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

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

Representative Consulting Assignments

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

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