2010 PLRB Large Loss Conference - New Orleans, LA
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Each fall, hundreds of claims professionals and key service providers from across the nation gather to delve into issues related to adjusting large and complex property and casualty claims. Over two days, participants examine and dissect complex claims issues and emerge with solutions for better handling large loss scenarios.

This educational Conference is designed for your senior claims managers and technical adjusting staff who want to grow in competence and experience with large loss claims.

Gather late-breaking information on emerging claim challenges and effective response strategies.
Explore new claims services and products that can assist you and your insured in successful recovery efforts.
Network with the industry's top performers, who adjust the largest and most complex property and casualty claims nationwide

Workshop sessions are adjuster-led, encourage audience participation, and provide an opportunity to learn from and with many of the industry's leading experts.

Who Should Attend? Large loss claims adjusters and managers, supervisors, general adjusters and EGAs, complex case managers, senior claims management, and service providers who work with these claims. This is an excellent program for those who aspire to or are being groomed to adjust large and complex property and casualty claims within their respective organizations.


SCHEDULE
Monday, November 15, 2010
5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Registration
5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. Reception with Sponsors
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
7:15 a.m.- 5:15 p.m. Registration
7:30 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
8:15 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. General Session
9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Breakout Sessions I
11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break on Own
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions II
3:00 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. Coffee Break
3:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Breakout Session III
5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. Reception with Sponsors
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
7:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Registration
7:30 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Breakout Sessions IV
10:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions V
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EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

Fifteen 2-hour sessions will be offered twice during the Conference, where you'll focus on:

CASUALTY WORKSHOPS -- construction defects, contaminated food, contractual indemnity and additional insured coverage, severe injury cases, and mass tort claims

COMMERCIAL LINES, PROPERTY WORKSHOPS -- building code upgrades, roof losses, simultaneous property and fraud investigations, international losses & catastrophes, and complex business interruption

PERSONAL LINES, PROPERTY WORKSHOPS -- adjuster ethics, web investigations using internet resources, adjustment and investigation strategies with suspicious fire losses, Cause & Origin investigations, water damages

