GAB Robins

What GAB Robins does

Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division (formerly GAB Robins) is a Lake Mary, Florida-based property valuation subsidiary of global risk and benefits firm Sedgwick. The company provides insurance appraisals, content and personal property appraisals, reserve studies, and Florida-mandated structural inspections (SIRS, Milestone, and Balcony Inspections) to property owners and associations including condominiums, HOAs, country clubs, hotels and resorts, schools and universities, churches, commercial buildings, and hospitals across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The company claims to be the largest construction valuation provider in the southeast United States, with operations tracing back over a century through the Sedgwick corporate lineage and rebranded from GAB Robins to Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division in 2018.

The underlying technology stack centers on licensed Timberline by Sage Corporation construction estimation software combined with the RS Means cost database, which provides quarterly-updated, zip code-specific construction cost data including contractor overhead, profit, labor, taxes, and insurance. The company also maintains proprietary reserve study software compliant with AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Common Interest Realty Associations and IRS tax guidelines, plus a digital photo archiving system and construction plan digitization tools used to support insurance claims. Field appraisers, each with a minimum of 10 years of experience and credentials from the Association of Construction Inspectors and the Community Associations Institute, are positioned throughout the United States to perform on-site inspections.

The business model combines one-time professional services fees for initial appraisals and inspections with a recurring Annual Update Program that enrolls 80%+ of clients at a guaranteed three-year subscription fee, automatically delivering updated reports approximately 60 days before insurance renewal dates. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company markets through direct field sales, industry association partnerships (CMAA Gold Partner, CAI Professional Service Provider, ACI Professional Members), and a dedicated CMAA microsite, targeting property managers, board members, and insurance agents as primary buyers.

Name

GAB Robins

Legal name

Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division

Website

https://gabvalue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division (formerly GAB Robins) provides insurance appraisals, reserve studies, content appraisals, and Florida-mandated structural inspections for property owners, associations, country clubs, hotels, schools, churches, and commercial buildings across the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Appraisal & Property Valuation Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (531320), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132)

SIC

Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Valuation & Appraisal Advisory (FSAEAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real Estate Valuation Review & Litigation/Dispute Support Advisory (BPAJANAK)

Keywords

• Insurance appraisals
• Reserve studies
• Replacement cost valuation
• Structural integrity inspections
• Personal property appraisals

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Mary

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Insurance Appraisals: One-time replacement cost analysis providing accurate insurance coverage estimates for structures and amenities. Revenue generated per property appraisal with component-by-component cost calculation.
2. Content & Personal Property Appraisals: Valuation of personal property, machinery and equipment for insurance purposes. Provides replacement cost, depreciated replacement value, market value and liquidation value depending on client needs.
3. Reserve Studies: Budgetary planning tool identifying major repairs/replacements and establishing funding plans. Includes physical analysis (component study) and financial analysis (funding study).
4. Annual Update Program: Recurring annual update program for Insurance Appraisals, Content Appraisals, and Reserve Studies at a guaranteed annual fee for three years. 80%+ of clients enroll in this program.
5. Milestone Inspections: Structural engineering inspections for Florida condominiums and cooperative buildings 3+ stories, performed in two phases per Florida state requirements.
6. Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS): Florida state-required reserve study for condominiums and cooperatives ensuring long-term maintenance and replacement of critical structural elements per Florida Statute SB 4D and SB 154.
7. Balcony Inspections: Florida state mandatory balcony inspections per HR7020 standards for commercial buildings 3+ stories including public lodging establishments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GAB Robins (Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division) provides on-site insurance appraisals, content/personal property appraisals, and reserve studies for commercial and residential properties. It also performs Florida-mandated Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), Milestone Inspections, and Balcony Inspections for condominiums, cooperatives, and associations.

