Our
Staff of Professional Certified Public Adjusters...
| With over 150 combined years of loss consulting
and insurance adjusting experience, we bring expert credentials to
you, the policyholder, in all phases of the claim adjusting process.
With offices strategically located, our highly-trained staff is available
to meet with you at any time to discuss your insurance loss crisis.
Charles R. Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. offers you impeccable
credentials and is recognized nationwide as a leader in the insurance
loss adjusting field. Our knowledge of property policies, experience
in claims, reloss, professionalism, and ethical standards are
why we are consistently being called upon to assist businesses,
property owners of all types, condominium associations, government,
law and accounting firms, with their property or financial loss.
Please take a few moments getting to know some of our distinguished
staff by reading the professional biographies below.
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 Charles
Edwin “Ed” Collier, Jr., AIC, ARM
Originally hailing from Richmond, VA,
Ed has resided in Florida for the last 31 years. He is a graduate
of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg,
VA, earning a degree in International Studies with a minor in Economics.
After a tour in the U.S. Air Force, Ed attended the Travelers Insurance
Company Casualty-Property Claims Training Course in Richmond and
worked as a casualty-property adjuster for Travelers in Tampa, FL.
In 1975 he joined the firm of Crawford and Company in Tampa as an
all lines independent adjuster where he served for over 30 years
as an adjuster and supervisor handling complex litigated cases.
Ed has attended numerous insurance industry continuing education
courses and holds both the Associate in Claims (AIC) and Associate
in Risk Management (ARM) designations from the Insurance Institute
of America. Ed completed a tour of duty in the Air Force Reserves
at Headquarters, U.S. Special Operations Command in September 2005
and after 35 years of service, retired from the Air Force Reserves
October 1, 2005. He then joined Charles R. Tutwiler and Associates,
Inc. as a fully licensed all lines public adjuster in Florida. He
is also licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Ed
is a member of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
(NAPIA), the Windstorm Insurance Network, and the American Legion.
You may email Ed at: collier@publicadjuster.com |
 Dante
R. Fabbro, P.C.L.A.
Dante has been a resident of Florida since 1976. He
holds a B.S. degree from the University of South Florida College of Business Administration
(1988). He joined the firm in 1993 and has successfully represented hundreds of
clients on claims ranging in size from $10,000 to just under $7 million. His experience
includes handling claims arising from major hurricanes such as Andrew ('92), Opal
('95), Georges ('98), Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne ('04). Additional specialties
include larger fire and collapse caused by hidden decay losses. Dante's membership
include: the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) and Windstorm
Insurance Network Inc. He is flood certified (NFIP), bears the professional designation
of Property Claims Law Associate (P.C.L.A.), and is licensed as a public insurance
adjuster in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Dante also has
experience with the international insurance community through his adjustment of
larger losses in the Caribbean Islands.
Read a testimonial
from Florida attorneys Fink & Boyle, P.A. Attorneys at Law concerning Dante
Fabbro's exceptional Public Adjusting work. You
may email Dante at: fabbro@publicadjuster.com
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 Frank
G. Fortson
Frank has over 20 years of business success
as a professional entrepreneur working in the restaurant food industry
including owning his own franchise stores in California. Seeking
a different professional challenge, Frank obtained his Florida public
insurance adjuster license. He has successfully assisted clients
with their hurricane, fire, sinkhole, and collapse losses. His clients
include one of the nation's largest hotel chains where millions
of dollars were recovered as a result of the four devastating hurricanes
that hit Florida in 2004. Frank is a member of the National Association
of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) and the Windstorm Insurance
Network Inc. where he has served as a presenter in conference workshops.
