2009 PLRB Large Loss Conference - Tampa, Florida
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Join this veteran set of claims professionals and wrestle with issues of large and complex claim scenarios in three session tracks:
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Casualty lines claims
Commercial lines property claims
Personal lines property claims
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Gather information and resource material on emerging claim challenges and effective response strategies
Learn about new claims services and products that can put you and your insured in "the driver's seat" toward successful resolution and recovery.
Network with many of the industry's "star 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 and performers.
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.
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Monday November 02, 2009
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| 3:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m |
Registration
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| 5:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. |
Reception with Sponsors
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Tuesday November 03, 2009
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| 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. |
Registration
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| 7:30 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
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| 8:15 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. |
General Session
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| 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions I
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| 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch On Own
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| 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions II
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| 3:15 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions III
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| 5:15 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. |
Reception with Sponsors
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Wednesday November 04, 2009
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| 7:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Registration
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| 7:30 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
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| 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions IV
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| 10:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions V
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| 12:15- |
Meeting Adjourns
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| HOTEL INFORMATION |
Tampa Marriott Waterside
700 South Florida Ave
Tampa, FL (813) 221-4900
Reservations: (813) 221-4900
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Tampa Marriott Waterside at the rate of $185 single or double occupancy. Rates will be good for three days prior and after the Conference dates, subject to availability.
You may also call the hotel directly with Marriott reservations at 1 (888) 268-1616 or (813) 221-4900. Please indicate that you are attending the PLRB/LIRB Large Loss Conference at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel.
The cut-off date for this special rate is October 12, 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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We will apply for continuing education credits for adjusters in some states including North Carolina and Texas. We will also apply for continuing education credits from the RPA and CPCU.
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Current Sponsors - PLRB/LIRB Large Loss Conference
Exponent
Angela Meyer
149 Commonwealth Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: 650-688-6951 Toll Free: 888-656-3976 Fax 650-688-7077
www.exponent.com info@exponent.com
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Platinum Sponsorship

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Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm dedicated to helping our clients solve their technical problems, with approximately 800 staff located nationwide and overseas.
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LWG Consulting
Stephanie Entratter
3455 Commercial Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-559-3000 Toll Free: 800-326-5075 Fax 847-559-3010
www.lwgconsulting.com sentratter@lwgconsulting.com
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Platinum Sponsorship

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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.
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Paul Davis
Howdy Russell
2010 South Fourth St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Phone: 904-233-5245 Toll Free: 888-222-4122 Fax 904-212-0917
www.pdnational.com hrussell@pdnational.com
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Platinum Sponsorship

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High quality, large loss solution for emergency services, site stabilization, and complete restoration projects. We understand the complexities of organizing large commercial projects.
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Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Curtis Brown
Eight Greenway Plaza
Suite 500 Houston, TX 77046
Phone: 713-621-3550 Toll Free: 800-580-3228 Fax 713-623-4357
www.rimkus.com crb@rimkus.com
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Platinum Sponsorship

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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.
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BELFOR USA Group, Inc.
Theresa Williams
185 Oakland Avenue
Suite 300 Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248-594-1144 Toll Free: 800-856-3333 Fax 248-594-1133
www.belforusa.com theresa.williams@us.belfor.com
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Platinum Sponsor

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BELFOR-leader in disaster recovery and property restoration services; offers 24/7 emergency response; reconstruction; structural dehumidification; mold remediation; document; electronics restoration; machinery refurbishment; records recovery.
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BMS CAT Inc.
Timothy Draney
303 Arthur St.
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: 817-820-6220 Toll Free: 800-433-2940 Fax 817-334-3339
www.bmscat.com tdraney@bmscat.com
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Platinum Sponsor

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BMS Catastrophe is the leading commercial restoration specialist providing complete fire and water restoration services, including dehumidification, mold remediation, document freeze drying, electronic, machinery and media recovery for single losses or in area wide disasters.
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Enservio, Inc.
Robert Chase
16 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-318-5987 Fax 866-308-0871
www.enservio.com rchase@enservio.com
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Platinum Sponsor

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Providing Property Contents Services - onsite inventory creation and contents valuation services for the P&C Industry. Enservio delivers the best possible LKQ Match and significant savings to their customers.
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Insurers World
Don Stafford
120 Shawmut Road
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-821-0087 Toll Free: 800-343-9619 Fax 781-774-6401
www.insurersworld.com don.stafford@insurersworld.com
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Platinum Sponsor

