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Many policyholders find that after their claims have been paid and repairs to their properties are completed, the smell of smoke still lingers. The persistence of a "smokey" smell generally means that the extent of the damage to the policyholder's property was greater than what was repaired — so how could this have been avoided?
AB 2167 (along with companion measure SB 292) has received a great deal of criticism from both consumer advocacy groups, and the current Insurance Commissioner’s office of California. With public attention focused elsewhere, there are many who see this move as an extremely underhanded tactic by the insurance industry.
The owner and CEO of BenchMark Public Adjusting Group - Judith Vickers (AINS, AIC, SPPA, CPPA) weighs in on the importance of gaining professional certifications; including the numerous benefits that these certifications provide for the individual and the company that employs them. This article was recently featured in the Consumer Claims Journal’s Spring/Summer 2020 issue.
On September 12, 2014, Flint Hill Lodge engaged our services to assist them with the strategic management of their entire insurance claim. Part of those duties included assisting with a reconstruction plan and approved scope, as the replacement of a 100+ year old building has a unique set of challenges. It was an honor to work alongside their Lodge members and commercial general contractor in assuring that history was preserved and the future of the lodge would be there for generations to come.
