Hurricane Dean – Info on Adjusting firms working in Mexico, Misc adjuster needs in Mexico

We’ve done a bit of research for those of you asking for information on working losses in Mexico due to Hurricane Dean making landfall in Mexico. While we are not yet staffing for a firm planning to work there, we have done some initial research for adjusters on firms that do work there.

We also include links on visas, work permits, auto insurance needs, internet services you will need and cell phone coverage information. We’ll do additional checking tomorrow should the need arise for additional information and will post it in reply to this topic. Should you have additional information for adjusters wishing to work in Mexico on Hurricane Dean claims, please provide reply comments below we’ll post to aid in their search for work on Hurricane Dean losses. For example, I was not able to locate information on estimatic software used while adjusting claims, book value guides for Mexico which might be helpful to auto adjusters, and a few major other items such as Errors and Omissions coverage for adjusters going over, workers comp coverage issues while working there, and Mexico insurance adjuster license requirements. We’d appreciate any details our readers can provide. Here are the links you may wish to view if your considering assignments:

First– see this article which says US Insurance adjusters can’t go to Mexico to adjust claims so tells RV owners to drive their RV to nearest point in US for inspection:

http://www.aonrecreation.com/ardhome.aspx?_act=display&_con=RVing%20In%20Mexico

Crawford and Company- Mexico location contact info

http://www.crawfordandcompany.com/content.aspx?CID=222&SID=7#Mexico

Cunningham Lindsey Mexico Contact Info

http://www.cunninghamlindsey.com/office_locator.asp?country=Belize

GAB Robins-handles claims in US and Mexico:

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-138311034.html

Coast Claims

http://www.coastclaimsadjusting.com/aboutus.htm

Jeremy Bellemy Adjusting Co

http://www.jimbellamy.com/

Risk Mexico

http://www.riskmexico.com/eng/ctc.asp

Spencer Claim Service

http://www.spencerclaimsservice.com/

Claim Service Guide with contact information- may be able to locate adjusting firms here: (Also see Legal guide on this site.

http://www.igib.com/claim_service.html

Mexico Insurance Professionals out of AZ may be able to provide some adjusting firm names:

http://www.rockypointdirectory.com/mexican_insurance.htm

Temporary Vehicle permits needed to go beyond 15 miles of border- Link to order permit online:

http://www.mexicoinsuranceconsultants.com/Travel.aspx

What personal things are you allowed to bring in

http://www.mexicoinsuranceconsultants.com/Travel.aspx

Pemex Gasoline only allowed in Mexico

http://www.mexicoinsuranceconsultants.com/Travel.aspx

Passport / Permit info for Mexico

http://www.mexicoinsuranceconsultants.com/faq.aspx

Passport needed if flying/ permit if driving:

http://studenttravel.about.com/od/mexicostudenttravel/f/border_mexico.htm

Frontier Airlines- to 7 Mexico Cities from 13 US Locations

http://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/stories/2007/08/13/daily3.html?jst=b_ln_hl

Excellent advice on Auto Insurance needs if going to Mexico:

http://www.mexpro.com/press/dsun062006.php

Driving in Mexico and your US Insurance may not cover you- FAQ:

http://www.mexadventure.com/MexicanInsurance/Frequently_Asked_Questions.CFM

Tips for Driving in Mexico:

http://www.mexicantouristpro.com/in_mexico/driving.html

FAQ- Can you take a rental car from US to Mexico:

http://www.riskmanagement.ucsb.edu/faqs/mexico.htm#19

Work Permits to work in Mexico

http://www.mexperience.com/liveandwork/working_mexico.htm

Mexican Visas

http://www.mexperience.com/liveandwork/immigration.htm

Summary of differences in Auto and Property policies in Mexico vs US coverage

http://www.ontheroadin.com/travelinnformation/comparingusandmexicoinsurance.htm

Sample of a Mexico policy for auto coverage

http://www.mexinsure.com/coverage_terms_and_conditions.php

US Consulant General Mexico- More info on VISAS/Work permits

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/wwwhnivtnlist.html

TN Visas for Mexican and Canadian Disaster Insurance Adjusters

http://www.visaus.com/tnfaq.html

Mexico Business Visitors rules

http://pubweb.fdbl.com/ihp8/global/media85.nsf/public-country-briefs/mexico?opendocument

HIgh Speed Internet Providers in Mexico

http://www.google.com/search?q=+high+speed+internet+service+in+mexico&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLJ

Cell phone coverage in Mexico

http://www.google.com/search?q=Cell+phone+coverage+in+mexico&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLJ

US Consulate- Travel Accommodation Guidelines for Mexico June 2007

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

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Here is the latest Bloomberg report put out just after midnight with lots of facts and info on the territories and population in Mexico where the eye wall is approaching now:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aLnbekJbtTik&refer=home

Thank you to Claims Magazine Managing Editor, Eric Gilkey for requesting to link to this blog entry in their breaking news feature here:

http://www.claimsmag.com/cms/Claims/Breaking%20News/2007/08/21-mexican%20claims

9/1/07- Update- here is another contact for adjusters on another firm operating in Mexico:

Mexico City

Felipe Ramírez
Orizaba 32
Col. Roma Norte
Del. Cuauhtemoc
Mexico City
Mexico
C.P 06700
+52 55 3000 1880
+52 55 3000 1889
felipe.ramirez@charlestayloradj.com