Take a Look! Sponsor Mariposa Ltd Claims is Offering Benefits, Base Salary and Much More!

Here is GREAT news shared by ClaimSmentor sponsor Mariposa Ltd Claims  regarding outstanding opportunities to continue your work as an independent adjuster AND receive a base salary and fantastic benefits:

Are You Looking for Financial Stability and a More Stable Way of Life as an Adjuster?

• Would you like to have a regular pay check every two weeks? • Do you need health insurance but cannot afford the monthly premiums or the cost to include your family members? • Have you ever thought about putting money aside for retirement, but it seems like you can never stay ahead and are always playing financial catch-up? • Has additional and continuing education been on your mind, but you simply cannot afford to allocate any funds into that bucket? • Is the price of gasoline getting you worried and discouraged? • Have you given any thought to staying at home and taking care of yourself and your family while working as a regional adjuster versus storm chasing catastrophe work?
Mariposa Insurance Services would like to talk seriously with you if you have answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions.
 What You Can Offer:

• Delivery of quality customer service, policy interpretation, and cost control methodology. • Bring us your current regular business referred to you from carriers – 10+ daily claim assignments per month coming to you direct from insurance carriers. (do not count claim assignments from insurance adjusting companies) • You handle claims on your own or maybe you have a partner or family member helping you. • Three or more years of field experience as a property damage adjuster (commercial, liability/casualty experience is a plus). • Being a licensed adjuster.
What Mariposa Can Offer:

• We hire you as a full time Field Staff Adjuster, with the following offered benefits: o Health, Dental, Vision plans o 401 K with company contribution program o Company car with gas card o Cell phone o Laptop and all required software
• You receive a guaranteed annual base salary up to $40,000 (depending your experience and starting monthly claim volume) • You will receive additional claims to your own current load • You will receive a monthly commission up to 40% of the base fee charged to the carrier, less the base salary for the month • You are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses tied to performance metrics and company profitability. • You benefit from a solid company’s structure and support to ensure that you succeed as a Field Staff Adjuster
Your Responsibilities

• The claims you receive from Mariposa, plus the claims you receive from your current clients fall within this salary/commission agreement. • All claims will be handled under the standards of Mariposa’s Adjuster Guidelines • As your business grows you will need to recruit qualified adjusting personnel to handle the volume and maintain the delivery of quality customer service and cost controls for the client carriers. • Once total assignments to you exceed 50 claims per month (average monthly run rate for three months), an additional 5% commission will be paid directly to you for all claims handled by your adjuster assistants.
FAQ’s

• How long will it take to get on board? o About one week • Will there be a contract between Mariposa and me? o Yes, we will send you a copy to review before you make your decision • What kind of support will I get from Mariposa? o Mariposa is a well-organized independent adjusting firm with systems and expertise available to ensure that you have all the tools and support required to succeed in your job. • How will I be paid? o You will receive an EFT every two weeks representing your base salary as well as the commission from the previous pay period. • Do I have to incur the cost of fuel and automobile wear and tear? o No, you will have a company credit card for fuel and other legitimate ‘on the road’ expenses. The maintenance of the car will be direct billed to the company through specific service providers. • Can I see the fee schedule? o Yes, we can provide you will current schedules, however these are generally negotiated with individuals carriers, so they may differ or change from time to time. • How much money can I expect to make? o This depends on volume, of course, however we intend to grow your business to at least 30-50 claims per month on a regular run-rate. At 40 claims per month, you should gross approximately $100,000 per year.

Instructions to Adjusters for Consideration:
If you feel that your name is on this offer then we want you to contact us. You should provide a current resume along with a letter in your words that addresses why you qualify as a candidate and send to:
Brian Jones Brian.Jones@MariposaLtd.com

Be sure to identify in the subject line “Mariposa Owner/Operator “
You do not need to provide us with the names of the carriers you work with just yet. If the Mariposa Leadership Team feels you qualify based on the information you have provided, Brian will then send you an NDA agreement to protect you and Mariposa in a confidentiality agreement where we can freely discuss further details of the opportunity between the parties.

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It is rare that I would endorse a particular adjusting firm due to the variables involved in evaluating an adjusting firm on important issues such as quality of their adminstration personnel, professionalism of staff, promptness of payments to adjusters, quality of claims management personnel,etc. However, I do STRONGLY endorse Mariposa Claims after working closely with them since the inception of ClaimSmentor in 2005 and their continued committment to mentoring and support of the ClaimSmentor program. I endorse them not because they are a ClaimSmentor sponsor but because of the long term relationship we have developed where I have gotten to know first hand the quality and dedication of the owners of this firm and their managers and importantly that I have gotten fantastic feedback from all independents I have staffed for them over the years during many catastrophe events who consistently report back that Mariposa provides an outstanding CMS Claims Management System (hosted by Click Claims at www.clickclaims.com) , a quality management staff, a friendly and available group at their home office who process assignments and adjuster payments, and…need I say more? One thing I will definitely add- if you are not interested in doing quality work or try to be a turn and burn adjuster then this offer is NOT for you!

