Education & Training

Slips, trips, and falls by patrons and others are the most prevalent claims experienced by full-service restaurants, according to Restaurant Insurance Corp., of Greenwood Village, Colo.

"Welcome to the profession no one planned to join," a member of our senior management once greeted a new adjuster trainee class.

How can clients get a handle on this process to forestall nasty surprises?

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.

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.

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.