Appraisal · Umpire · Adjusting

Objective, defensible property damage evaluations — delivered with integrity.

TLC Claims Solutions, LLC provides insurance appraisal, neutral umpire services, independent adjusting, and Xactimate estimating across Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and nationwide catastrophe deployments.

Fast Response Times
Accurate Estimating
Objective Claim Resolution
About the Firm

Experience, integrity, and technical rigor.

TLC Claims Solutions, LLC is a property insurance consulting firm focused on fair, well-supported outcomes for every stakeholder in the claim.

Property insurance adjuster inspecting a residential home

TLC Claims Solutions, LLC

We provide professional property insurance appraisal, umpire, independent adjusting, and estimating services for residential and commercial property claims. We specialize in objective claim evaluations, accurate Xactimate estimates, and fair dispute resolution involving water, fire, wind, hail, theft, vandalism, and catastrophe losses.

We work with insurance carriers, independent adjusting firms, attorneys, restoration contractors, and policyholders — delivering timely, professional service built on experience, integrity, and technical expertise.

Lisa Hoga
Owner & Principal

Lisa Hoga

With over nine years handling residential and commercial property claims, Lisa brings deep field experience and a reputation for fair, defensible evaluations across every loss type.

Licensed in multiple states and Xactimate Level 3 certified, she is a trusted resource for carriers, law firms, and restoration partners.

  • Xactimate Level 3 Certified
  • Symbility Experienced
  • Licensed in Colorado
  • Licensed in Arizona
  • Licensed in New Mexico
  • CAT Deployment Ready
  • 9+ Years Experience
  • Independent & Objective
  • Residential & Commercial
Credentials

Certified expertise, field-tested judgment.

Nine-plus years of hands-on claims work backed by industry-standard certifications and catastrophe deployment experience.

9+
Years of Experience

Xactimate Level 2

Certified

Advanced proficiency in the industry's leading estimating platform for defensible scope and pricing.

Symbility

Experienced

Fluent in Symbility estimating software for accurate cross-platform estimates and reviews.

CAT Deployment

Ready

Nationwide catastrophe response capability with rapid mobilization and structured field workflows.

Independent & Objective
Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico & Nationwide CAT
Damage Specialties
💧Water🔥Fire🌬️Wind🧊Hail🔒Theft🛡️VandalismCatastrophe🏠Residential🏢Commercial
Services

Full-scope property claim services.

From first inspection to final award — a single, experienced resource for appraisal, umpire, adjusting, and estimating.

Insurance Appraisal

Insurance Appraisal

Representation under the appraisal clause to resolve disputed property loss amounts with objective, well-documented analysis carriers and policyholders can rely on.

Neutral Umpire

Neutral Umpire

Impartial umpire services that break appraisal deadlocks with clear reasoning, thorough review of both positions, and a defensible written award.

Independent Field Adjusting

Independent Field Adjusting

On-site inspections, scope development, and detailed loss documentation for carriers and IA firms across daily assignments and catastrophe deployments.

Estimate Preparation & Review

Estimate Preparation & Review

Accurate Xactimate and Symbility estimates plus independent third-party review to validate scope, pricing, and repair methodology on every file.

Claim Consulting

Claim Consulting

Strategic guidance on complex claims, coverage questions, and scope disputes — helping teams move files forward with confidence and clarity.

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Pre-litigation support, mediation, and settlement negotiation designed to resolve conflicts efficiently and preserve working relationships between parties.

How It Works

A clear, structured appraisal process.

Every assignment follows a documented workflow so all parties know what to expect and when.

Assignment & Review
01

Assignment & Review

Review the policy appraisal clause, prior estimates, photos, and any expert reports to frame the disputed scope.

Independent Inspection
02

Independent Inspection

Thorough on-site inspection with detailed documentation of scope, materials, damages, and repair methodology.

Estimate & Negotiation
03

Estimate & Negotiation

Prepare an accurate, well-supported Xactimate estimate and confer with the opposing appraiser to narrow differences.

Award or Umpire
04

Award or Umpire

Sign a joint award where possible, or submit clearly-reasoned position statements for the umpire's decision.

Umpire Services

Neutral. Reasoned. Defensible.

Serving as an impartial umpire, TLC Claims Solutions reviews both appraisers' positions, evaluates supporting evidence, and issues a clearly-written award grounded in policy language and industry-standard repair practices — helping parties bring contested claims to a fair, final resolution.

Trusted by carriers & law firms
Independent Adjusting

Daily claims and CAT deployments.

Field-ready coverage for carriers and IA firms — from single-loss assignments to large-scale catastrophe response.

Insurance adjuster inspecting hail damage on a Colorado roof with mountain backdrop

Primary Coverage Area

Residential and commercial claims throughout Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico with prompt scheduling and turnaround.

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Storm damage catastrophe response scene with emergency vehicles at dusk

Nationwide CAT Response

Available for catastrophe deployments across the United States with rapid mobilization, structured file management, and consistent quality on high-volume events.

Testimonials

Trusted by carriers, counsel, and contractors.

  • Detailed, well-supported estimates and a professional approach in appraisal.

    Claims Manager
    Regional Insurance Carrier
  • Lisa's umpire award was thorough, reasoned, and grounded in the policy.

    Partner
    Property Insurance Law Firm
  • Fast turnaround, accurate scope, and fair resolution — a resource we rely on.

    Operations Director
    Restoration Contractor
  • Rigor and integrity that's rare in this industry. Her reports hold up every time.

    Senior Adjuster
    National Carrier
  • Clear scope, defensible pricing, and zero drama. A contentious appraisal made routine.

    General Counsel
    Public Adjusting Firm
  • Responsive, knowledgeable, and always prepared. Our first call on complex losses.

    Claims Supervisor
    Commercial Insurer
  • Meticulously documented umpire decisions. Both sides understand the outcome.

    Managing Attorney
    First-Party Coverage Practice
  • Accurate line items and realistic pricing our team could actually rebuild from.

    Project Manager
    General Contractor
Frequently Asked

Answers before you ask.

Contact

Let's discuss your claim.

Insurers, attorneys, contractors, and policyholders — start the conversation with a licensed appraiser and umpire trusted across the West and nationwide CAT deployments.

Call
(719) 225-6361
Email
Lmhoga@yahoo.com
Response
Within 1 business day