Commercial Property Lines
Building Code Upgrades: The City Made Me Do It
  Relationship between scope of loss, replacement with like kind, and code upgrade in a claim adjustment
  Adjustment problems related to claims in which both repair and enhancements are undertaken
  Adjustment of energy and green building claims
  Interplay between law and ordinance coverage and period of restoration
Case Study in Commercial Roof Loss Evaluation
  Coverage interpretation for wind and impact damage to roofs
  Extenuating circumstances and conditions in large commercial roof claim adjustments
  Damage to roof systems defined: functional, physical, aesthetic
  Commercial roof repair options based on testing and analysis
Complex Manufacturing Business Interruption Loss: A Case Study
  How would a declining economic climate affect short term revenue / production projections?
Coverage & Subrogation: Simultaneous Investigations -- Staying out of Trouble
  Simultaneous reporting; coverage and subrogation investigations
  Investigation and spoliation issues with expert reporting
  Insured/insurer issues--how to overcome potential conflicts
  Covered and non-covered aspects of the loss
  Warranty and contract issues
How to Work International Losses & Catastrophes
Personal Property Lines
Adjuster Ethics 2010: The Ethics of Adjusting Property Claims
  Derivation of adjuster ethics codes from tenets of bad faith law
  Background and provisions of various state codes of adjuster ethics
  Adjuster codes provisionsNAIIA, CPCU
  Compulsory state-mandated codes and voluntary, associational codes
  Applying principles of good faith and fairness
Adjustment & Investigation of a Suspicious Fire Loss
  Role of the Cause & Origin investigator and interaction with the public authorities
  Investigation techniques, establishing a timeline, and the analysis of phone records and computers
  Examination Under Oath and protecting the attorney-client privilege
  Claim decision process and the evidence required to sustain a defense based on arson and fraud
Pipes That Break in the Night: Water & Mold Damage on a Large Scale
  Coverage issues in water/mold claims when vacancy/residency are in question
  Assessing water damage vs. mold damage
  Coverage issues when limit issues arisecovered water damage, mold damage, content limits
  Experts--How can they help?
  Controlling the contents claim
Successful Origin & Cause from Start to Finish
  Origin and Cause determination--the point where many experts fail
  Arc mapping as it applies to origin analysis
  NFPA 921: The basic framework for establishing your case
  Using Daubert as a sword, to exclude defense experts' junk science
  Case Study--A dryer goes up in smoke!
Web Investigations: Windfalls & Pitfalls of New & Emerging Internet Resources
  Using available Internet resources (social networking, government, classified/advertising, etc.)
  Snares to avoid when using internet resources
  Reviewing claim scenarios and formulating effective strategies for investigation
  Recent legal developments on the use of emerging Internet resources
Casualty Claims
Construction Defect Investigation: Timing, Requirements, & Methodologies
  Common defects with subject property
  The players and general interests of the general contractor, subcontractors, owner, and design professionals
  Causation and management of the requirements and costs for a successful solution
  Combination of causation and roles and responsibilities with the liability review and policy interpretation
Contaminated Food Products: Strategies for Evaluating, Managing & Defending Claims
  Coverage issues in contaminated food products claims
  Quality investigation of the loss and the insured's business considerations
  Evaluation of causation, injuries, and damages in multiple claimant scenarios
  Efficient claims and litigation management
Shifting Risk in Complex Claims Through Contractual Indemnity & Additional Insured Coverage
  Typical parties in risk-shifting disputes
  Relevant policy and contract provisions related to risk shifting
  Contractual indemnity and additional insured issues from a liability and coverage standpoint
  Application of the workers compensation bar--does it help or hurt?
Subrogation in Mass Tort Claims
  Pursuit of recovery rights in mass tort situations
  Required investigation considerations
  Preservation of evidence
  Selection and use of expert witnesses
The Severe Injury Case: Does it Trump Legitimate Liability & Coverage Defenses?
  Severe injury on construction site--assessing comparative fault and ways around workers compensation immunity
  Liability of an owner/developer for worksite injuries where it did not exercise control over the means and methods
  Coverage for an unscheduled, de facto joint venture between owner and general contractor
  Defense strategy with potentially covered and non-covered counts alleged
  Do catastrophic damages and cries of bad faith by insured minimize otherwise viable liability and coverage defenses?
General Session
Offshore Exploration: Managing the Risk & Responding to a Tragedy
  Brief primer to how an offshore well is drilled
  Impact to the oil & gas industry following the BP Horizon event
  Example sequence of events in a catastrophic failure
  Lessons learned in crisis management
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HOTEL INFORMATION
New Orleans Marriott / Headquarters Hotel
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Reservations: 888-771-4429



PLRB/LIRB recommends attendees for the Large Loss Conference stay at the New Orleans Marriott for the full Conference experience. The rate is $159 single or double occupancy and includes complimentary high-speed internet in the guest rooms. Rates will be good for three days prior and after the Conference dates, subject to availability.

You may also call the hotel directly for Marriott reservations at 1 (888) 771-4429 or (504) 581-1000. Please indicate that you are attending the PLRB/LIRB Large Loss Conference at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel.

The cut-off date for this special rate is October 25, or when the rooms are sold out, whichever comes first. Please note there are a limited number of rooms in our block, so make your reservation early.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION
We will apply for continuing education for adjusters in some states including North Carolina and Texas. We will also apply for continuing education credit from RPA and CPCU; and MCLE for Florida and Illinois.
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SPONSORS
Current Sponsors - PLRB/LIRB Large Loss Conference
BMS CAT Inc.
Timothy Draney
303 Arthur St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: 817-820-6220   Toll Free: 800-433-2940   Fax 817-332-6728
www.bmscat.com  tdraney@bmscat.com
Platinum Sponsor BMS CAT Inc.
BMS CAT is the industry's top provider for commercial restoration, offering complete fire and water restoration services. Since 1980, BMS CAT has specialized in both singular losses and area wide disasters providing dehumidification services; mold remediation; document freeze drying; electronic, machinery and media recovery.
 
EFI Global, Inc.
Heather Suttle
8811 FM 1960 Bypass Road West
Suite 400
Humble, TX 77338
Phone: 281-358-4441   Toll Free: 800-334-0200   Fax 281-358-3956
www.efiglobal.com  heather_suttle@efiglobal.com
Platinum Sponsor EFI Global, Inc.
EFI Global, Inc. is a full-service forensic engineering, fire investigation, environmental, and specialty consulting services firm.
 