Eberls Claims Service is now hiring for Auto Catastrophe Claims Adjusters and Auto Liability Claims Adjusters

ClaimSmentor sponsor Eberls Claims Service  is now hiring for Auto Catastrophe Claims Adjusters as well as Auto Liability Adjusters.

Here are the details for those interested:

Auto Catastrophe Claims Adjuster openings:

Join a winning team! For the last 25 years, Eberl Claims Service has been providing quality claims adjusting services to the insurance industry. Over the years we have established a reputation as one of the top independent adjusting firms in the nation.  Our success is due, in part, to our philosophy of treating our adjusters as we expect to be treated.  As a compliment to the customers we service, we also enjoy a diverse workforce comprised of many different backgrounds and experiences from all corners of the nation.  Developing an inclusive work environment that encourages individual contributions and fosters growth at all levels from a workforce that draws upon the culturally diverse demographics across the country, is a key component to providing the outstanding service that our customers identify with and appreciate.  It is how we set ourselves apart.
We are currently seeking Auto Claims Adjusters to work within our Catastrophe Division. Candidates must:
·         Be computer proficient with prior experience with auto estimating software
·         Have 2 years auto claims handling experience
·         Possess an adjuster’s license in home state or Texas
·         Have a strong work ethic and superior customer service skills
·         Be able to travel and spend extended periods of time away from home
All candidates must also undergo background screening and drug testing prior to employment.
What do we offer?
·         Better commissions – our rates are among the highest in the industry
·         Direct deposit, on-line access to payroll and fee bills
·         401K
·         Cafeteria Plan
·         License reimbursement program- We will pay the fees for up to 5 licenses each year you successfully complete an assignment with Eberl.
·         Excellent Management and Field Support
·         Excellent client base and ample work opportunities.
We invite you to put your expertise into a great work environment with Eberl! Please submit your resume to resumes@eberls.com. 

 

We are currently seeking Auto Liability Claims Adjusters. Candidates must:

· Have 5+ years of Auto Liability claims handling experience.

· Be computer proficient.

· Possess an adjuster’s license in Texas or Florida.

· Be willing to travel out of state on long term assignments.

· Have experience determining liability with physical damage claims.

· Be able to negotiate physical damage settlements with claimants and attorneys.

· Have experience corresponding with or interviewing attorneys, medical specialists, agents, police, medical professionals, witnesses or claimants to compile information needed for evaluation.

· Handle claims which may have multiple features identified upon report or likely to arise during the investigation of the claim including: collision, comprehensive, and physical damage.

· Undergo background screening and drug testing prior to employment.

Duties:

· Evaluate policy coverage, contact insured’s, claimants, attorneys, body shops and medical staff to determine injuries stemming from an accident while determining and establishing reserve requirements.

· Plan and conduct investigations (including but not limited to interviewing parties involved, collecting and evaluating documentation and securing evidence) to analyze coverage, determine liability, compensability, and extent of damages.

· Maintain accurate records and handle responsibilities associated with processing and payment of claims. Record and update status notes, and documents results of contacts, relevant medical reports and information per file standards.

· Determine need for cause and origin experts, independent medical examiners, accident reconstructionists, and engineers.

· Assess actual damages associated with claims and conduct negotiations to settle claims.

· May be involved with litigation as necessary.

· Evaluate claim for potential fraud.

· Investigating the presence of multiple coverage issues.

· Rental management and tow storage mitigation.

Responsible for claims involving:

· Bodily injury (BI), medical payments, personal injury protection (PIP), No fault insurance experience a plus.

· All types of auto accidents from single vehicle to semi-complex multi vehicle losses.

· Insured vehicle rear ends claimant vehicle.

· Insured structure fixed property (mailbox, light pole, landscaping, fence, etc).
· Parking lot accidents.

· Insured vehicle struck building or large fixed property exposure.

· Any vehicle in the claim including possible total loss.

Also responsible for claims that may involve significant coverage issues such as:

· Unlisted driver operating vehicle at TOL.

· Non-permissive user of vehicle at time of loss.

· Other loss to VIN/Policy.

· Loss within 10 day coverage change report only.

· Policy cancellation.

What do we offer?

· Better commissions- our rates are among the highest in the industry

· Direct deposit, on-line access to payroll and fee bills

· 401K

· Cafeteria Plan

· License reimbursement program- We will pay the fees for up to 5 licenses each year you successfully complete an assignment with Eberl.

· Excellent Management and Field Support

· Excellent client base and ample work opportunities.

We invite you to put your expertise into a great work environment with Eberl! Please submit your resume to resumes@eberls.com

Altier vs Worley Catastrophe Class Action on Overtime issues by BP Adjusters settles under Confidential Terms

Thanks to www.law360.com  for posting an update on the Altier vs Worley Catastrophe Claims which confirms rumors that the two Altier cases (Lousiana and Federal Court) have settled which are the class action cases that adjusters working for Worley that worked BP claims filed regarding overtime issues / pay versus contract disputes.