He is certified as an expert in Florida courts regarding loss and
damage evaluation appraisal insurance loss. He is licensed as a
public insurance adjuster in Florida, New York, North Carolina,
South Carolina, Louisiana and Texas, and the Virgin Islands. You
may email Frank at: fortson@publicadjuster.com
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 Keith
Grams
Keith is a Tampa native and a graduate
of St. Leo University with a B.A. in Business Management. Since
joining Charles R. Tutwiler & Associates, Inc., Keith has successfully
settled hundreds of commercial, industrial, and residential property
claims including hurricane, flood, water damage, mold, sinkhole,
fire, collapse and many others. The 2004 hurricane season included
four major hurricanes which presented unprecedented challenges to
the insurance industry. Keith's expertise and vigilance resulted
in multi-million dollar insurance settlements for his clients. Keith
is licensed to represent insurance policyholders in Florida, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky and Texas. He is a
member of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
(NAPIA); as well as the Windstorm Insurance Network. Keith has been
a presenter for Condominium Associations and has even appeared on
a local cable television channel to discuss various insurance topics.
Each year Keith attends numerous educational seminars, workshops
and presentations to stay abreast of an ever-changing insurance
industry. He is a certified Umpire. You may email Keith at:
grams@publicadjuster.com
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 Leonard
E. Miller, C.P.A.
Lenny has resided in Florida for years. He received
his B.A. in Accounting from the University of South Florida College of Business
Administration (1982). He has practiced public accounting for over 20 years. In
addition to holding his C.P.A. license, he is also Florida licensed as a public
insurance adjuster, as well as being licensed by the Florida Department of Insurance
for Health and Life and Series 7 Securities. His memberships include: panel member,
American Arbitration Assocation; Florida Bar Grievance Committee; and is designated
Certified Valuation Analyst. He has testified as an expert witness in various
courts as well as chaired various arbitrations under the American Arbitration
Association. You may email Lenny at: lenny@vitalemillercpa.com
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 Michael
W. Platts
Before joining Charles R. Tutwiler and Associates Inc.
in 1994, Mike began his career as an all-lines and property claims adjuster with
Allstate Insurance. He currently holds licenses as an all-lines public insurance
adjuster within the states of Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland
and Texas. Mike has been certified by both the State of Florida for windstorm
claims handling and by the Federal Government Management Association (FEMA) for
flood adjustment. His memberships include the: National Association of Public
Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) and the Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. Mike has
presented a number of workshops for the Windstorm Insurance Network annual conferences,
having had years of experience with many hurricanes. Born to a military family,
Mike put himself through college earning his B.A. in Business Administration from
the University of South Florida. He is married and is an historian by avocation.
Mike is committed to the concept that consumers have the right to the full amount
of the product which they have purchased. His many varied interests as well as
years of experience help him to maximize your recovery. You may email Mike at:
platts@publicadjuster.com
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 Richard
P. "Rick" Tutwiler, P.C.L.S.
Rick was born and educated in Tampa, Florida.
After graduating from Jesuit High School in Tampa, he went on to
earn his B.A. in Business Management from the University of South
Florida’s College of Business Administration. Rick completed
the Basic Property Loss Adjustment Class from Crawford & Company’s
University in Atlanta, GA, the only adjusters education program
of its kind. Rick joined the firm in 2005 and has successfully settled
fire, flood, windstorm, vandalism, water losses, and lightning claims
for both commercial and residential properties. He has also acted
as an appraiser for various claims resulting in very successful
outcomes for the insured. He also holds licenses in New York, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Texas. Rick is a member of
the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA),
Windstorm Insurance Network Inc., Community Association Institute
Suncoast Chapter, USF College of Business Alumni Chapter, a past
member of the President’s Circle of the Clearwater Chamber
of Commerce and actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters. Rick
is a certified umpire under the Windstorm Insurance Network certification
program. You may email Rick at: ricktutwiler@publicadjuster.com
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Our clients are the insured policyholders - property owners and business owners telling the story of increased insurance settlements, full policy limits paid and successful recovery from hurricanes, fires, sinkholes, hidden decay, water and smoke damage and other property loss insurance claims and catastrophic (CAT) disasters. Examine our SUCCESS STORIES LIBRARY, PAGE
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5. You will discover you are not the only person who has had to deal
with the frustrations, the worries, and the inconvenience that follows a loss.
Call our National Toll Free Number: 1.800.321.4488
or email us
at tutwiler@publicadjuster.com. We will discuss your loss and help
ease you through your crisis.
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