Haag Engineering Co.
Cheryl Markstahler
625 Industrial Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Toll Free: 800-635-0116  
www.haagengineering.com  cmarkstahler@haagengineering.com
Platinum Sponsor Haag Engineering Co.
Haag Engineering is the recognized forensic engineering authority due to our scientific approach to job assignments and disciplined hiring and training of our engineers. Since 1924, Haag engineers have provided expert consulting in civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical fields. Haag offers construction consulting, research/testing, educational seminars, and publications/tools.
 
InStar Services Group, L.P.
Jim Stanilious
1743 Maplelawn Drive

Troy, MI 48084
Phone: 248-203-7714     Fax 248-203-6907
www.instarservices.com  jim.stanilious@instarservices.com
Platinum Sponsor InStar Services Group, L.P.
InStar is the premier provider of disaster response, restoration, reconstruction and renovation services to retail corporations, property owners and managers and insurance companies nationwide.
 
Insurers World
Don Stafford
120 Shawmut Road
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-0087   Toll Free: 800-343-9619   Fax 781-774-6445
www.insurersworld.com  don.stafford@insurersworld.com
Platinum Sponsor Insurers World
Since 1978, Insurers World has provided contents software solutions, contents evaluations, and replacement services to enable adjusters to produce accurate, cost-effective settlements.
 
Interstate
Karla Torrey
7025 County Road 46A
Suite 1071, #380
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Phone: 407-557-8535   Toll Free: 800-622-6433   Fax
www.interstaterestoration.com  karlat@interstaterestoration.com
Platinum Sponsor Interstate
Interstate is a national emergency restoration and general contractor company specializing in repairing commercial property. Our comprehensive service offerings include emergency restoration, reconstruction, and property damage consulting. With offices and equipment located throughout the country and the most experienced team in the industry, we can handle any emergency.
 
Paul Davis
Howdy Russell
2010 South Fourth St.
Milwaukee, WI 53240
Phone: 904-233-5245   Toll Free: 888-222-4122   Fax 904-212-0917
www.pdnational.com  hrussell@pdnational.com
Platinum Sponsor Paul Davis
A nationwide, quality, Large Loss mitigation, restoration and reconstruction service for office complexes, warehouses, multi-family complexes, schools, colleges, industrial plants, shopping malls and health facilities.
 
PuroClean
Lauren John Reid
6001 Hiatus Road
Suite 13
Tamarac, FL 33321
Phone: 954-722-6618   Toll Free: 800-775-7876   Fax 800-995-8527
www.puroclean.com  marketing@puroclean.com
Platinum Sponsor PuroClean
PuroClean is a leader in property damage restoration. Using the latest in mitigation technology, PuroClean helps to resolve claims quickly, knowledgeably and with compassion.
 
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Curtis Brown
Eight Greenway Plaza
Suite 500
Houston, TX 77046
Phone: 713-621-3550   Toll Free: 866-565-3422   Fax 713-623-4357
www.rimkus.com  crb@rimkus.com
Platinum Sponsor Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Founded in 1983, we have provided technical, business, and environmental consulting services to insurance carriers, law firms, and corporations in 50 states and over 40 foreign countries.
 
ServiceMaster Clean
Jodi Parker
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
Phone: 901-597-7500   Toll Free: 800-633-5703   Fax 901-597-7600
www.800RESPOND.com  jparker@smclean.com
Platinum Sponsor ServiceMaster Clean
ServiceMaster Clean provides 24/7/365 disaster restoration and emergency services, such as water, fire, smoke/odor, and mold remediation, with over 650 professionals nationwide, to service both commercial and residential emergencies.
 
Servpro Industries, Inc.
Amy Eller
801 Industrial Blvd.
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: 615-451-0600   Toll Free: 800-SERVPRO   Fax 615-451-4861
www.servpro.com  aeller@servpronet.com
Platinum Sponsor Servpro Industries, Inc.
Servpro Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water, mold, and other specialty cleanup and restoration services. With coverage in 48 states, SERVPRO® has a network of over 1500 franchise locations.
 
Universal Restoration Services
Daniel O'Brien
390 Holbrook Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: 847-325-4364   Toll Free: 866-877-8979   Fax 888-569-4996
www.4universal.com  dobrien@4universal.com
Platinum Sponsor Universal Restoration Services
Universal Restoration Services is the leading provider of Residential and Commercial property loss restoration and remodeling services. We are committed to minimizing the financial, physical, and emotional impact associated with a loss and exceed expectations one detail at a time.
 