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Contents evaluation and replacement services to enable adjusters to produce accurate cost-effective settlements. Representing VIA Contents software, a complete contents adjuster work environment.
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Interstate
Holly Boyer
101 Cook St., #3000
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-726-6017 Toll Free: 800-622-6433 Fax
www.interstaterestoration.com hboyer@interstaterestoration.com
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Platinum Sponsor

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Interstate is the nation's premier disaster recovery and construction company -- the Gold Standard. Our comprehensive service offering includes emergency response, drying, restoration and reconstruction.
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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
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Platinum Sponsor

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Nelson Architectural Engineers (NAE) is a technology firm specializing in engineering & forensics, architecture, industrial hygiene & safety, fire scene investigation, and surety consulting. Offices located in Texas and Florida.
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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
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Platinum Sponsor

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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.
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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
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Platinum Sponsor

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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 1400 franchise locations.
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Temporary Accommodations
Jan Miegel
6 Piedmont Center
Suite 411 Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: Toll Free: 800-548-5196 Fax 404-264-8557
www.temporaryaccommodations.net jmiegel@temporaryaccommodations.net
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Platinum Sponsor

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Temporary Accommodations offer adjusters the fastest, most convenient, cost-effective solution when displaced policyholders need comfortable temporary housing. The better we do our job, the easier it is for you to do yours.
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Werlinger & Associates
Robert Underwood
23671 Via Del Rio
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Phone: 714-692-7070 Toll Free: 800-227-5610 Fax 714-692-7080
www.werlinger.com jennifer@werlinger.com
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Werlinger & Associates' technical staff provides consulting services to the insurance industry on claims for all types of equipment and production and system-related disciplines.
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Carroll Warren & Parker PLLC
Rayann Craig Dukes
P.O. Box 1005
Jackson, MS 39215-1005
Phone: 601-592-1010 Fax 601-510-9249
www.cwplaw.com rdukes@cwplaw.com
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Gold Sponsorship
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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. CWP attorneys are licensed in Mississippi, Texas, Florida, Alabama, United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico (Federal Court). Through associations with other firms CWP handles matters throughout the United States and in other countries.
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Halliwell Engineering Associates, Inc.
Jack Halliwell
865 Waterman Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 401-438-5020 Fax 401-434-1909
www.heainc.com jlhalliwell@heainc.com
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Gold Sponsorship

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A leading building science and engineering firm specializing in indoor air quality, mold management and environmental claims and litigation support services. With 50 years of experience, Halliwell is uniquely qualified to provide diagnosis, remediation, prevention and claims support of all types of building problems and event losses.
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Matson, Driscoll & Damico
Karin Rising
5830 Clarion St.
Suite 102 Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: 678-965-4800 Toll Free: 866-MDD-2725 Fax 678-965-4807
www.mdd.net krising@mdd.net
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Gold Sponsorship

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As an international forensic accounting firm, MD&D focuses on property insurance, CGL and specialty risk insurance claims accounting. Our experts also regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony.
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Munters Corporation
Courtney Tyler
79 Monroe St.
Amesbury, MA 01913
Phone: 978-241-1122 Toll Free: 800-MUNTERS Fax 978-241-1274
www.munters.us courtney.tyler@munters.com
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Gold Sponsorship

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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.
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Nederveld Forensic Engineering & Fire Invest.
Bruce Wiers
217 Grandville Ave. SW
Suite 302 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-575-5190 Toll Free: 800-222-1868 Fax 616-575-6644
www.nederveld.com jleaym@nederveld.com
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Gold Sponsorship

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Nederveld provides exceptional forensic engineering and fire investigations that ensure the success of our clients by utilizing innovative solutions, comprehensive service and intentional communication all built on integrity.
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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
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Gold Sponsorship

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PT&C Forensic Consulting Services provides forensic engineering, fire & explosion cause & origin, subrogation, catastrophe response, and project cost engineering.
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RGL Forensics
Nancy Laundy
5619 DTC Parkway
Suite 1010 Englewood, CO 80111
Phone: 303-721-2970 Toll Free: 866-953-0400 Fax 303-721-8936
www.rgl.com nlaundy@us.rgl.com
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Gold Sponsorship
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An international firm of accounting, valuation, and technology professionals specially trained in analyzing claims for business income, extra expenses, property damage, stock loss, and financial investigations.
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ALE Solutions, Inc.
Rowena Zimmers
One West Illinois St., #300
St. Charles, IL 60174
Phone: 630-513-6434 Toll Free: 866-885-9785 Fax 630-513-6442
www.alesolutions.com rowena.zimmers@alesolutions.com
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Gold Sponsor

