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Code Updates CE Course
Meaning, Effects & Strategies at April 16 SCA CE Luncheon - Thursday @ LIONS GATE
April 16, 2015
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At McClellan Park 3410 Westover Street, Sacramento, CA 95652
CE Course/Luncheon Meeting: Special Date: April 16th
11am check-in/mixer 11:30am business meeting 12 noon- 1pm 1st Hour CE seminar/luncheon 1pm-2pm 2nd Hour CE course
Secure your spot at: www.SacramentoClaims.org Code upgrades are a common part of any property claim adjustment. This informative two hour presentation will familiarize the attendee - see page 9
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Sacramento Claims Association Your 2015 SCA Executive Staff
President
Steve Moore
Barrish Pelham & Associates smoore@barrish.com Education Committee
Jack Corry
Water, Smoke & Mold Removal jack@watersmokemold.com CCNC Liaison
Vice President
April Wilkinson
David Morse & Associates awilkinson@davidmorse.com Membership Committee
Secretary Treasurer
Jim McCurley
Cathrin Nevin
RGL Forensic Accountants jmccurley@us.rgl.com
VeriClaim catnevin@gmail.com Giving/Charitable Committee
And Your 2015 SCA Board of Directors Bryan Harrison
Association News Network, Inc. bryan@associationnewsnetwork.com Communications Committee
Rob Sedgewick
Restoration Management Company rsedgwick@rmc.com Street Team
Jason Kettlehut
PW Stephens Environmental, Inc. jasonk@pwsei.com Social Committee Chair
Barbara Tyler
California Fair Services Authority bcaraska@gmail.com Education
Mathieu Schwartz Liberty Mutual Insurance mathieuschwartz@hotmail.com Golf Tournament Committee
Tami Umland
Artland Construction tami.umland@artlandconstruction.com Street Team Coordinator
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The SCA Is Spring-ing Into Action!
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April Message from 2015 SCA President Steve Moore, PE, CASp With the Spring comes cleaning, refreshing, and most importantly renewing! As in renewing your SCA Membership! The Sacramento Claims Association’s ongoing 2015 Membership Drive continues throughout the month of April. In addition to luncheon discounts, receiving the monthly ANN SCA newsletter, and attending entertaining social events, an SCA Membership provides an individual and/or company with fantastic access to a vast number of individuals and organizations in the insurance industry. Please visit the SCA website at www.sacramentoclaims.org or ask any Board Member at the next scheduled event for more information! 2015 SCA President Steve Moore, PE, CASp Barrish Pelham & Associates, Inc.
March’s “SCA Night at the Sacramento Kings” was a huge success! The event sold out well before game day and everyone had a great time watching Slamson and the Kings handily beat the Hornets. A huge THANK YOU goes out to the SCA Social committee, particularly Jason Kettlehut and Tami Umland for their “above and beyond” effort! Part of “Spring-ing Into Action” for 2015, the SCA is planning to host other similar social events throughout the year. So, keep visiting the website and reading the monthly newsletter for more information.
The month of April for the SCA sees the return of the education seminar luncheons at the Lions Gate Hotel! On Thursday, April 16th, Mr. Michael O’Connor, of O’Connor Engineering, will present a D.O.I. certified, two hour continuing education presentation on “Code Upgrades - Meaning, Effects, & Strategies”. Registration will begin at the normal luncheon time of 11:30am, food will be served at 12:00pm with the presentation starting shortly thereafter. We will have a short break at 1:00pm with the presentation continue page 6
Join or Renew Your SCA Membership Now for 2015! The 2015 Sacramento Claims Association Membership Drive is now in full swing! Annual membership do provide a significant financial support to the organization. And, a strong membership helps to keep a non-profit like SCA viable and alive. Without all of us together there would be no SCA. “This organization could not maintain the strong standing we enjoy today without the support of all our members,” stated SCA President Steve Moore.
Overall membership and meeting attendance has been consistent and substantial. Still, the sense that there aren’t many adjusters at any given function remains pervasive.
“We continue to encourage the carrier claims people and independent adjusters participate, and to attend and become more involved,” Moore added.
“The Sacramento Claims Association is always committed to maintaining a high degree of professional courtesy within our ranks.”
The organization has been actively taking measures to continue to raise its standing within the community at large, as well, contributing to local charitable causes at every turn. There seems to be a bit of a revival of carriers supporting their claims people joining and supporting their local associations.
The SCA Board has opted to continue to offer annual FREE Memberships to insurance carrier adjusters. Completion and submission of a simple membership application now allows all such claims people the benefits of membership. Sign up or renew now at www.SacramentoClaims.org.