Your House Counsel
Howard Shafer
90 John Street
Suite 701
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-942-4200     Fax 646-435-9434
www.yourhousecounsel.com  hshafer@yourhousecounsel.com
Platinum Sponsor Your House Counsel
The Your House Counsel National Consortium of Highly Regarded Insurance and Corporate Liability Defense Firms works to everyone's advantage, providing a national solution for local representation.
 
ALE Solutions, Inc.
Rowena Zimmers
One West Illinois St., #300
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-513-6434   Toll Free: 866-885-9785   Fax 866-814-6832
www.alesolutions.com  rowena.zimmers@alesolutions.com
Gold Sponsor ALE Solutions, Inc.
The preferred nationwide temporary housing company for displaced policyholders. Our consultative approach helps both the adjuster and the family avoid cost drivers and pitfalls throughout the relocation process.
 
Assured Relocation
Kelly Stuck
50 Woodside Plaza
Suite 441
Redwood City, CA 94061
   Fax 888-233-9752
www.assuredrelocation.com  kelly@assuredrelocation.com
Gold Sponsor Assured Relocation
Assured Relocation provides fully furnished housing customized to the unique needs of the policyholder and adjuster nationwide. Our phones are answered by trained relocation specialists 24/7.
 
Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC
Rayann Dukes
P.O. Box 1005
Jackson, MS 39215-1005
Phone: 601-592-1010     Fax 601-510-9249
www.cwplaw.com  rdukes@cwplaw.com
Gold Sponsor Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC
Carroll Warren & Parker's main practice areas include property insurance coverage and related matters. From first party representation of insurers in the initial stages of the claims process to mediation, arbitration, litigation and appeal of coverage as well as large loss subrogation cases, CWP provides a full range of legal services to insurers.
 
Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network
Myron Blankenbaker
2060 Coolidge Highway
Berkley, MI 48072
Phone: 248-246-7878   Toll Free: 800-520-CRDN   Fax 248-246-7868
www.crdn.com  contactus@crdn.com
Gold Sponsor Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network
The textile restoration specialists of CRDN follow a standardized, consistent and proven process to restore garments and fabric items, leading to improved accuracy and customer satisfaction.
 
Claims Magazine
Letty Murphy
5081 Olympic Blvd.
Erlanger, KY 41018
Phone: 859-692-2153   Toll Free: 800-544-0622   Fax 859-692-2246
www.claimsmag.com  lmurphy@sbmedia.com
Gold Sponsor Claims Magazine
Claims is a monthly magazine and online resource (www.claimsmag.com) dedicated to "Covering the Business of Loss" for property/casualty insurance claims professionals.
 
Cozen O'Connor
Joseph Gerber
The Atrium-1900 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-665-2026   Toll Free: 800-523-2900   Fax 215-701-2026
www.cozen.com  jgerber@cozen.com
Gold Sponsor Cozen O'Connor
For more than forty years, Cozen O'Connor has focused upon the specialized needs of the insurance industry. Today, our firm consists of more than 500 attorneys, practicing from twenty-four offices throughout the United States, in Toronto, and in London.
 
Crawford & Company
Gerrie Vargha
5620 Glenridge Drive
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: 404-847-4374   Toll Free: 800-241-2541   Fax 404-845-3187
www.crawfordandcompany.com  gerrie_vargha@us.crawco.com
Gold Sponsor Crawford & Company
Crawford & Company is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 offices in 63 countries.
 
EagleView Technologies, Inc.
Chris Barrow
2525 220th Street SE
Suite 203
Bothell, WA 98021
Phone: 866-659-8439     Fax 425-487-3300
www.eagleview.com  info@eagleview.com
Gold Sponsor EagleView Technologies, Inc.
EagleView Technologies is the industry standard for aerial roof measurement services. The patent-pending software provides detailed roof measurements that are more accurate than any other method.
 
Eberl Claims Service
Gerrad Brigham
7276 W. Mansfield Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80235
Phone: 303-988-6286     Fax 303-986-2771
www.eberls.com  
Gold Sponsor Eberl Claims Service
Nationwide provider of daily and catastrophe adjusting services. After 20 years, experienced, efficient and effective claim handling is the cornerstone of our reputation and growth.
 