Product overview

Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division (formerly GAB Robins) offers a suite of property valuation and inspection services for insurance and reserve planning purposes. The core offerings include Insurance Appraisals (replacement cost analysis for structures), Content & Personal Property Appraisals (machinery and equipment valuation), and Reserve Studies (budgetary planning for major repairs). These are complemented by Florida-specific inspection services: Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS), Milestone Inspections, and Balcony Inspections per state mandates. The company also maintains a specialized sub-brand, the CMAA Club Insurance Program, targeting country clubs and golf facilities. An Annual Update Program enables clients to maintain current valuations over three-year periods. The company serves properties throughout the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with appraisers strategically based across the country and over 40 years of experience in the valuation industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insurance Appraisals On-site replacement-cost valuation of buildings for property owners, associations, hospitality operators, schools, hospitals, religious institutions, and commercial real estate owners to support insurance-to-value coverage and lender requirements.
• Content & Personal Property Appraisals Valuation of business contents, equipment, and personal property inventories to support insurance underwriting and replacement coverage for hotels, country clubs, schools, healthcare facilities, and other commercial properties.
• Reserve Studies Long-term capital reserve analyses for community associations, country clubs, and other property owners to plan funding for major component repairs and replacements over a multi-year horizon.
• Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS) Florida-mandated structural integrity reserve studies for condominium and cooperative associations of three or more stories, addressing structural components such as foundations, load-bearing walls, roof, and fireproofing under SB 4D/SB 154.
• Milestone Inspections

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ client retention through Annual Update Program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCMAA Gold Partner designation. Sedgwick | Valuation Services Division is recognized as an expert provider of insurance appraisals, personal property appraisals, and reserve studies for CMAA member clubs. Dedicated CMAA website portal (cmaa.gabvalue.com) with sample reports and service information.
• Community Association Institute (CAI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMembers and Professional Service Providers of CAI. Company has reserve specialists with CAI designations who produce reserve studies compliant with community association standards.
• Association of Construction Inspectors (ACI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional Members of ACI. Appraisers designated as Certified Construction Inspectors by ACI, providing credentials and professional standards for property valuations.
• Sage Corporation (Timberline)coreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed user of Timberline construction estimation software by Sage Corporation. RS Means database provides quarterly-updated, zip code-specific cost data used in all insurance appraisals. Standard tool used by construction, engineering, and architectural companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Terracon Consultants: Large national engineering and environmental services firm with broad property assessment, geotechnical, and structural inspection capabilities. Overlaps in structural inspections and reserve studies as part of a much larger multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• NV5 Global: National technical engineering and consulting firm offering property condition assessments, structural inspections, and environmental services. Provides overlapping capabilities across insurance appraisals and structural inspections within a much broader infrastructure and environmental practice.
• Atlas Technical Consultants: National provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, and environmental services for real estate and infrastructure. Competes in property condition assessments, structural inspections, and reserve studies as part of a diversified consulting portfolio.

Direct peers

• Engineering Economics Inc. (EEI): Specialized construction cost estimating and insurance appraisal firm for religious, educational, and institutional facilities. Highly comparable in scope, methodology (RS Means-based cost data), and target verticals including churches, schools, and clubs.
• Partner Engineering and Science: National firm providing property condition assessments, structural inspections, and insurance-related due diligence for commercial real estate. Direct competitor in structural integrity, milestone, and building inspections overlapping with Florida regulatory services.
• Building Technology Consultants (BTC): Specialized reserve study and property inspection firm focused on community associations, condominiums, and cooperatives. Direct competitor in SIRS, milestone, and balcony inspections under Florida regulatory requirements.
• EBI Consulting: National engineering, environmental, and property condition consulting firm offering reserve studies, milestone inspections, and structural integrity assessments. Directly comparable in Florida-mandated inspection services and HOA/condo client base.
• Lerch Bates: Building envelope, property condition assessment, and structural consulting firm serving commercial real estate, hospitality, and high-rise residential. Comparable in structural inspection services, reserve studies, and the hotel/condo vertical focus.
• Reserve Advisors: National reserve study and replacement cost appraisal firm serving HOAs, condominiums, and community associations across the United States. Direct competitor in the reserve study and insurance appraisal segments, with comparable subscription-style annual update offerings.

Emerging players

• Pinnacle Engineering and Architecture: Regional firm providing structural engineering inspections, milestone inspections, and SIRS services primarily in Florida. Focused competitor in the same Florida condo safety regulatory-driven service lines, though with a more limited geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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