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Getting Your Claim Paid Through Mediation or Appraisal

The goal of this course is to provide insight and information on means of resolving claims through the use of mediation and appraisals, which are alternatives to filing a lawsuit. We will address current case law that applies to the processes. We will discuss practical tips on how to present your claim to be viewed in the best light, which will increase the likelihood of resolution early on in the process
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JOSEPH CONNELLY PUBLIC ADJUSTER
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VANESSA ROSS, ESQ.
​STOCKHAM LAW GROUP

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​MICHAEL RUSKIN
​UMPIRE

The FAPIA Guide to Mentoring Your Apprentice

This course will provide a guideline including curriculum for basic instruction everything public adjuster apprentice should have during their training to become a licensed public adjuster.​
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MICHAEL CAPILLI
PUBLIC ADJUSTER
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ADRIAN NEIMAN ARKIN, ESQ.
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JEFF YOUNG, DFS AGENTS AND AGENCY SERVICES

The Business of Commercial Claims

​This presentation will address commercial claims under a Business Owner Property (BOP) policy including common coverage and exclusions, Cause of Loss forms, and how public adjusters should respond and adjust claims following a loss.
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WILLIAM “CHIP”
MERLIN, ESQ. 
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RICHARD “RICK” TUTWILER,
PUBLIC ADJUSTER 

Timing is Everything – Documentation and Claim Diary Rules

​The course objective is to review specific time frames that every public adjuster or first party expert must be aware of in the prosecution of a claim. The course will also review the benefits of standardized communications for the purpose of clearly documenting the claim and avoiding professional liability.
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MATTHEW DANAHY, ESQ.
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DAVE MURRAY, ESQ.
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​HOWARD WEBBER, ESQ.

Don't Drown in Water Exclusions
Navigating the Currents

​This course will review common coverage questions, construction aspects and scope evaluation procedures for residential water losses including but not limited to sourcing the damage, leak detection, proper methodology for repair techniques and OSHA requirements and applicable building codes.
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ANDREW FUXA, ESQ.
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EDUARD BADIU, PE.

Adjusting Marine Claims

​This presentation will address marine insurance coverage and claims, and how public adjusters should respond and adjust claims following a loss. The discussion will cover the types of marine policies and coverages for vessels and cargo, and the adjustment of the claim.
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JAVIER DELGADO, ESQ.
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CRAIG ​DRILLICH
PUBLIC ADJUSTER

Public Adjusters – On Being An Ethical Superhero

​The course objective is to understand key questions when trying to make ethical decisions; understanding the need to use judgement and reasoning in resolving ethical dilemmas; understanding key concepts that govern ethical behavior; Understanding the reasons organizations develop ethics codes; and gaining experience in identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas.
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Errors and Omissions – Agent and Adjuster Liability 

​Course will review errors and omissions, coverage, claims and liability for agents and adjusters.​
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JESMANNY JOMARRON, ESQ.
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MARIO
​LOPEZ, ESQ.
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ANDREW GIAMBARBA, IA.
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HERMIS
​BOFILL, ESQ.

Notice Reporting and Mitigation
​The Do’s and Don’ts of Handling Late Discovered Claims 

​Understanding the legal issues surrounding late discovered and late reported insurance claims including overcoming late notice denials.
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RUSSEL LAZEGA, ESQ.
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JD UNDERWOOD, ESQ.

How to Prove Extra Contractual Damages – Bad Faith

​The course objective is to have a basic understanding of what constitutes Bad Faith, how to recognize, identify and document extra contractual damages and how to prepare your case and your policyholder client for settlement and resolution
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JIMMY FARACH
​PUBLIC ADJUSTER
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JOSEPH LIGMAN, ESQ.

Burdens of Proof

The course objective investigation of a claim for property loss/damage. The content of the course will address the following areas:  conditions to coverage, common exclusions to coverage, and exceptions to exclusions found in an insurance policy.  This course will also provide a brief update on Florida case law regarding burden of proof, as well as a closing discussion on the topic.
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GINA CLAUSEN LOZIER, ESQ.
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MICHAEL HIGER, ESQ.
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