What's Next? The Second Coming?
Phil Schreiner
We thought we'd seen it all with last year's devastating hurricane season, statistically the worst in the Southeast's history.
Phil Schreiner
We thought we'd seen it all with last year's devastating hurricane season, statistically the worst in the Southeast's history.
Phil Peart
Most of us look forward to our annual vacations, time away from the office, winding down, and relaxing in the sun.
Ken Brownlee
For many years, I labored in the "food services" division of the claim industry, dealing with pickles and jams, and helping to prepare crow for those who must dine upon that feathery black bird.
Robert D. Stevens Sr.
"Welcome to the profession no one planned to join," a member of our senior management once greeted a new adjuster trainee class.
Patricia L. Harman
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the historic Friedens Evangelical Church in Port Washington, Wis., was rebuilt following a devastating fire in July 2002.
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California's insurance commissioner, John Garamendi, has filed suit against a broker and four major insurers.
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The Ohio General Assembly recently passed SB 80, the comprehensive lawsuit reform bill, and HB 498, the workers' compensation intentional tort bill.
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A Rhode Island District Court is hearing a suit that could challenge the potential expansion of the state's statute dealing with an insurer's inspection immunity.
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Nino Berardi and Paul VanDerHeyden, adjusters with L.J. Shaw & Co., have been elevated to the designation of General Adjuster.
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Engle Martin & Associates, an independent adjusting firm, recently made additions to its staff, hiring Michael E. Minasian in Chicago and Brian M. Fell in New York City.
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Michigan Construction Industry Mutual, specializing in workers' compensation, has named Dawn R. Kynard claim manager.
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Compensation Risk Managers of California has named Chet Walczyk its new chief operating officer.
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Brendan T. Reilly, a member of the House Committee on Financial Services staff, has been named director of federal government affairs for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America.
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The Property Casualty Insurers of America recently named Kristina Baldwin as its new regional manager and counsel for New York.
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Douglas B. Jackson, of Southwest Claim Service, was sworn in as president of the CAIIA at the association's annual convention late last year.
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Air Quality Sciences has released its new study on mold in homes, Air and Dust-borne Mycoflora in Houses Free of Water Damage and Fungal Growth.
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John C. Porter has joined the Commercial Motor Vehicle section at Rawle & Henderson, a Philadelphia law firm.
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How can clients get a handle on this process to forestall nasty surprises?
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In the recent movie, The Incredibles, the main character is an animated superhero who must retire from that role due to lawsuits filed by the people he was trying to rescue.
Carl Van
In this eight-part series, Carl Van, author of The 8 Characteristics of the Awesome Adjuster, shares his thoughts on those characteristics.
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Three states have sued jewelry retailer Friedman's for allegedly misleading customers into paying for life, property, and other insurance while they thought that they were insuring the financing of jewelry purchases.
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A Modesto, Calif., chiropractor and two employees have been arrested on charges that they repeatedly billed for services that were unnecessary or never rendered, potentially costing insurers more than $10 million.
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A Dutch health insurer will reimburse policyholders who consume Becel pro-active margarine, yogurt, and milk products that have been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol levels.
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A California public adjusting firm has agreed to pay $128,707.92 in fines and restitution after investigators charged that victims of the 2003 wild fires were deceived into signing contracts unfavorable to their interests.
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The new year has brought hazardous weather to much of the country, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ice storms and considerable snowfall beset the Midwest and Northeast.
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In response to the controversy generated by Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's investigations into alleged bid rigging and market manipulation by brokers, the NAIC has drafted a compensation disclosure amendment to its Producer Licensing Model Act.
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In early January, President Bush spoke in Clinton Township, Mich., about the need to curb asbestos lawsuits.
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President George Bush has launched an effort to enact significant legal reform during his second term.
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The American Institute for CPCU and the Insurance Institute of America have signed a partnership agreement with the Society of Registered Professional Adjusters to administer the examinations that lead to the Society's Registered Professional Adjuster designation.
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Every day, the world confronts the tragic consequences of human violence and lack of tolerance, yet, natural and related hazards affect as many or more people as do conflicts.
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Although the 2004 Atlantic Hurricane Season started off slowly, it evolved into one of the busiest and most destructive in history.
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Leaders of the property and casualty insurance industry expect that the investigations into certain industry practices by state attorneys general and insurance departments will continue to expand in 2005.
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Although western insurers remain relatively unaffected by the devastation left behind by December's tsunami in the Indian Ocean, local companies are calculating large payouts.
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Having witnessed the tsunami disaster first hand, the chairman of Lloyd's made a call for early warning systems, which, he said, were vital to prepare for global risks, both natural and corporate.
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Since 1996, Carl Van has been exhorting claim adjusters to strive for excellence. In that year, Claims published "The 8 Characteristics of the Awesome Adjuster," co-authored by Van and Sue Tarrach.
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This figure represents a 5.4 percent increase in tort costs from 2002, a much slower growth rate than the prior two years.
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Don Hurzeler, president of the CPCU Society, recently published Designated for Success, intended to "inspire those in the insurance industry to strive for excellence."