Regional Consultant. Mr. Edwards has over 15 years of experience in the insurance claims industry with specific expertise in assessing damage to building envelopes, roof systems, interior finishes, and mechanical components. As a consultant, Thad advises and facilitates the resolution of property loss claims by thoroughly evaluating the loss and providing sound recommendations founded on an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Credentials

• Certified Master Arbitrator, Arbitration Forums – 2013
• Property and Casualty Adjuster, Wyoming Department of Insurance – License 243379
• OSHA 10

Representative Consulting Assignments

• Middle School  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $7 Million
  
• Apartment Complex  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $350K
  
• 80 Unit Condominium  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $7.5 Million
  
• State Facilities Assessment  |  Earthquake  |  $40+ Million
  
• Elementary School  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $600K
  
• High End Residential  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $350K
  
• Commercial Metal Building  |  Fire/Smoke  |  $1 Million
  
• Multi-Large Apartment Complex  |  Hail  |  $2.5 Million
  

Professional Experience

• 2020 - Current  |  Senior Regional Consultant  |  YOUNG & Associates
• 2019 - 2020  |  Construction Consultant & Estimator  |  Madsen, Kneppers & Associates
• 2013 - 2019  |  Supervisor/Large Loss Claims Specialist  |  Colorado School Districts Self Insurance Pool
• 2007 - 2013  |  Senior Claims Representative  |  Esurance Insurance Company
• 2005 - 2007  |  Claims Representative  |  Allied/Nationwide Insurance Company

Education

• Creighton University Law School
  MS - Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
• University of Montana
  BA - Sociology