Mark Siegwald

Mark Siegwald

Senior Consultant

Bower Building Consulting

Chicago, Illinois

About Mark Siegwald


Mark Siegwald has more than 24 years of experience in the insurance and restoration consulting industry. He began his career as an insurance adjuster with Kemper Insurance and Liberty Mutual, where he spent over 10 years handling property claims. He transitioned into restoration leadership roles with Munters Corporation, Belfor USA, and Response Team 1, developing expertise in water damage, structural drying, mold remediation, and repair estimating. After working as a consultant with Young & Associates, he joined Bower Building Consulting as a Senior Consultant in 2023.

In his current role, he is called by insurance companies to assess damage after natural disasters, fires, floods, hurricanes, and other events. His work includes damage assessment, setting reserves, aligning contractors with scope of work, auditing estimates, negotiating contracts, and reviewing project files to ensure repairs are completed correctly. He evaluates complex commercial losses, from hospitals and schools to manufacturing plants and courthouses.

Siegwald holds several restoration and construction certifications, including IICRC restoration field designation, Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Water Restoration Technician, Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), and Associate Constructor Certification (AIC). He earned a BA in General Studies from Northern Illinois University, where he played on a soccer scholarship. He later played club soccer in England and Mexico.

Outside of work, Siegwald is a member of Rock Valley Anglers Club and maintains interests in fishing, hunting, and golf.

Areas of Focus


Property damage consultingInsurance claimsDamage assessmentWater damage restorationMold remediationEstimate auditingRestoration consulting

Career Background


Bower Building Consulting

Senior Consultant

Chicago, Illinois

2023 – Present

Young & Associates

Consultant

Response Team 1

Restoration Professional

Belfor USA

Restoration Professional

Munters Corporation

Restoration Professional

Liberty Mutual

Claims Adjuster and Team Lead

Kemper Insurance

Claims Adjuster

Education


Northern Illinois University

BA, General Studies

Media


Press


Mark Siegwald Built a Career on Getting the Details Right - CEOWORLD magazine

After more than two decades in insurance and restoration consulting, Mark Siegwald has become known for knowing how to separate real repair needs from wasted work. Today, Siegwald serves as a Senior Consultant with Bower Group in Chicago, working on major commercial and institutional losses caused by fires, floods, hurricanes, mold, and other disasters.

We're there to make sure things are done correctly. Not overdone. Not underdone. Just done the right way.
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Mark Siegwald Discusses Why Insurance Carriers Are Increasingly Turning to Independent Damage Consultants

Mark Siegwald, Senior Consultant at Bower Group, says insurance carriers are relying more heavily on independent damage consultants to provide objective evaluations and oversight during the recovery process as restoration claims become more complex and costly. Siegwald has spent more than 24 years working across the insurance and restoration industries.

We're seeing more complexity in nearly every major claim. The costs are higher, timelines are tighter, and there are often multiple parties involved. Insurance carriers want experienced professionals who can independently assess the damage and make sure the scope of work actually matches what's needed.
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Leader Spotlight – Mark Siegwald

As a Senior Consultant with Bower Group, Mark Siegwald evaluates complex commercial losses, from hospitals and schools to manufacturing plants and courthouses. With more than 24 years in the insurance and restoration industry, he has seen property losses from nearly every angle—as a claims adjuster, restoration professional, consultant, and auditor.

My goal isn't to make a project bigger or smaller than necessary. It's to make sure the repair plan accurately reflects the damage and supports a successful recovery.
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Mark Siegwald | REVERB

After more than 24 years in the insurance, restoration, and property damage consulting industries, Mark Siegwald has learned that successful recovery has very little to do with making quick decisions and instead comes from asking the right questions and paying attention to details. As a Senior Consultant with Bower Group, his work involves evaluating commercial and institutional losses caused by fire, water, storms, and mold.

I've learned not to rush toward conclusions. The longer I've worked in this industry, the more I realize that slowing down and understanding the situation usually leads to better decisions.
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Licenses & Certifications


  • IICRC restoration field designation
  • ASD (Applied Structural Drying)
  • Water Restoration Technician
  • AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician)
  • AIC (Associate Constructor Certification)

Boards & Memberships


  • Rock Valley Anglers Club

Frequently Asked Questions


What does Mark Siegwald do?

Mark Siegwald is a Senior Consultant at Bower Building Consulting in Chicago. He assesses complex property damage after fires, floods, hurricanes, and other disasters, providing damage assessment, estimate auditing, and restoration oversight for insurance carriers.

What is Mark Siegwald known for?

Mark Siegwald is known for his expertise in property damage consulting, restoration oversight, and insurance claims. His work focuses on ensuring repair scopes accurately reflect damage without excess or omission.

Where is Mark Siegwald based?

Mark Siegwald is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Where did Mark Siegwald study?

Mark Siegwald earned a BA in General Studies from Northern Illinois University, where he played on a soccer scholarship.

Who does Mark Siegwald work for?

Mark Siegwald works for Bower Building Consulting as a Senior Consultant.

Last updated July 31, 2026