The terms are confidential so don’t be bothering your claims associates for the details. Here is the link found when using their share button to Linkedin post for the full article:

http://www.law360.com/southeast/articles/296901

For further followup or questions- you can contact Worley for comment at www.worleyco.com or contact the law firm who handled the settlement and class action as all contact information can be found in the left hand corner of their website on this class action at www.worleyovertime.com where you will also see a link to the court documents in the left column which show the plaintiff adjusters who opted in as of June 2011. I don’t see the settlement information up on that site most likely due to the confidential terms of settlement.

2012 Independent Adjuster Carrier Catastrophe Certification Workshops- Contact Eberls Claims Service for Information

I am frequently asked for the location and dates of upcoming Property and Auto carrier certification classes with carrier certifications as one of the top requests.

I highly recommend any independent adjuster seeking specific dates and locations contact Eberls Claims Service  who is a highly regarded independent adjusting firm. I know they have a training headquarters in Dallas and provide excellent courses for Xactimate Training by one of the handful of people who are actually a Certified Xactimate trainer by Xactware (Jennifer Whitaker).

I have many adjusters who are on their rosters who highly recommend Eberls. I have also supervised Eberl’s adjusters for many years when performing as a National Catastrophe manager for State Farm as well as a Field Team Manager so I feel very confident recommending them.

They can fill you in on the experience requirements, dates of upcoming  carrier certification exam dates.

Email Tina Lehman at Eberls at TLehman@Eberls.com to submit your resume and request information should you be looking for a Carrier Certification or other assignments as Eberls is also a Citizens of Florida  adjusting firm and I have no doubt respresent many other carriers providing you with an excellent opportunity to receive assignments given your experience level and professionalism meets their needs.

ClaimSmentor Welcomes Wardlaw Claims as our newest Sponsor- Wardlaw Claims Conference info February 2012

Special thanks go out to Wardlaw Claims who has joined ClaimSmentor as our newest sponsor. Watch for additional upcoming informationabout all of the training and job opportunities they offer but for now we wish to share a link to their upcoming claim conference to be held February 13 through February 17, 2012 in Waco, TX.

For complete claim conference details and registration, you can view them on their site here.

Mariposa Claims announces their 2012 Meet and Greet Independent Adjuster Sessions along with Xactimate training sessions- CA, FL, LA, and TX

 

Mariposa is teaming up with Xactware Level III Certified Barry Smith for an 8 hour XM8 training. Xactimate 27.3: “Preparation is the Key to Success” Acquire the knowledge and skills to quickly create accurate estimates using a variety of Xactimate tools including advanced sketch features. Learn the most efficient ways to set up, dimension, scope, and deliver professional estimates through valuable hands-on training. Class is limited and includes 8 hours of Texas CE credits “Pending registration by the Texas Department of Insurance.” Your paid reservation also includes a full Mariposa Meet and Greet cocktail event from 5-7pm where you will have a chance to meet with Mariposa senior management and executives.

 

 

February 22, 2012 Palm Springs, CA Renaissance Palm Springs ($100)

 

March 2, 2012 Orlando, FL Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown ($100)

 

March 12, 2012 Houston, TX Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Houston Intercontinental Airport ($100)

 

April 12, 2012 New Orleans, LA  Boomtown Casino ($150)

 

April 26, 2012 Denver, CO Residence Inn Denver International Airport ($100)

 

For online reservations please click on this link http://www.mariposaltd.com/index.php?/resources/events

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Note if your adjusting firm is interested in posting your announcement on our ClaimSmentor adjuster information blog please email dkmoroy@dimechimes.com for more information along with your press announcement on adjuster seminars, adjuster classes, roster needs, vendor services and products, and other news to share with the Property and Casualty claims industry.

 

List of 2011 Independent Adjusting firms with Citizens of FL Tier One (Direct) Contracts

For those of you asking due to approaching Hurricane Rina- here is the link to the list up on the Citizens of Florida website with the list of Independent Adjusting firms with direct assignment contracts with Citizens as of 9/8/11 per the date on their pdf:

https://www.citizensfla.com/shared/purchasing/pdfs/AdjustingFirmsRegisteredWithCitizens.pdf

I see Eberls Claims is on the list who is a ClaimSmentor Sponsor so please let them know we sent you if you apply! There are some great firms to choose from on the list so good luck out there should Hurricane Rina strike Florida!

Here is a link to North Carolina Windpool Independent Adjusting firms for Independents Looking for Work

Here is the link to the NC Wind pool Association’s list of 2011 Independent Adjusting firms for those wanting to get their resumes in early as Huricane Irene, now a Category 3 hurricane, approaches the projected North Carolina coast for those wishing to submit their resumes ahead of landfall:

http://ncjua-nciua.org/claims/2011%20Approved%20Adjusters%2020110404.pdf

Best Regards and be safe as you travel and work your new assignments!

TWIA- Texas Windpool- now offers 5 additional Claims Adjuster workshops in August and September 2011

We have just received a notice that Texas Windpool is offering 5 additional claims adjuster certification workshops in August and September 2011.