Enservio, Inc.
Jenna White
16 Tech Circle
Suite 200
Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-318-6024   Toll Free: 888-567-7557   Fax 877-776-7567
www.enservio.com  jwhite@enservio.com
Gold Sponsor Enservio, Inc.
Enservio produces the fastest, easiest and most accurate inventories and valuations of non-restorable contents in the industry -- for both residential and commercial claims.
 
Exponent
Betsy Mathieson
149 Commonwealth Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: 510-268-5011   Toll Free: 888-656-3976   Fax 510-268-5099
www.exponent.com  bmathieson@exponent.com
Gold Sponsor Exponent
Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm with over 600 professionals in 23 international offices providing timely solutions to complex technical problems.
 
Grecco Construction Consultants LLC
David Van Horn
2446 Regents Walk
Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: 901-490-3266    
www.greccoonline.com  dvanhorn@greccoonline.com
Gold Sponsor Grecco Construction Consultants LLC
Grecco Construction Consultants provide a detailed scope of damage and the estimated cost of the repairs for an insurance related claim. We have consultants in Atlanta, Memphis, Phoenix, and Minneapolis. We are proud to recognize Mr.Jim Smith as our newest consultant in Atlanta.
 
Halliwell Engineering Associates, Inc.
Jack Halliwell
20801 Biscayne Blvd.
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 305-933-5770     Fax 305-933-3088
www.heainc.com  jlhalliwell@heainc.com
Gold Sponsor Halliwell Engineering Associates, Inc.
HEA is a national consulting engineering firm, providing commercial property loss investigative services to the insurance industry. Our team of licensed engineers, architects and meteorologists represent some of the most experienced experts in the industry.
 
LWG Consulting
Don Skaff
3455 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-559-3000   Toll Free: 800-326-5075   Fax 847-559-3010
www.lwgconsulting.com  dskaff@lwgconsulting.com
Gold Sponsor LWG Consulting
LWG supports insurers, independent adjusters, and legal professionals by providing expertise with losses involving high-technology equipment. Services include damage assessment, causal analysis, and equipment restoration.
 
Marriott ExecuStay Insurance Housing
Chris Cramer
52 West Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-639-4379   Toll Free: 800-990-9292   Fax 301-576-8675
www.marriottinsurancehousing.com  chris.cramer@marriott.com
Gold Sponsor Marriott ExecuStay Insurance Housing
Choose Marriott ExecuStay for a fast and professional solution when disaster strikes. Our experienced team will provide you with a comprehensive solution for your national temporary housing needs.
 
Munters Corporation
Nancy Carpenter
79 Monroe Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone:    Toll Free: 800-686-8377   Fax 978-241-1274
www.munters.us  nancy_carpenter@munters.com
Gold Sponsor Munters Corporation
Munters provides disaster restoration, including document recovery, throughout North America. Munters provides emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week from 30 offices.
 
Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc.
Belinda Rueffer
2740 Dallas Parkway
Suite 220
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 469-429-9000   Toll Free: 877-850-8765   Fax 469-326-5200
www.nae-us.com  brueffer@architecturalengineers.com
Gold Sponsor Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc.
Nelson Architectural Engineers, Inc. is a full service forensic investigation and consulting firm, with special expertise in Engineering, Architecture, Fire/Arson, and Industrial Hygiene & Safety.
 
Pictometry
April Balsamo
100 Town Centre Drive
Suite A
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: 585-486-0093   Toll Free: 888-771-9714   Fax 585-486-0098
www.pictometry.com  april.balsamo@pictometry.com
Gold Sponsor
Pictometry is the world leader in oblique geo-referenced digital aerial imaging enabling you to see, manage, and plan right from your desktop.
 
ProNet Group, Inc.
Shawn Shoop
1 Sugar Creek Center Blvd.
Suite 200
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Phone: 281-496-2865   Toll Free: 800-216-7268   Fax 800-996-8377
www.pronetgroup.com  sshoop@pronetgroup.com
Gold Sponsor ProNet Group, Inc.
ProNet is a full service forensic engineering and consulting firm specializing in structural evaluations, vehicle forensic services, electrical engineering analysis, and fire O&C investigations for property and vehicles throughout Texas, Louisiana, Florida and the entire southern U.S. region.
 
PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.
Susan Freeman
2727 Paces Ferry Road
Suite 1-1200
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 770-444-9799   Toll Free: 800-486-5752   Fax 770-444-9586
www.ptcinc.com  susan.freeman@ptcinc.com
Gold Sponsor PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.
PT&C Forensic Consulting Services provides forensic engineering, fire & explosion cause & origin, subrogation, catastrophe response, and project cost engineering.
 
Rainbow International
Bruce Vogt
1010 N. University Parks Drive
Waco, TX 76707
Phone: 254-745-2483   Toll Free: 800-583-9100   Fax 254-745-2516
www.rainbowintl.com  bruce.vogt@rainbowintl.com
Gold Sponsor Rainbow International
Rainbow International provides nationwide 24-hour emergency mitigation services. Since 1981, our IICRC-trained and certified franchise network has performed catastrophe mitigation services for residential and commercial structures and contents.
 
RGL Forensics
Tracy Melvin
5619 DTC Parkway
Suite 1010
Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: 720-889-4853     Fax
www.rgl.com  tmelvin@us.rgl.com
Gold Sponsor RGL Forensics
RGL Forensics is an international firm of accounting, valuation and technology professionals who are specially trained in discovering and defining financial value. The firm establishes relevant facts and reliable figures for insurance, legal, corporate and public sector clients and has done so for over 30 years. Learn more at www.rgl.com.
 
SDII Global Corporation
Jeremy Mele
4509 George Road
Tampa, FL 33634
Phone: 813-496-9634   Toll Free: 800-454-7344   Fax 813-496-9664
www.sdii-global.com  jmele@sdii-global.com
Gold Sponsor SDII Global Corporation
SDII Global Corporation is a multi-faceted forensic engineering and consulting firm that specializes in expert property claim resolution assistance for the insurance industry.
 
SEA, Ltd.
Ken Corwin
7349 Worthington-Galena Road
Columbus, OH 43085
Phone: 614-888-4160   Toll Free: 800-743-7672   Fax 614-885-8014
www.sealimited.com  kcorwin@sealimited.com
Gold Sponsor SEA, Ltd.
S.E.A. provides forensic engineering services in workplace accidents, product failures; materials analysis; vehicular accident reconstruction; structural failure; flammable materials; chemical laboratory; fire causation; electrical systems; construction; mold; and industrial hygiene.
 
Simsol Software
John Postava
3452 Lake Lynda Drive
Suite 420
Orlando, FL 32817
Phone: 407-384-8818     Fax 407-384-9216
www.simsol.com  jenniferd@simsol.com
Gold Sponsor Simsol Software
Simsol provides property insurance industry software for adjusters, underwriters, managers and claims executives: structural and personal property estimating, component-based I-2-V appraisals, claims analytics and data management services.
 
Temporary Housing Directory, Inc.
Toni Andell
3308 Preston Road
Suite 350-341
Plano, TX 75093
Phone: 805-620-0685   Toll Free: 800-817-3220   Fax 877-817-3220
www.temporaryhousingdirectory.com  toniandell@thdmail.net
Gold Sponsor Temporary Housing Directory, Inc.
Temporary Housing Directory is the first company to bring together the full service solution of nationwide hotel placements (with no added fees) and furnished housing to one point of contact.
 
The Warren Group, Inc.
Dana Berry
P.O. Box 1608
Irmo, SC 29063
Phone: 803-732-6600   Toll Free: 888-827-7823   Fax 803-732-7576
www.warren-group.com  dana@warren-group.com
Gold Sponsor The Warren Group, Inc.
The Warren Group is a forensic engineering firm specializing in large losses and complex claims. Our engineers provide expertise in origin, cause, responsibility, measure of the loss, analysis & testing, claims resolution & litigation support.
 
Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc.
Michelle Griffin
2929 Langley Avenue
Suite 203
Pensacola, FL 32504
Phone: 850-473-0601     Fax 850-473-0603
www.windnetwork.com; www.windconference.com  mgriffin@windnetwork.com
Gold Sponsor Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc.
The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. (WIND) is an educational member association for windstorm claims industry professionals. Its mission is to provide education and training, and to promote a cooperative dialogue among professionals involved in windstorm insurance issues.
 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Please contact Tom O'Dowd, Exhibits Manager, for information about sponsorships for the Large Loss Conference. He can be reached at todowd@plrb.org or 630-724-2224.