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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.
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Allied Salvors, Inc.
Edward Flanagan
1268 Woodsview Drive
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Phone: 610-358-3001 Toll Free: 800-428-0299 Fax 610-358-3004
www.alliedsalvors.com eflanagan@alliedsalvors.com
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Gold Sponsor

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Allied Salvors is a full service national salvage & appraisal firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Our services include post-loss inventories, contents valuation, loss evaluations, and disposition of damaged merchandise.
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Bracken Engineering Inc.
Eric Gardner
2701 W. Busch Blvd.
Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33618
Phone: 813-243-4251 Toll Free: 800-971-7252 Fax 813-243-9530
www.brackenengineering.com egardner@brackenengineering.com
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Gold Sponsor
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Bracken Engineering is a structural engineering firm that provides consulting services for commercial and residential properties. Our professional staff is expert in assessment and restoration services for commercial, residential, disaster response and forensic applications.
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CED Investigative Technologies Inc.
Peter McCawley
6817 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 1001 Jacksonville, FL 32216
Phone: 904-281-7935 Toll Free: 800-780-4221 Fax 904-281-7936
www.cedtechnologies.com pmccawley@cedtechnologies.com
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Gold Sponsor

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CED Investigative Technologies Inc. is a leading consulting firm providing investigative engineering and accident reconstruction to law firms, insurance companies and manufacturers.
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Crawford & Company
Tom Carstens
1001 Summit Blvd.
9th Floor Atlanta, GA 30319
Phone: 404-300-1901 Toll Free: 800-241-2541 Fax 404-300-1905
www.crawfordandcompany.com tom_carstens@us.crawco.com
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Gold Sponsor

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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.
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Haag Engineering Co.
Cheryl Markstahler
625 Industrial Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Toll Free: 800-635-0116
www.haagengineering.com cmarkstahler@haagengineering.com
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Gold Sponsor

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Since 1924, Haag has provided worldwide engineering consulting services related to failures of and damages to civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems. Haag offers approved CEU
educational courses.
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Marriott ExecuStay Insurance Housing
Kelly McDaniel
1 Marriott Drive
Washington, DC 20058
Phone: 800-990-9292 Toll Free: 800-990-9292 Fax 916-720-0359
www.marriottinsurancehousing.com kelly.mcdaniel@marriott.com
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Gold Sponsor

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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.
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Metro Appraisal
Scott Eskine
P.O. Box 89849
Tampa, FL 33689
Phone: 813-286-7440 Toll Free: 800-440-1118 Fax 813-286-8724
www.metfl.com claims@metfl.com
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Gold Sponsor
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Metro Appraisal services the entire State of Florida. All appraisers are Florida licensed adjusters as well as receiving & processing your claims directly in the field.
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ProNet Group, Inc.
Shawn Shoop
4200 George J. Bean Parkway
Suite 2540 Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-314-2080 Toll Free: 800-216-7268 Fax 800-996-8377
www.pronetgroup.com sshoop@pronetgroup.com
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Gold Sponsor

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ProNet provides services for structural evaluations including construction defects & failures; storm damage assessment; sinkholes, seismic, collapse, foundation; roof-hail/wind damage; water & fire origin & cause; product failures.
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SEA, Ltd.
Ken Corwin
7349 Worthington-Galena Road
Columbus, OH 43085
Phone: 614-888-4160 Toll Free: 800-635-9507 Fax 614-885-8014
www.sealimited.com kcorwin@sealimited.com
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Gold Sponsor

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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.
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Please contact Tom O'Dowd, Exhibits Manager, for information about sponsorships for the 2009 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
$3,000.00 for PLRB affiliate members
$3,600.00 for non-affiliate members
GOLD SPONSORSHIPS
$1,500.00 for PLRB affiliate members
$1,800.00 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 |
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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.
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$400.00 |
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$550.00 |
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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.
Not sure if your company is a PLRB or LIRB member? Click HERE to find out.
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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
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Non-member insurer staff and their service providers may register HERE.
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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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| OTHER MEETINGS |
Please check out our other upcoming meetings.
2009 Eastern Regional Adjusters Conference
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
06/24/09 - 06/25/09
Click for details.
2009 Central Regional Adjusters Conference
Westin Lombard, Lombard, Il
09/09/09 - 09/10/09
Click for details.
2009 Western Regional Adjusters Conference
Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, TX
10/20/09 - 10/21/09
Click for details.
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