Kurt Huie, ASA

Kurt Huie writes on property insurance matters for IRMI.com. At Merit Advisors, he is responsible for leading and executing property tax engagements for oil and gas companies. Prior to Merit, Mr. Huie was a senior vice president at BVA Group, a boutique valuation and litigation support firm. Mr. Huie has experience in the valuation of master limited partnership drop-downs, oil and gas infrastructure, and complex facilities. He has managed or assisted on personal property tangible asset appraisals for financial and tax reporting, property tax, and insurance purposes. His worldwide clients come from a diverse range of industries, including oil and gas, mining, agriculture, pharmaceutical, public sector, chemical process, hospitality, and consumer goods. Prior to joining BVA, Mr. Huie was a consultant with American Appraisal Associates and a senior associate with Duff & Phelps Corporation.

Mr. Huie holds the Senior Accredited Appraiser designation in the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) with the machinery and equipment specialization. He has been a guest speaker for the American Bar Association, the Financial Consulting Group, and the 2023 ASA International Conference in New Orleans and holds a bachelor of arts in political science from Southern Methodist University.