I am glad to see they are offering some outside of TX for your convenience. The following link also contains the information that you must be registered with one of the firms handling their claims and provides a website link for each firm.

It is my hope that you will consider the adjusting firms on that list who are ClaimSmentor sponsors which are Eberl Claims  and Crawford and Company (their KMConDemand.com) is also one of our sponsors. Four other names on the list are proactive participants on ClaimSmentor to include CNC-Resource, Pacesetter Claims, Wardlaw Claims, and NCA group.

Click HERE for the workshop and adjusting firm contact information. Please be sure to tell them you heard about this through ClaimSmentor since they are members too! We appreciate it!

New Job Opportunities for Daily Adjusters in NJ and FL- Work from home as employee for Independent Adjusting firms

We have been requested to staff for additional daily adjuster opportunities. These are both for independent adjusting firms.

I.  Opening for adjuster to work daily claims in New Jersey for a long term client. The client is an independent adjusting firm. The position will be as an employee once candidate successfully proves they can meet adjusting firm requirements for quality work via a 30 day trial period as an independent. Once work is approved during this period, opportunity will transition to an employee versus independent on salary with full benefits to include 401k and health insurance. Client will also pay adjuster expenses in a work from home position along with field property inspections. Client needs a candidate proficient in Xactimate as well as two years experience. Must have a miniumum of two years of verifiable property adjusting experience. Candidate must also be a permanent resident of New Jersey and have reliable transportation to adjust claims through out the state.

If  interested, submit completed resume with pertinent information as to what carriers and prior adjusting firms you have worked claims for (or carrier as a staff adjuster) and what types of policies you have experience working with as long as types of perils you have adjusted (water, wind, fire, etc).

Resume should be submitted to dkmoroy@dimechimes.com. Please include your name in the subject area as well as the state you are applying for.

II.  Postion two is also for a position as an employee working daily claims. Postion contains an excellent salary, benefits, and company car. Position will be in Miami, Florida. Candidate must have a minimum of three years working daily claims to include all perils such as water, fire, theft, wind, hail, hurricane, etc. Liability experience as well will be a plus as will billingual skills. You must be a permanent resident of the area and have a permanent Florida resident adjuster license.

Please be sure resume includes years of experience, the names of the carriers and adjusting firms you have worked claims for, the perils and types of policies you have handled claims for as well as three professional references that can verify your claims experience.

Send resume to dkmoroy@dimechimes.com.

****UPDATE 2:30 PM ET- Client has withdrawn the Miami opening and we’ll update you at a later date if they re-open this position.

We will contact applicants that qualify within 48 hours of receipt of your resume. Specifics regarding salary and clients involved will only be provided to qualified candidates during interview for their consideration.

Note that candidates with continuing education designations such as AIC and CPCU, billingual skills, mulit line adjusting experience, and more than five years experience will receive the strongest consideration among applicants resumes received.

Please send resume and references in PDF format.

Update on Worley overtime class action case Altier vs Worley and BP- BP granted dismissal May 2011

Doing some research today, I was able to locate a May 9, 2011 court decision granting BP’s motion to be dismissed from this class action lawsuit filed by independent adjusters working BP claims through Worley adjusting firm.  Here is the link.

It is interesting to see several more independent adjuster names on the court document now as plaintiff’s…several of which I recognize from online interactions from several sites.

In another online document from a February 25, 2011 Status Conference held  involving all BP cases, they do list both Alteir vs Worley and Alteir vs Worley and BP as item number 17 on the Agenda. Here’s the link to that pdf document found online.

The website listing the status of the 368 litigation cases against Deep Water Horizen does show these two cases still open here (search alpha order for Alteir vs Worley.

While doing some online research I also came across another case in AL that includes BP and Worley as well as ESIS who BP originally assigned cases to filed with the State of AL as one of two plaintiffshere which also lists it as a RICO case as shown in this document. I will make some contacts to see if I can get more documents if they available to the public. There is a short explanation about the type of case it is in the top right corner of the pdf document. The 2nd plaintiff listed on this AL case is CMCO, LLC and here is the trademark info I found on them but no clue if this is actually the plaintiff listed on this case.

Amazingly (not) is a website which is basically an advertisement from the firm filing the class action speaking to adjusters who may have worked for Worley found here. The website for the law firm is listed on the bottom of that link along with contact information.

As far as what independent adjusters are saying,  here is a link  to a CADO forum topic where a few were discussing this case when it first hit the news.

For links to our prior posts with the original Complaint documents which explains the details of the case if you missed it, here is the link.

As we locate more documents and information we will update the information here on the blog.

Back to Posting on Blog Tomorrow! Here is a new job opportunity today for daily adjuster in Connecticut with benefits

I can’t believe so much time has gone by without posting. I’ve had a busy several months with family obligations and my schedule is now clear again atleast for the next few months! We are traveling full time with my husband’s new position this year and it’s been creating havoc on my own schedule but we are most thankful for this excellent opportunity he has been given!

