Michael Orlando

Regional Consultant

Biography

MICHAEL ORLANDO joined YA Group in 2024. He has over 16 years of experience consulting for the insurance industry on claims ranging from small residential water losses to multimillion-dollar legal files. Michael’s expertise includes ground-up construction and renovation projects at the contractor level, large loss claims, catastrophe claims, building defect claims, and losses resulting from fire and water. His experience and analytical approach make him uniquely suited to consult on all phases of construction, regardless of complexity.

Credentials

  • IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech)
  • LEED Green Associate
  • EPA Certified Renovator
  • Xactimate Level 1
  • Xactimate Level 2
  • Xactimate Level 3
  • CAIIA Earthquake Certification

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Multi-Family Apartment | Fire/Water | $1.8M
  • Commercial Building | Wind | $500k
  • Municipality | Tornado | $9.8M
  • Municipality | Riot | $2.3M
  • Private University | Hail | $8.1M
  • Residential | Construction Defect | $37.5M

Professional Experience

  • 2024 - Current | Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2011 - 2024 | Senior Technical Services Consultant | IN-Line Consulting, LLC
  • 2008 - 2011 | Desk Consultant | EGP & Associates, Inc.
  • 2005 - 2008 | Senior Design Manager | Engineered Architectural Systems, Inc.
  • 2004 - 2005 | Project Manager | Curry Design & Construct

Education

  • Lanier Technical College - Associate Degree - Drafting Technology - Gainesville - Georgia