Independent Insurance Adjusting · Claims Investigations · Claims Appraisals · Auto & Vintage Auto Appraisals

For policyholders

Independent Third-Party Claim Consulting

Bronson Claims offers an independent, unbiased professional view of the damage, scope, and value of a loss to your home, business, vehicle, or boat, with over 18 years of insurance claims handling experience behind it. We provide independent estimates and documentation that you can submit to your insurance carrier yourself, if you choose.

Services for Policyholders

  • Independent Repair Estimates and Scopes
  • Contents Inventories and Documentation
  • Appraiser and Umpire Services (Under a Policy’s Appraisal Clause)
  • Auto and Vintage Auto Appraisals
  • General Explanation of the Claims Process
  • Consultation (Without Legal Advice)

We provide independent estimates and documentation that you can submit to your insurance carrier yourself, if you choose. You stay in charge of your claim and handle all communication with your insurance carrier.

Please note: Bronson Claims Consultants does not negotiate on behalf of insureds or settle property claims, and does not provide legal advice. For policyholders, we provide independent third-party consulting, estimates, documentation, and appraisal/umpire services.

Our estimates and opinions are our own independent professional views. We do not promise specific outcomes or claim payment amounts.

We keep it simple with flat rate pricing. Your fee is confirmed in writing before work begins. Support after the fact, such as depositions or testimony, is included with no additional fees. This is limited to files Bronson Claims worked on and does not include travel or accommodations. Additional terms apply.

When People Usually Call

After fire, water, wind, hail, smoke, or other sudden damage—especially when the loss is large, or when you want an independent estimate or a second professional opinion on the damage, scope, or value.

Customer Experience Recognition

Daniel T. Barker was twice named Customer Experience Champion of the Allstate National Catastrophe Team between 2008 and 2014.

Claim types & appraisals

Auto, Home, Commercial & Marine Claims

For policyholders, Bronson Claims provides independent documentation, estimates, and inventories on home, commercial, and marine losses, and vehicle appraisals, valuations, and estimates on auto losses. When a policy’s appraisal clause is invoked to settle a disagreement over the amount of loss, Bronson Claims can also serve as an independent, unbiased, and disinterested appraiser or as umpire.

AU

Auto Appraisals

Vehicle appraisals, valuations, and damage estimates by an ODOT-licensed vehicle appraiser.

HM

Home

Documentation, estimates, inventories, and appraisals for dwelling, other structures, contents, additional living expenses, and loss of use.

CM

Commercial

Documentation, estimates, inventories, and appraisals for buildings, contents, business property, additional living expenses, and loss of use.

MR

Marine

Documentation, estimates, and appraisals for boat and watercraft losses.

VA

Vintage Auto Appraisals

Independent, unbiased, and disinterested appraisals of vintage, classic, and collector vehicles, backed by over 30 years of experience with classic cars. ODOT Vehicle Appraiser License ID #V65-153.

Oregon Adjuster License #10916736 · Washington OIC License 1044787 · ODOT Vehicle Appraiser License ID #V65-153 · NPN 10916736