So first things first, we are staffing for a new position with one of our long time clients for an experienced residential property claim adjuster to be home based in Connecticut. We need an experienced residential property adjuster to work daily claims in Connecticut. Must have a minimum of three years of  verifiable experience. Position will be as an employee versus independent adjuster. Adjuster will work from home and the position includes health insurance benefits, 401k, company car, gas card, and travel and equipment expenses covered. Position includes a salary draw against fee bills as well. This position will be with an excellent independent adjusting firm.

What an excellent opportunity for the right person. If qualified and interested, please forward resume to DkMoroy@Dimechimes.com along with 3 references who can professionally document your experience. Must be a permanent resident of Connecticut and have all proper license requirements met.

We look forward to hearing from you.

New Social Media Marketing Classes being hosted for Claims Adjusting Firm Managers and Associates

We have spent over a year now with all of the social media marketing options through Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and of course this blog which has been in operation since 2007.

We have narrowed down our preferences to this blog of course but also to Linkedin and Twitter for marketing in social media arenas with Insurance company claim executives.

Thus, we are now offering a three day seminar limited to 5 attendees and their administrative assistant to walk you through taking advantage of social media marketing when obtaining adjusting firm contracts. I have watched adjusting firm sites on these markets and find errors basically from left out steps that prevent the parties you need following your firm as well as your adjusters to increase your rosters, create loyalty among your roster members, and to keep all of those interested in your membership on social media sites.

Our course will not just teach you to use these tools but you will leave connected to over 1,000 important claims industry executives and adjusters as well as service vendors as well as being set up with your roster members on your individual sites. We have created the templates to allow you to achieve in three days what it has taken me over one year to achieve by daily working with these tools unlike so many courses where you walk away with no time to actually process systems from tools learned in classes.

These seminars can be hosted individually for your adjusting firm at your location or at our training facility. Please email dkmoroy@dimechimes.com for complete details or give me a call at 850-797-5067 to discuss your needs.

I cannot begin to say enough great things about the fantastic adventure this past year has been networking with claims industry members I never otherwise would have had an opportunity to meet through social media interactions. It is my definite belief that those who refuse to use these new tools will soon find themselves left behind when it comes to connecting with new adjusters for your firms and in roads to making marketing connections with carrier claims executives.

ClaimSmentor newest Sponsor- Action Catastrophe Team to host Citizens of Florida Daily and Catastrophe Team 2011 Certification Classes

Thanks to Tom Nowalowski, President and owner of Action Catastrophe Team who I have known and worked with during the major 4 in 04 hurricane season is our latest sponsor on ClaimSmentor. Special thanks to him for supporting our online  e-mentoring program at ClaimSmentor and for sharing his class schedule with our members.

Tom does have one request that you go to their website linked above and fill out the adjuster information sheet which is required to register for their free Citizens of Florida 2011 classes which are listed below:

