April 2022
The Independent NEWSLETTER -
Conference Edition!
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
Welcome to the conference edition of the NAIIA Newsletter! In four short weeks, members, guests, and friends of NAIIA will be traveling to Tucson, AZ and the beautiful Marriott Starr Pass Resort for the NAIIA National Conference, our 85th. The first meeting of NAIIA was held April 16-17, 1937, 85 years ago. The purpose of the NAIIA 85 years ago, as established during that meeting, would be: 1) Exchange of ideas; 2) Annual meeting; 3) Establishment of the adjustment business on a high profession; 4) Improved insurance company communication; 5) Establishment of a recognized entity; 6) Protection of the “…. Adjustment Business form fly-by-night schemes.”; and 7) Creation of reliable directory of independent insurance adjusters. Our founding fathers would no doubt be proud of what this organization has accomplished in 85 years and continues to accomplish as we strive to be pillars of the insurance industry, communicating and networking to make the insurance industry a great place for all of us to work in.
PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo (April 3 – 6) in San Antonio was a great event and was well-attended, the first such event in two years, preempted by COVID. It was great seeing familiar faces and meeting new industry fellows. Thank you to all the NAIIA members who attended and helped pass out Blue Books and our new 5x7 cards (included below in this newsletter). Believe me, we had no problem clocking 10,000 steps a day that week!
I hope you all have a great conference. There will be so much to offer in the way of education, networking, fellowship and just plain ole FUN!! We have offered up some suggestions on interesting area sites to visit in the newsletter. Hopefully you will see a roadrunner (maybe being chased by a coyote) or a Javellina (similar to a wild boar), enjoy a sunset or just kick back and relax. This conference is certain to be a memorable experience and I very much look forward to seeing you all and welcoming you to Arizona as we Reconnect, Promote and Grow and reflect on 85 years of NAIIA greatness.
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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NAIIA 2022 Mid-States Regional Meeting
October 12 - 14, 2022
Embassy Suites Indianapolis - Downtown
Indianapolis, IL
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Thank You to Our Elite Conference Sponsors! |
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Diamond
EDT Engineering
Platinum
A.M. Best Company
Comp Tech Medical Management, Inc.
FileTrac
Root Cause Consulting
Young & Associates
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Gold
In-Line Consulting & Engineering Services
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Silver
Belfor
CRC - Commercial Restoration Company
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NAIIA Member Spotlight - James Barbieri |
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Meet James Barbieri, President of Claims Advantage, Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), Private Investigator and Insurance Adjuster. After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant University, James Barbieri went on to attend the University of Houston Police Academy. He completed his police training as a distinguished graduate, holding the highest academic average in his graduating class. He was then hired as a law enforcement officer in Houston, Texas.
In 1986, Mr. Barbieri obtained a private investigation and insurance adjusters license, and has worked in the claims industry ever since. Backed by extensive experience in SIU fraud investigations, Mr. Barbieri is now a Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) He is member of the International Association of Special Investigation Units, a renowned insurance fraud association. Mr. Barbieri also specializes in handling commercial trucking claims.
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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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International Institute of Loss Adjusters (ILLA) |
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The latest summary of legislative updates in our industry! |
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We are excited to announce the appointments of the regional legislative chairs and their quarterly updates. The detailed updates can be found on the NAIIA News page. Thanks to everyone for their work in keeping us informed! |
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Eastern Region
Co-Regional Chair: Frank Marx from Curley Adjustment
Co-Regional Chair: Charles Reilly from Edward R. Reilly & Co., Inc.
Southeast Region
Regional Chair: Tristan d'Adesky from Sentinel Claims
Mid-States Region
Regional Chair: Chris Davis from Davis Claims Service
Southwest Region
Regional Chair: Preston Stoek with Primeco Claims
Western Region
Regional Chair: J.D. Daniels from Northern Adjusters
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The legislative updates include summaries of legislation and changes in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Utah.
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If anyone would like to participate in the Legislative Committee meetings, please contact Natinoal Barry Parks at barry@hauschco.com. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 21st. |
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Marketing Committee Update |
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NAIIA is celebrating 85 years and we're proud to let everyone know about it! Be sure to check out our ads in CLM March, April, and May, pictured to the right. |
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Check out our advertorial in Claims Magazine!
This double-page spread showcased our longtime members and celebrated our 85th Anniversary!
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Thank you to all the NAIIA members who attended PLRB and helped pass out Blue Books and our new 5x7 cards promoting our organization! |
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Who's Ready for National Conference? |
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We can't wait to see everyone at the National Conference in Tucson, Arizona! Check out some of the fun things you can do while you're there! |
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For the history and culture buff:
For the shopaholic:
Other fun activities:
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For the nature enthusiast:
For the adventurer:
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Appraiser & Umpire and Roofing Class |
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The NAIIA and Joel Moore is working in cooperation with AFG Claims Service, Vertex Engineering and Stephens Engineering to create a new comprehensive Roof Damage Assessment Certification to compliment the Certified Insurance Appraiser and Certified Insurance Umpire certifications already offered. You will be offered a sneak peek of the program at the 85th Annual NAIIA National Conference in Tucson, AZ May 16-19, 2022.
This members-only certification will include in depth training in how to recognize causes of roof damage on all types of residential and commercial applications and differentiate it from maintenance/wear and tear issues or even faulty installation. You will learn when an adjuster should notify the carrier to involve an engineer and have a Q & A session to ensure you fully understand all concepts. Be sure to join us at the conference and watch for this exciting new opportunity.
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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 need assistance in time of CAT events 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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