Join a select group of service providers as a Platinum or Gold sponsor. Prices are:

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIPS
$4,000.00 for PLRB affiliate members
$4,600.00 for non-affiliate members

GOLD SPONSORSHIPS
$2,000.00 for PLRB affiliate members
$2,300.00 for non-affiliate members

Online Exhibitor Application (Non Member)

Online Exhibitor Application (Affiliate Member)

* PLEASE NOTE: In order to use the Affiliate Member link you must work for an Affiliate Member of the PLRB, as well as, have an active PLRB username and password. To check is your company is a PLRB Affiliate Member please visit here. To register for a PLRB username or if you have lost your username and password please visit here.

Plan now to participate in this unique opportunity to promote your company or organization. Contact Tom O'Dowd today at 630-724-2224 or e-mail at todowd@plrb.org.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration fee covers all educational sessions, handout materials, session breaks and reception. Full refunds less a $50 processing charge will be made for cancellations received by 30 days prior to the program. No refunds will be made after that date. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to conference@plrb.org. "Substitutions" may be accepted at the discretion of PLRB. "Substitution" means that a co-worker/co-employee of a registrant attends this entire event in place of the registrant. Requests for substitution must be submitted to the PLRB in writing by the registrant.

PLRB/LIRB Member FREE
PLRB Affiliate Member $400.00
Non-member $550.00

PLRB or LIRB Member Insurer staff may register HERE at no cost. You must have a valid PLRB or LIRB Internet login to use this link.
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Affiliate Members may register HERE to get the Affiliate Member registration fee. You must have a valid PLRB Affiliate login to use this link.
Non-member insurer staff and their service providers may register HERE.

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POLICIES

Entertainment

The purpose of the Large Loss Conference is education. The strength, reputation, and national support of the Large Loss Conference are the result of its commitment to hardworking, intense professional development.

The official Large Loss Conference program also provides helpful forums for networking among insurers' claims professionals and claims service providers. Any additional activity sponsored by a claims service provider in conjunction with the Large Loss Conference that undermines or conflicts with the primary educational purpose and reputation of the Large Loss Conference is prohibited.

As example, entertainment during conference and reception hours is a conflict and prohibited. Also, after hours entertaining of fifteen or more conference attendees by any one person, organization, or group that extends past 11:00 p.m. on an evening before morning sessions undermines the educational experience and is prohibited. "Adult themed" entertainment undermines the reputation of the event and is prohibited.

Failure to comply with the policy can result in sanctions, including but not limited to:
- Loss of exhibiting privileges at PLRB/LIRB events
- Loss of speaking privileges at PLRB/LIRB events
- Loss of attendance privileges at PLRB/LIRB events

Antitrust

The Property Loss Research Bureau and the Liability Insurance Research Bureau intend to prevent any violation of antitrust laws at all their meetings and conferences.

Presenters and attendees at the Large Loss Conference must remember that their respective firms are competitors in the marketplace and that the McCarran-Ferguson Act and the laws of some states provide the insurance industry with only very limited immunity from federal and state antitrust scrutiny. Therefore, presenters and attendees must exercise care during all presentations and discussions, since even innocuous discussions of certain topics might later be misinterpreted as evidence of collusion.

At the Large Loss Conference, and all educational, social, and business development events connected with this meeting, there should be no discussion or agreement, formal or informal, expressed or implied, as to any matters which might give rise to an allegation of violation of antitrust laws. Subjects to avoid include:

  • rates;
  • underwriting policies;
  • marketing strategies; marketing responses to legislative, regulatory, or other developments;
  • prices or costs of any products or services offered for sale by insurers or purchased by insurers;
  • individual insurance company positions on coverage issues and other matters of insurance policy interpretation; agreements or understandings relating to claims practice, policies, or positions;
  • standards by which the performance of any insurer could or should be judged; codes of ethics;
  • advantages or disadvantages of doing business in particular states;
  • refusal to deal with, or boycott of, potential insureds or suppliers of products or services; use of particular suppliers of products or services; and
  • costs or profits of any aspect of any of the above.

Photo/Video Disclaimer

During PLRB programs and events, photos and video are taken for the benefit of the PLRB. By attending you consent to the taking of these images and the use of your likeness within the images for PLRB commercial use.

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