Bronson Claims Consultants

Over 18 Years of Insurance Claims Handling Experience

Carrier-Trained. Independently Licensed.

Independent adjusting for Insurance Carriers and independent third-party consulting for Policyholders, based in Portland, Oregon. Owner Daniel T. Barker brings carrier-side catastrophe and large-loss experience from Allstate, Homesite, and Farmers to every file, specializing in shingle, clay tile, wood shake, and commercial hot tar roofing, cause and origin, and more.

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Who we serve

“Whether you’re a policyholder or a major insurance carrier, you’ll receive professional service, a straightforward plan from day one, and work backed by over 18 years of claims handling experience.”

— Daniel T. Barker

For policyholders

Independent Third-Party Claim Consulting

An independent, unbiased professional view of the damage, scope, and value of your loss, including repair estimates, contents inventories, and appraiser or umpire services. We provide independent estimates and documentation that you can submit to your insurance carrier yourself, if you choose.

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.

Policyholder overview

For insurance carriers

Field Adjusting & Appraisal Support

Independent adjusting and consulting assignments, large-loss and contents work, appraisal and umpire participation, and thorough reporting for carriers that need capable field help.

Carrier overview

Capabilities

Claims Work Grounded in Experience

Drawn from catastrophe and large-loss field work, roofing and leak/cause-and-origin subject-matter roles, and independent adjusting since Bronson Claims was established.

Fire & Total Loss

Structure and contents scoping after major fire and wildfire losses, including heavy documentation files.

Contents Inventories

Detailed personal-property inventories and pricing support for homeowners and commercial contents claims.

Structure Estimates

Line-item dwelling and other-structure estimates based on measured scopes and local pricing.

Appraisal & Umpire

Independent, unbiased, and disinterested appraiser or umpire services for property and casualty claims, including homeowners, commercial, boat, and farm and ranch losses. Vehicle appraisals are offered separately.

Claims Investigations

Scene and cause review, recorded statements, records and document review, and detailed written investigative reports.

Expert Witness

Available for expert and court testimony on claims handling, estimating, and valuation matters.

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Focus areas

Loss Types We Regularly Handle

Fire / Smoke

Residential & commercial

Water / Pipes

Sudden & accidental

Wind / Hail

Storm-related damage

Roof / Leak

Cause-and-origin focus

Ready to Discuss a Claim?

Call or send a short note. We will review what you need—whether you’re with a carrier desk or a household recovering from a loss—and outline next steps.

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About the firm

Carrier-Trained. Independently Licensed.

Daniel T. Barker’s path runs through Allstate catastrophe and large-loss field work (2008–2015), Homesite catastrophe adjusting and vendor oversight (2017–2019), and Farmers commercial field adjusting (2020), before Bronson Claims Consultants LLC.

Over 18 years of insurance claims handling experience. Oregon and Washington independent adjuster licenses.

Career history

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Accurate scopesMeasured quantities and clear line items.
2
Organized filesPhotos, estimates, and notes ready for review.
3
Plain communicationUpdates that make sense to desks and households alike.

Client feedback

What Clients Have Said

“Honestly, I don’t think I have ever received better service from anyone ever… Professional, friendly, yet firm, knowledgeable, and just constantly advocating 24x7.”

Google review · 5 stars · Bridget S.

“It was so reassuring to have Bronson's knowledgeable, patient, and supportive staff on my side. I would recommend them in a minute, and I'm so grateful that my friend recommended them to me. They delivered everything they promised.”

Google review · 5 stars · Anne B.

“Bronson Claims was easy to work with. He did a fantastic job working with our insurance company …”

Google review · 5 stars · Karri W.

Excerpts from Google reviews of past engagements. Results vary by claim and policy.

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