Event Tallahassee, FL Atlanta, GA Arlington, TX Tampa/St.Petersburg, FL Atlanta, GA   Quick Links More About A.C.T. More About Citizen’s FL   Upcoming Citizen’s Certification Classes from Action Catastrophe Team   Hello Again!! We hope everyone has has an enjoyable start to what we hope is a very healthy and prosperous 2011.  As we enter the New Year, it’s time for us to start turning our attention to this years’ new, yearly Citizen’s certification classes.   A.C.T. is very fortunate to be a vendor for Citizen’s, handling both Non-Cat (Daily) and Catastrophe claims.  We have adjusting positions available for Residential, Commercial, Sinkhole,  Liability, Team Lead, and Inside Examiners for both Daily and Cat claims.   The early predictions indicate the 2011 Hurricane Season will be more active than normal and there is a high likelihood that Florida will once again be in the bulls-eye.  Don’t let the less than active last couple of years lull you into a false sense of security.    We could have another 2004 or 2005 season at any time and if you want to participate when it happens, you MUST attend one of the FREE, MANDATORY, Citizen’s Certification Classes we will be offering.   Unlike past years, Citizen’s is combining the Cat and Non-Cat classes into one session.  Even if you attended a Citizen’s class in the past, you have to be re-certified every year.    We have scheduled five seperate Certification classses and smaller group sessions in Florida are possible at a later date, along with a possible Miami/Ft. Lauderdale meeting, if demand warrants.   To register, simply reply to this e-mail with the location you wish to reserve a seat in.  You will receive an e-mail confirmation.  Also, even if you are currently on our roster, you MUST go to our Website www.actioncatteam.com and visit the “Contact Us” page.  While there, fill out the On-Line Information sheet to ensure we have your current contact information and prior claims experience.  It will only take a couple of minutes to complete and is REQUIRED.  You will be prompted to forward a resume’ to tom@actioncatteam.com and you will not be admitted into the meeting without us receiving your current resume’ in advance.  Examples of an acceptable resume’ will be sent with the tentative confirmation.    Once you are confirmed to attend, we will send specific information as to the materials you will need to bring to these meetings.  In addition to a current resume’ a Background Check will be done on all adjusters.   Feel free to forward this to any adjusters you know that would like to join our Team.  Hope to see you soon.   Tom Nowakowski President/Claim Operations Manager Office:  800-516-6978 Cell:  940-452-0174 Fax:  207-226-5718 tom@actioncatteam.com http://www.actioncatteam.com       Tallahassee, Florida We traditionally make the Holiday Inn in Tallahassee one of our first Certification Class locations.  There are several hotels/motels nearby and this year, they have taken over ownership of the old Marie Livingstons Steakhouse that is on the property, and converted it into the Monroe Street Conference Center.  Our Meeting will be held inside the Monroe Street Conference Center. Event Info Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (Eastern Time) 2714 Graves Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-536-2005   There are special rates for the Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Days Inn if you say you are attending the Citizen’s Training for Action Cat Team.       Atlanta, Georgia We had a GREAT turnout in Atlanta last year and we are happy to provide a location in the Atlanta area again for this year’s classes.  The meeting will be at the Golden Corral restaurant meeting room.  There is no charge for the meeting, but the restaurant has given us use of the meeting room with the understanding that many of our attendees will want to eat lunch with them. The lunch is under $8.00. If you aren’t familiar with them, they offer one of the best buffets you can buy.  Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Event Info – 2 DIFFERENT MEETING DATES AVAILABLE Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 OR Tuesday March 29th, 2011 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (Eastern Time) 2155 Riverside Parkway Lawrenceville, GA   There are several motels close by if you need one you can Google either Lawrenceville, Suwanee, or Norcross for the motels nearby.       Arlington, Texas Arlington is convenient to several major cities around the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and our meeting there will be held at the LaQuina Inns and Suites.  They are offering rooms at special rates which  include breakfast and free airport shuttle service.    Event Info Saturday, February 26th, 2011 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (Central Time) 825 N. Watson Rd.  Arlington, TX 76011 817-640-4142       Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Our meeting in the Tampa Bay area is conveniently located not too far off of the main bridge into St. Petersburg.  The Comfort Inn is also offering special rates if you say you are attending our Citizens Training Class.  A single room is $79.99 and 2 Double bed room is only $84.99 + tax.  Free Deluxe Continental breakfast is included.  Please mention “Citizen’s Training Class for Action Catastrophe Team” when you call. Event Info Saturday, March 5th, 2011 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 2260 54th Ave North,  St. Petersburg, FL 33714 727-362-0075       Atlanta, Georgia (2nd Meeting Date in Atlanta) We had a GREAT turnout in Atlanta last year and we are happy to provide a location in the Atlanta area again for this year’s classes.  The meeting will be at the Golden Corral restaurant meeting room.  There is no charge for the meeting, but the restaurant has given us use of the meeting room with the understanding that many of our attendees will want to eat lunch with them. The lunch is under $8.00. If you aren’t familiar with them, they offer one of the best buffets you can buy.  Refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Event Info – 2 DIFFERENT MEETING DATES AVAILABLE Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 OR Tuesday March 29th, 2011 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (Eastern Time) 2155 Riverside Parkway Lawrenceville, GA   There are several motels close by if you need one you can Google either Lawrenceville, Suwanee, or Norcross for the motels nearby.

Special Announcement- KMConDemand Announces Release of the Property Technical Certification I Program for all Property Claims Adjusters

I am very excited to release the following announcement from KMConDemand executive, Colm Keenan announcing the release of the PTC1 designation program -Property Technical Certification I-now available to all property adjusters. I highly endorse this program and am a firm believer that all independent adjusting firms should require any adjuster they deploy to take and successfully complete this program to set your firm apart from others by having TESTED adjusters on assignments. I cannot express how highly I believe in this after being involved in ClaimSmentor and working with thousands of adjusters. It is far past time independents have an opportunity to not just attend seminars and obtain CE’s but to test to prove their competency to handle claims.

Without further comment- here is the complete announcement released with the permission of KMConDemand:

KMC On Demand^SM, Advisory Committee Roll Out Property Technical Certification

 

Crawford KMC On Demand, a leading online provider of continuing online education and CE credits for insurance claims adjusters, in collaboration with  a key insurance industry advisory committee have released the first Property Technical Certification (PTC) course to the insurance industry.

PTC is designed to fill a gap in validation of expertise among property claims adjusters. The launch of PTC I – Elements of Property Loss follows the successful conclusion of a pilot program conducted during summer 2010. “The PTC pilot participants gave high marks to the content and relevance of the courses,” said Colm Keenan, vice president of knowledge management for KMC On Demand.

A Property Advisory Committee (PAC) made up of high-level professionals from insurance companies, independent adjusting companies and contractor networks has been working together for more than two years to establish the PTC. The pilot program included an industry-wide collaboration on technical content.

The PAC members include:

Allstate, Ace, Alacrity, Assurant, Aviva Canada, Claims Mentor, Contractor Connection, Crawford, Custard Insurance Adjusters, Cypress Insurance, Dri-Eaz, Fireman’s Fund, Fox Valley Technical College, Liberty Mutual, Metlife, Nationwide, Pilot Cat,  and SimSol.

