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Professional Biography

Matthew Holmes is a Senior Regional Consultant at YA Group with over 10 years of experience. Matthew is a highly efficient and organized leader, skilled in multiple facets of the commercial and residential insurance industry. He is exceptionally meticulous, cautious, and highly focused while working in high-stress, high volume work environments.

Matthew is a quick learner with the ability to build strong working and personal relationships in a collaborative environment. He is a self-motivated and innovative challenge seeker with a strong emphasis on providing consistent, measurable results.

Credentials & Certifications

  • Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
  • Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) - 2015 (CPCU)
  • Associates in Claims (AIC) - 2013 (AIC)
  • IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech) (WRT)
  • IICRC - AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Tech) (AMRT)
  • Certified General Adjuster (CGA)
  • Certified Flood General Adjuster (CFGA)
  • Flood Training Certified - Current
  • Licensed Louisiana Comprehensive Adjuster - Current
  • Licensed Louisiana Appraiser - Current

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Warehouse Facility | Tornado | $1.4M
  • Elementary School | Fire/Smoke | $8.6M
  • Collegiate Student Health Center | Fire/Smoke | $6.6M
  • Apartment Complex | Wind | $3.6M
  • Apartment Complex | Enviro - Water/Flood | $2.7M
  • High School | Enviro - Water/Flood | $5.4M

Professional Experience

  • Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group | 2020 - Current
  • Regional Consultant | YA Group | 2017 - 2020
  • Senior Consultant | YA Group | 2015 - 2017
  • Complex/Large Loss Adjuster | State Farm Fire & Casualty | 2006 - 2015

Education

  • Master of Science, Business Administration, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Professional Licenses