November 2021
The Independent NEWSLETTER
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
Football Season is on the downhill slide, Thanksgiving is upon us, and Christmas is right around the corner. Your board has been busy discussing moving NAIIA forward this year, as we Reconnect, Promote and Grow our association.
Thank you so much to all the committee chairs and members who have been busy with their committee’s agendas. We have initiated quarterly Zoom meetings with all NAIIA committee members, so if you have not had one yet, you will be contacted by Sheri Csom, our Executive Director, soon. All RVPs are busy planning their region's meetings for next year AND our conference at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ (05/16/2022 - 05/19/2022) is well into the planning stages--so make plans early to attend! This is a conference you will not want to miss. We will have more information for you in upcoming newsletters. If you know of any vendors that would like to attend our conference as a vendor, please let Sheri know. Also, if you know of a claims manager or insurance company representative that would like to be on your regional advisory council, please contact your RVP.
Since our last newsletter, Sheri and I attended the Mid-States meeting in Chicago. I always enjoy Chicago (my birthplace), and this trip did not disappoint. Nino Berardi, Mid-States RVP, did an outstanding job of organizing and putting on this meeting, thanks Nino! Thank you to Platinum Sponsors, Young & Associates; Gold Sponsors, Meaden & Moore, Servpro, Nedervelo, RCF-Inventory Consultants and BMS CAT; and Silver Sponsors, CPLIC and ProNet Group, Inc. Please support these vendors. The Mid-States Advisory Council members put on a lively Q&A session. Young & Associates presented at the educational session, with Evaluating Structural Collapses. Everyone enjoyed the Wednesday reception followed by dinner at Lou Malnati’s. The group dinner Thursday was at Carmine’s.
Bluebooks are set to go out the end of January so be on the lookout.
Thank you all for your participation in NAIIA. Please support the vendors that sponsor events for NAIIA both regionally and nationally. If you are not a CPLIC member, consider becoming one (see their ad in this newsletter). Visit the NAIIA website often and explore the Membership tab to see what the NAIIA has to offer you. Please reach out to your officers and to your Regional RVP, we would love to hear from you. I would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Cathy Hester, 2021-2022 NAIIA President
CJ Hester
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NAIIA 2022 National Conference
May 16 - 19, 2022
JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
Tucson, AZ
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Check out this Conference Recap! |
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The Adjuster TV Network show that highlighted members and exhibitors that attended the conference, check it out starting at the 9:39 time mark!
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Wackenhuth Adjustment Company Inc. was the first independent adjusting firm in the State of Oklahoma. The firm was founded in 1931 by the late Charles R. Wackenhuth who was born in 1894. The firm has been in continuous operation since that time and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The founder’s son, Bob Wackenhuth, followed him in the business and worked with him and Bob’s two sons over 60 years. The third generation grandson of the founder, Mark Wackenhuth, is currently operating the business.
Many stories have floated down through time told by the founder, but one of the best stories is when he first started the business in 1931, he covered the entire state of Oklahoma in a Model “T”. He carried spare hoses and belts and a gun with him.
Wackenhuth Adjustment Company is founded on prompt, dependable and fair claims service. The company is well on its way to reaching the 100-year milestone in business. Check out the below photos of claims from early on in the business! You can see Bob Wackenhuth standing behind the upside down vehicle.
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Do you have news you want to share? Let us know so we can include it in our quarterly newsletters! Please send your member news to admin@naiia.com. |
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Recent Changes in Florida Law Regarding Roofing Contractors |
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NAIIA recently reported on changes to Florida law relating to regulations affecting roofing contractors. To provide further context about this recent change, NAIIA reached out to attorney John Eggum of Foran Glennon. Mr. Eggum represents insurers in property coverage and bad faith lawsuits around the country.
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If anyone would like to participate in the Legislative Committee meetings, please contact Barry Parks at barry@hauschco.com. |
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Subscription Discount for NAIIA Members |
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The subscription is $115 per user which is a significant savings for our members. The cost for the first subscriber is usually $1,200, with each additional subscriber being $200.
The FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation allows you to:
- Create custom alerts to notify you of changes in relevant policies and trends,
- Easily navigate through the site making it easier to get the information you need to resolve claims quickly,
- Filter by article, discussion, analysis, and more to find the exact information you're looking for,
- Search and navigate Q&A's to find answers to your specific questions
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NAIIA Catastrophe Claims Registry |
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The NAIIA is developing a Catastrophe Claims Registry to assist members in time of need and to be a resource for the insurance industry.
The CAT Registry will list member firms who handle catastrophe claims, including the territory they service.
We ask that member firms only list territories for which they are licensed as needed and capable of providing excellent service.
We are hopeful that member firms who in time of CAT need assistance will utilize the registry and that insurers will also avail themselves of the registry.
If you wish your firm to be listed, please complete the information form via the link that follows.
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NAIIA Partners with KMG Services to Offer Health Insurance |
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If you are self-employed or an independent contractor, you now have exclusive access to IHA Health powered by Conquer. IHA Health offers a variety of specifically designed Comprehensive ACA Compliant Major Medical plans. If you are in good or reasonably good health, IHA Health is the place for you. If you have a strong relationship with your benefits broker have them contact KMG and they willing to work with them.
WHAT DOES IHA HEALTH OFFER?
- 12 Comprehensive Plans to Choose From
- ACA Compliant
- Affordable Pricing
- No Age Banded Rates
- Copays for Primary, Specialist and Urgent Care
- National PPO Network
- No Plan Lifetime Limits
- $0 Copay Telemedicine
- and more!
This coverage is available for those in Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Learn more at the link below:
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All other states except Washington can learn more at this link below: |
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Joining NAIIA partner CLM as a Fellow is completely free, and one of the best things you can do to advance your career. Industry professionals — risk and litigation managers, insurance and claims resolution professionals, corporate/staff counsel, and service providers — are eligible to join as Fellows.
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Are you a member of NASP? |
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If you aren't a member of NASP, then maybe you should be! The NASP (National Association of Subrogation Professionals) memberships not only offer unique educational opportunities, but members also have a plethora of additional benefits, including lower conference registration rates, free webinars, access to the NASP Member Forum, a members’-only directory and an award-winning subrogation education magazine.
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More Great NAIIA Member Benefits! |
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NAIIA members are reminded that your membership offers more benefits than just great networking, a listing in the Blue Book, and the ability to have your company listed in the on-line membership directory. |
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CEU.com is a continuing education provider offering professional license holders convenient, engaging and superior quality compliance training that both enhances their career development and increases productivity.
They offer NAIIA members a 15% discount off the listed rate.
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Enterprise Rent A Car offers members of the NAIIA a discount of 10% from any airport location and 5% from any other (in-town) location. Members need only mention account number 15A9796 when booking through
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Staples Advantage - NAIIA has an account with Staples Advantage and NAIIA members fall under the NAIIA umbrella! The discount is based on how many products are ordered under the umbrella–so the more members who have an account under NAIIA, the bigger the discount for everyone. Our NAIIA contact person is Douglas Kellogg. You can reach him by email to Douglas.Kellogg@Staples.com or by phone at 407-475-4219. |
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