PTC II will be released in the fall of 2011 with PTC III following in 2012. There are 12 courses in PTC I which consists of 38 modules. Each module costs $15 if purchased individually while the whole first designation can be bought for $425, a 25% savings. All courses have been approved for ce credits in all states that mandate adjuster ce’s. Courses are accessed and completed at www.kmcondemand.com/ptc .

Why PTC? Simply put, PTC fulfills a pressing need in the property and casualty industry. Everyone who has touched this project, from the largest insurers to the small independents, agrees on this one point: it’s about time.

First, it is very difficult to determine the expertise of adjusters, and even harder to predict their future performance. But though having knowledge is no guarantee of performance, not having knowledge is a guarantee of failure. It is impossible to perform well in our industry without the proper technical knowledge. Industry post-Katrina performance reviews were lukewarm at best, due in great part to a lack of property claim-handling knowledge. Though some companies might have commendable training, as an industry, we do not.  

Patrick Milone, vice president of the Property Services Division of Custard Insurance Adjusters Inc., sees the PTC “as a way to keep adjusters current in all property aspects of the claims arena via training by an accredited resource.” Milone also considers the compliance aspect of PTC to be important, as all courses have been approved in every state that requires adjuster continuing education.

The resource Milone refers to above is KMC On Demand^SM, part of Crawford & Company, which has a long history of claims training. KMC technology enables the PTC to record user completions and provides an attractive interface for the learner. Each course in the PTC has a corresponding performance support file that is easily accessible and has vital information to assist the adjuster long after the course is completed. Performance support files will be regularly updated as they become the industry technical resource of record. Passing an exam becomes the beginning, rather than the end, of the PTC experience. 

The next advent in the progression to industry certification is individual insurance company certification. The first insurance company in line to do this with KMC/PTC is MetLife. This will enable independent adjuster’s online industry certification, PTC, and individual carrier certification. More insurance carriers will added to this list throughout 2011.

To purchase PTC I go to www.kmcondemand.com/ptc or contact Elise Quadrozzi at elise_quadrozzi@us.crawco.com .

Sponsor Opportunities Available for 2011 at ClaimSmentor

New for 2011 is acceptance of Insurance Claim Recruiters, Temporary Staffing agencies,  Insurance Company HR personnel and claim recruiters as Sponsors at ClaimSmentor www.claimSmentor.com.

Interested claim recruiters, temporary staffing agencies, adjusting firms, claims service organizations, and software vendors should email dkmoroy@dimechimes.com for complete details.

Our Sponsor package includes up to 10 FREE job postings in our Career forum per month, free postings about upcoming seminars your firm is hosting, and special discounts you offer to our ClaimSmentor members. Sponsors also receive 100% access to our roster of adjuster members. Much more ….contact me at above email if interested in helping keep our e-mentoring program active for auto, property, and casualty adjusters.

We will reach our five year anniversary next week and currently have approximately 1,600 members and are very proud of it! Unlike other claim forum sites, we require preapproval for membership to confirm we are all licensed adjusters or claims managers. Members upload their resumes for adjusting firm and insurance recruiters use. Our desire is to enhance the job opportunities available to our members for consideration in 2011 by now accepting insurance claims recruiters for our members who are located nationwide.

Also- all welcome to join our Linkedin group and our Twitter group:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid=1820952

www.linkedin.com/in/claimSmentor

www.twitter.com/claimSmentor

You can also follow our blog entries by clicking on the SUBSCRIBE tab in the dark gray area at the top of this blog.

Remember our blog on “Who Moved my Claims Cheese”? Well 2011 claim changes are very active already!

Some things just never change in claims! 2011 is rolling out many important announcements that will effect claim job opportunities for both staff adjusters and for independent adjusters.

If you missed our initial blog in 2007 which is still relevant today, here is the link:

https://dimechimes.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/who-moved-my-claims-cheesedealing-with-change-in-the-insurance-adjusting-community/

Here are just four of the more important changes we’ve found via news releases in just the first 5 days of 2011:

Cunningham-Lindsay buys GAB North America operations:

Cunningham Lindsey adjusting firm buys out GAB North America Operations

http://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2011/01/04/cunningham-lindsey-buys-gab-robins.html

Hartford Insurance to sell third party claims division:

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. is narrowing its focus and selling its third-party claims unit for $278 million. http://ow.ly/3yQv1

USAA to cancel some coastal policies:

USAA dropping some coastal policies-http://www.sunherald.com/2011/01/04/2753375/usaa-dropping-some-coast-wind.html

NCA Group (adjusting firm) acquires T. M. Mayfield adjusting firm:

http://www.ncagroup.com/adjuster_community.php

2011 Independent Adjusting Firm Claim Conferences for Independent Property and Casualty Claim Adjusters

Opportunities abound for independent adjusters to attend Property and Casualty independent adjusting firm seminars.

Adjusting firms normally schedule their annual claim conferences between January and May each  year prior to the start of hurricane season June 1st.

Below is a list of conferences we have found posted on adjusting firm websites. If we have missed yours and you would like it included in this list, please email dkmoroy@dimechimes.com to have yours included in this list. We share this list online on ClaimSmentor with our 1600 members as well as here on the blog which will surpass 200,000 viewers shortly, and on twitter with 947 followers and our 2 linkedin sites with 1,000 members.

