Kurt Berger

LEED AP, FSRT, WRT

Senior Regional Consultant

Biography

Kurt Berger is a Senior Regional Consultant who joined YA Group in 2019. With over 16 years of experience in the insurance and restoration industry, he began his career as a Property Adjuster. His background in drafting and construction, along with his attention to detail, quickly advanced him to the role of Technical Specialist/Large Loss Adjuster. Transitioning to the restoration side of the industry, Kurt has focused exclusively on large and complex property damage claims. Over the years, his expertise has been utilized for Xactimate training, arbitration, peer development, estimate review, and the creation of an “Estimating Guidelines” employee handbook.

Credentials

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

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Residential | Fire/Smoke | $3.9M
  • Manufacturing Plant | Fire/Smoke | $3.4M
  • Builders Risk | Fire/Smoke | $2.7M
  • Restaurant | Fire/Smoke | $2.5M
  • Manufacturing Plant | Tornado | $2.4M
  • Multi-Family Residential | Fire/Smoke | $2.1M
  • Multi-Family Residential | Wind/Hail | $1.8M
  • Commercial Retail | Fire/Smoke | $1.5M
  • Manufacturing Plant | Explosion | $1.3M
  • Fast Food Restaurant | Fire/Smoke | $1.1M
  • Multi-Family Residential | Hurricane | $1.1M
  • Country Club | Enviro-Water/Flood | $740K
  • Residential | Enviro-Water/Flood | $675K
  • Residential | Freeze | $675K
  • Residential | Tornado | $600K
  • Medical Professional Building | Freeze | $350K

Professional Experience

  • 2024 - Current | Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2019 - 2024 | Regional Consultant | Berger Consulting LLC
  • 2018 - 2019 | Owner/Operator | Spangler Restoration
  • 2014 - 2018 | Large Loss/Lead Estimator | Jenkins Restoration
  • 2009 - 2014 | Large Loss Estimator | Travelers Insurance
  • 2006 - 2009 | Property Technical Specialist |

Education

  • Asbury College - Business Management/Economics - Wilmore - Kentucky