Insurance Expert Witnesses in Florida

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Insurance expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including property insurance, life insurance, health insurance, auto insurance, and business liability insurance. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include workers' compensation insurance, marine insurance, reinsurance, underwriting, and claims handling. They have provided opinions on the effects of policy interpretation, claim disputes, bad faith claims, risk management, and premium calculation.

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Mr. Chad FieldsView profile

ID: 24733

Mr. Chad Fields

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Florida

This expert has nearly a decade of experience in surplus lines insurance. A licensed surplus lines insurance agent, this expert specializes in property and casualty insurance, flood insurance, and commercial insurance. He began his career as a Surplus Lines Underwriter at Superior Flood, a national flood insurance company. He went on to serve as a Surplus Lines Insurance Underwriter at a...

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Risk Management Expert WitnessView profile

E-682723

Risk Management Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 30 years of experience in the field of risk management, specializing in retail risk assessment, enterprise risk management, retail safety and security management, claims management, liability, and property claim negotiation. He earned his BS from Eastern Kentucky University and has completed professional development courses in risk management services,...

Prof. Colleen HarmelingView profile

ID: 31320

Prof. Colleen Harmeling

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Florida

This expert in marketing theory and strategy earned a BA in mass communication form Southeast Missouri State University and her MBA from the University of Tampa, before completing a PhD in marketing at Saint Louis University. She was a postdoctoral research fellow for the University of Washington's Center for Sales and Marketing Strategy, and now serves as the Director of Partnerships and...

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Insurance Regulation and Corporate Governance Expert WitnessView profile

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Insurance Regulation and Corporate Governance Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified risk management and insurance expert earned her BA in Insurance at Howard University and PhD in Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Georgia. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Risk and Insurance Association, Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Southern Risk and Insurance Association, Western Risk and Insurance...

Mr. Matthew Brian Bishop, CPA, JD, CFP, ChFCView profile

ID: 6255076

Mr. Matthew Bishop, CPA, JD, CFP, ChFC

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Florida

Mr. Matthew B. Bishop Sr. has over 30 years of experience in the fields of Tax Law, Finance, and Accounting. He earned BAs in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University and his JD from the University of Florida. Today, this expert is certified as Certified Financial Planner by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, as well as a Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered...

Property & Casualty Actuary Expert WitnessView profile

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Property & Casualty Actuary Expert Witness

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Florida

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New York

This expert is currently the lead Actuarial Consultant for a major actuarial firm. He has 38 years of experience in the insurance industry. He has worked extensively in most areas of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, mergers and acquisitions, self-insurance and captive insurance companies. He has advised extensively with many of the major insurance and reinsurance companies as well...

Mr. Les SchlesingerView profile

ID: 6842875

Mr. Les Schlesinger

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Florida

Mr. Les Schlesinger has 34 years of experience in Insurance. He earned his BS in Management from the A. B. Freeman School of Business. Formerly, this expert served as the President of Coast National Insurance Company, Bristol West Insurance Group, and Public Access Insurance. Currently, this expert is the President/CEO of Drive Safe General Agency and ClaimRide.

Insurance Law Expert WitnessView profile

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Insurance Law Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert is currently an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies in Business at a major FL university, where he has served on the faculty since 2011. He has taught the Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, Law for Accountancy,Uniform Commercial Code Business Law Problems, and Legal and Political Aspects of Insurance courses. Prior to service on the faculty , this expert...

Insurance and Stop Loss Reinsurance Expert WitnessView profile

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Insurance and Stop Loss Reinsurance Expert Witness

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This expert has 21 years experience as Broker Consultant in Insurance & Reinsurance with special expertise in ERISA, and all types of medical stop loss and reinsurance (i.e. Provider Excess Loss and HMO reinsurance, etc.). Active Broker Consultant. Experienced speaker and persuasive writer. Retained for Expert Witness Opinion 37 times. Never been challenged. Helped settle 33 of 34 completed cases...

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Actuarial and Insurance Expert WitnessView profile

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Actuarial and Insurance Expert Witness

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Florida

This experienced consumer advocate is currently an actuarial consultant, who for the past two years has been engaged as a plaintiff's expert witness in two title insurance cases in federal court involving fee shifting of closing costs on VA guaranteed loans into title insurance premiums, search and examination fees by two of the largest mortgage originators in the United States. He is also...

Hotel & Resort Management Expert WitnessView profile

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Hotel & Resort Management Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly qualified expert has experience managing properties including resorts, hotels, and condos. His experience includes all operational aspects of reorganizing, quality control, risk management, and project management. He is particularly experienced in hospitality safety, and has dealt with issues ranging from slip and falls to hurricanes. He is a member of associations such as SKAL...

Real Estate, Insurance, and Construction Expert WitnessView profile

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Real Estate, Insurance, and Construction Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 30 years of experience with real estate, insurance, sales and litigation consulting. She earned her BA in economics at the University of Illinois at Champaign and both her MBA and PhD in business and marketing at Florida Atlantic University. She is a certified building contractor and a licensed public adjuster and private investigator. She spent 12 years...

The Average Insurance Expert Witness
Charges $417 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $375

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $425

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $450

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Insurance Expert Witness FAQs

An insurance expert witness provides specialized knowledge about insurance policies, claims, and industry standards. They can help clarify complex issues, provide testimony, and assist in case preparation.

Cases involving disputes over coverage, claim denials, bad faith claims, underwriting issues, or allegations of insurance fraud often benefit from the insights of an insurance expert witness.

Yes, there are expert witnesses who specialize in various types of insurance such as health, life, auto, property, liability, and more. Their expertise can be invaluable in relevant cases.

An expert can review policy details and claim handling procedures to determine if the insurer acted reasonably. They can also testify on standard industry practices.

Look for individuals with extensive experience in the insurance industry. Certifications like Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) can also be beneficial.

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