January 2023
The Independent NEWSLETTER
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Members,
In December I traveled to Cape Coral for the Mid-Year Board Meeting. I am pleased to report that the Hurricane Ian devastation mostly spared the Westin Hotel and surrounding area.
That doesn’t discount the tremendous damage and loss of life in the region. In meeting with a local member, Ed Crittenden, I saw photos and video which were startling. Many of our member firms will be busy for quite some time helping policyholders recover.
We have many insurance companies and member firms that rely on the ability to quickly locate a member firm in the location of the loss, to assign a claim investigation and adjustment. It is important that each member firm regularly update their listings to ensure they can provide a competent adjuster who can provide the advertised service type in the advertised service location. Please review your current listings for accuracy.
The NAIIA rightfully states that we have some of the best adjusters in the country who can provide superior claim handling in the locations and lines of coverage they service. We all need to make sure that this promise can be kept for the benefit of the NAIIA brand.
Shortly it will be time for desirous parties to submit their name for nomination to serve on the executive board. If you have the time, some fresh ideas, a bit of energy and a desire to serve, please contact Sheri Csom.
We have two regional meetings in February: the Southeast Region, led by RVP Maggie Moss Hufstedler, meets in Atlanta and the Southwest Region, led by RVP Rock Phillips, meets in Dallas-Fort Worth. All members, regardless of region, are invited to these meetings and network with fellow members, insurer personnel and vendors. Full information is available at www.naiia.com.
The annual convention registration is now open, and the information is within this newsletter. I look forward to seeing many of you there. Cape Coral will be a great meeting location.
Sooner than that, the NAIIA will have a booth at the PLRB in Orlando in March and I expect we will see many member firms there. If you will be there and want to volunteer some time at the booth, so I can stretch my legs occasionally, please contact Sheri Csom.
The Strategic Planning Committee and Board have been reviewing various items, including the future of the Blue Book and potential 2023-2024 initiatives to help all members. I’ll have more to say about this next newsletter.
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NAIIA 2023 Southeast Regional Meeting
February 15-16
Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners, GA
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2023 Southwestern Region Annual Meeting
February 22 - 23, 2023
Embassy Suites at Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
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NAIIA 2023 National Conference
May 8 - 11, 2023
The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
Cape Coral, FL
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I wish everyone a happy new year. Please reach out if you have any questions, thoughts, or just want to say hello.
Sincerely,
Peter Schifrin
2022-2023 NAIIA President
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Executive Director Sheri Csom had the pleasure of visiting long-time NAIIA member Johns Eastern Company, Inc. while in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. President Don Lederer was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule for a tour of the Lakewood Ranch office.
Corydon T. Johns formed Johns & Company in 1946 in Tampa, Florida. In 1971, Johns & Company purchased Eastern Adjustment Company, Inc. The acquisition gave Johns & Company access to markets outside Florida and led to the corporate name Johns Eastern Company, Inc. In 2022, Davies acquired Johns Eastern Company.
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NAIIA President Peter Schifrin, Immediate Past President Cathy Hester, and Executive Director Sheri Csom were honored to visit Edward and Janie Crittenden of Crittenden Adjustment Company (Florida), Inc. in Fort Myers, Florida. The meeting occurred while attending the NAIIA Board of Directors Mid-Year Meeting.
Crittenden Adjustment Company was established in 1971. It originated in a garage office at the home of Archer B. Crittenden in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In 1990, the Florida operations had grown to require in-state, hands-on supervision, so Edward and his family relocated to the beautiful state of Florida.
In March of 1996, Edward and his wife purchased the Florida operations and continue to operate the company in the same professional fashion that each of the company’s clients has come to know and expect. They have seven offices located throughout Florida.
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FOR THE INVESTIGATION YOU WISH YOU HAD
"In a perfect world, you have all the time you need to conduct your defense investigation. Bacteria won’t devour the rubber skid marks left on the roadway. Rain won’t wash away debris and smooth out shoulders of roads. But alas, the world is not perfect."
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We want to spotlight YOU and recognize YOUR news! You can submit your information to be recognized:
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In Memory of Michael Hale |
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This year we lost an outstanding member and friend in the insurance industry, Michael Hale. As we all know, Michael was an entrepreneur, an insurance wizard, a problem solver, visionary, and so much more. He loved his career, his family, his friends, and his town.
Michael Hale started his distinguished career in the insurance industry in 1966, following his service and honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. He worked his way from a claims trainee up to claims supervisor during his time with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Group.
We are grateful to him for his mentorship, leadership, friendship, and lasting impact. Read more about Michael's impact on our blog.
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Save the Date for Annual Conference |
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We're getting ready for another great Annual National Conference. Will we see you at The Westin Cape Coral Resort At Marina Village in Cape Coral, FL?
Be sure to check the events page on our website for updates on registration! |
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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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We'd like to welcome Ed Crittenden, FIFAA, President of Crittenden Adjustment Company, for coming on board as our Southeast Region Legislative Chair!
For more information about the NAIIA legislative committee and upcoming events, contact National Legislative Chair Barry A. Parks of Hausch & Company at barry@hauschco.com or visit us at www.NAIIA.com.
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This quarterly legislative update comes from the desk of Legislative Committee Member Charles J. Reilly, Jr., CPCU, RPA, CPAU of Edward R. Reilly & Co., Inc.
The first legislative summary concerns the pending New York legislation, as it relates to independent adjusters being required to meet continuing education requirements, to maintain their licenses. The second summary pertains to cyber security regulations that are currently in place in the State of New York for all licensees under the Jurisdiction of the States Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Lastly, a summary is provided concerning the statutory change to the appraisal clause in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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GUEST ARTICLE - TENNESSEE'S EMERGING TREND OF ENFORCING APPRAISAL
This special guest article was originally written by Daniel I. Hall, Esq. for the Midkiff, Muncie & Ross December 2022 LegalLine Newsletter. Robert Ross, Esq. has given permission for NAIIA to redistribute this article to our members.
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GUEST ARTICLE - CHANGES IN FLORIDA'S PROPERTY INSURANCE SIGNED BY GOVERNOR DESANTIS
On Friday, December 16, 2022, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 2-A, a sweeping property insurance bill that he said is aimed at stabilizing Florida’s property insurance market, increasing competition and strengthening consumer protections.
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If anyone would like to participate in the Legislative Committee meetings, please contact National Chair Barry Parks at barry@hauschco.com. |
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Special Discount for NAIIA Members |
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2023 CAT RESOURCE GUIDE LISTING
NAIIA members can have an Enhanced Listing in the 2023 CAT Resource Guide for half the price, just $375 (regularly $750). The deadline is February 6, 2023.
Claim your listing by completing the online form below.
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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 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
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- Copays for Primary, Specialist and Urgent Care
- National PPO Network
- No Plan Lifetime Limits
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- 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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Join us in welcoming our newest members to NAIIA:
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