Listed by claim conference date, here is what we know about thus far:

January 2011

NACA- National Association of Catastrophe Adjusters claims conference is the first of the year to be held in Daytona Beach, FL this year from January 10-13 , 2011:

http://www.nacatadj.info/naca/html/convention.aspx

Worley Catastrophe claim conference will be held January 26-28, 2011 in Memphis, TN:

www.worleyco.com

February 2011

ATEC conference– Jacksonville, FL February 2-5, 2011

http://www.atecgroup.org/events.asp

 

Evans  Claims Conference will be held 2/4-2/5, 2011 in Huntsville, TX:

http://www.evansclaims.com/pmwiki2/pmwiki.php/ECS/Winterconf

Mariposa Claims Meet and Greet- February 10, 2011- Orlando/Lake Mary, FL

http://www.mariposaltd.com/index.php?/resources/events

CNC Resource– Catastrophe and Flood Annual Conference- February 14-18, 2011 in Mobile, AL:

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/CNC-Catastrophe—National-Claims-Flood-Conference.html?soid=1104087626396&aid=PTD14hPrLzo

Mason Claims  to be held 2/16-2/18, 2011 in Texas:

http://www.masonclaims.com/registration.cfm?eventid=9

Mariposa Claims Meet and Greet- San Diego, CA 2/17/2011

http://www.mariposaltd.com/index.php?/resources/events

RJMW claim conference to be held February 21-23, 2011 in Charlotte, NC:

http://www.rjmw.com/charlotte2011.htm

Eberls claims conference to be held February 21-24, 2011 in Nashville, TN:

https://www.eberls.com/adjusternews.aspx

NCA Group Catastrophe Adjuster Camp- February 22-25, 2011 in Nashville, TN

http://www.ncagroup.com/catcamp/Default.html

Walker Group  claim conference to be held February 24-26, 2011 in Orlando, FL

http://www.wgclaims.com/conferencereg.php

March 2011

Mariposa Claims  Meet and Greet meeting in Minneapolis, MN March 23, 2011:

http://www.mariposaltd.com/index.php?/resources/events

 

Mariposa Claims  Meet and Greet meeting in Minneapolis, MN March 24, 2011:

http://www.mariposaltd.com/index.php?/resources/events

 

April 2011

Mariposa Claims meet and greet meeting in New Orleans, LA April 8, 2011:

http://www.mariposaltd.com/index.php?/resources/events

 

Crawford and Company annual catastrophe claims conference to be held in Atlanta, GA April 11-15, 2011 :

www.crawfordandcompany.com

 

May 2011

Crawford and Company west coast claims conference to be held in Dallas, TX May 1-6, 2011:

www.crawfordandcompany.com

National Association of Independent Adjusters will be held May 9-12, 2011 in Point Clear Alabama (near Mobile):

http://www.naiia.com/-uploads/events/2011NAIIARegBroch.pdf

2011 Independent Adjusting Firm listing ready for your marketing or resume submission needs!

We have completed our ClaimSmentor 2011 listing of independent adjusting firms compiled from recommendations of our members and lists through major independent adjusting firm sources such as NACA and NAIIA. We have approximately 65 firms on our current list. If your firm has not been listed, please email dkmoroy@dimechimes.com to have your firm added if you have been in business a minimum of 3 years with your website, resume email address, office # and fax #. Thanks!

Adjusters – if you have more firms you think would qualify and you recommend them- please send your recommendations to claimSmentor@dimechimes.com or simply reply to this topic. Thanks!

The listing contains the website, resume contact address, link to the online application if required, and contact number.

Use of this list will save you hours upon hours (if not days like it took me to create it) when submitting your resumes to what we hope to be some of the most reputable firms in the property and casualty claims industry.

Should you need the listing, it is free to our ClaimSmentor annual supporters and can be ordered by others needing it by sending a request for information to dkmoroy@dimechimes.com.

Council on Litigation Management 2011 Training Classes- Free to Adjusters- CE credits apply

ClaimSmentor strongly supports the Council on Litigation Management for the claims industry. Their mission as stated on their website is foster cooperation and education in the claim industry.

They offer a vast array of FREE adjuster CE classes covering hot topics in the claims industry. If you are an adjusting firm or an insurance carrier, you can schedule classes through them and they provide the instructors and handle the CE.

Here is a link to all available courses based on adjuster skill level:

http://www.litmgmt.org/Training.aspx

To view their calendar of already scheduled classes you can attend in locations nationwide, here is the link:

http://www.litmgmt.org/Events.aspx

The Claims Litigation and Management organziation is hosting their annual conference in March 2011 in New Orleans, LA. For a complete list of the class schedules and conference details, here is the link:

http://www.litmgmt.org/annual-conference/GeneratedDefault.aspx

Please be sure to let Adam Potter and others you speak with when you schedule to attend these events or to host a class for your adjusters that you learned about it from ClaimSmentor!