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CSUSacramento insurance program
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hope & opportunity for at-risk women with children
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Your 2015 SCA Executive Staff & Board of Directors April Message from 2015 SCA President Steve Moore The SCA Spring-ing into Action! Recent SCA Charitable Beneficiaries News From the California Department of Insurance Asbestos Awareness Keeps Every Job Site Safe - by Haven Fry SCA 2015 Calendar of Upcoming Events SCA night at Sacramento Kings a Crowd Pleaser Code Upgrades CE Course slated for April 16th SCA People On The Move! SCA Sacramento Claims Association News Network Service Directory Sponsors Silent Bids Being Accepted for 2015 SCA Golf Tourney “Eagle Sponsorship” Association News Network Job Connection 2014 SCA Street Team
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Former Roseville insurance agent convicted of stealing school district employees’ identities
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Crime targeted victims across 13 counties ROSEVILLE, Calif. – Magaly Morales, 51, was sentenced March 25, 2015 to three years and four months in state prison after pleading guilty to forgery, identity theft and aggravated white collar crime enhancement for losses over $100,000.
Morales was arrested in December 2014 on multiple felony counts for submitting 299 fraudulent annuity applications and collecting more than $230,000 in advanced commissions. “Licensed agents and brokers have a fiduciary responsibility to their clients and the companies they represent,” said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones.
“When someone violates that trust, as Morales did by stealing peoples’ identities, it erodes consumer confidence.”
As a licensed insurance agent for Great American Life Insurance Company, Morales gained access to policyholders’ data from 2009 to 2011. Morales used her authority as an agent to steal information from school district employees in 13 counties across the state, from Shasta to San Luis Obispo. The largest number of victims was in San Joaquin County. Using the stolen identities of innocent victims, Morales submitted annuity applications to Life Insurance Company of
the Southwest and received advanced commissions on annuity policies for people who had no idea they owned such policies.
Due to Morales’ illegal activity, identity theft victims did not have to pay any premiums on the fraudulent policies.
This case was a joint effort between the California Department of Insurance and the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. Magaly Morales is also known as Maglay Egas
As of January 15, 2015 Magaly Morales is no longer licensed to transact insurance in California.
Check a California Licensed agent’s status and see if they have any enforcement actions. The victims worked at various school districts spread throughout the following 13 counties: Calaveras Contra Costa El Dorado Merced Placer Sacramento San Joaquin San Luis Obispo Santa Clara Shasta Solano Stanislaus Yolo
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President’s Message continued from page 3
ending around 2:00pm. We are trying out a new format in order to maximize attendance. This is a very important and relevant topic to anyone involved with the insurance industry!
In both May and June the SCA will be hosting Social events. An evening cocktail event on May 21st, at Mayahuel bar promises to be another well planned and fun gathering! On Friday, June 5th, the annual fundraising SCA golf tournament will once again be held at Lincoln Hills G.C.. In closing, I hope everyone had a successful first quarter in 2015 and their second quarter looks even brighter! I hope you can carve out some time from your busy schedules to do some Spring cleaning, refreshing, and renewing! As always, the SCA Board of Directors remains open and amenable to its members questions and concerns.
Steve Moore Steve Moore, PE, CASp 2015 SCA President
smoore@barrish.com Barrish Pelham & Associates, Inc. Consulting Structural Engineers c..916.502.7633 www.barrish.com
National Asbestos Awareness Week | April 2015
Asbestos Awareness Keeps Every Job Site Safe! By Haven Fry
Since many building materials contain asbestos, remodel, repair and demolition activity in commercial and residential structures required to remove asbestos-containing materials may cause the release of asbestos fibers into the air. These airborn fibers are hazardous. Asbestos is still being mined, imported, and used in the United States despite being confirmed as a human carcinogen.
team conduct a Job Site Safety Meeting at the beginning of each shift for every job site, every day. Topics to discuss include: Potential Hazards, First Aid, Safety Responsibility, Fire Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment, Housekeeping, Vehicles & Heavy Equipment, Tools & Materials, Ladders & Scaffolding, Industrial Sanitation & Hygiene, ConstrucJM Environmental, Inc. employtion & Maintenance, Photos, and ees, for our part, are trained to hanSite Specific Instructions. dle asbestos material. Cal OSHA oversees the training programs for Asbestos Awareness and Job Site our Supervisor’s and Workers. JM Safety must always be kept as Environmental, Inc. Supervisors a top priority. At JM, it is what and Workers complete refresher keeps our Team Safe, our Job Sites Certification every year. The Cali- Safe, and our Clients Safe! fornia Certificates are accepted in Haven Fry is the Business Development Manager for JM ENVIRONNevada, as well.
disposal bags and HEPA filtration systems. These safety measures reduce the risk of bystander exposure to the Hazardous Materials Asbestos fibers can be nearly 700 being removed. In working with an asbestos times smaller than human hair. abatement contractor, be sure they Asbestos fibers can be inhaled easily and are difficult for the lungs abide by the strict compliance to expel because each fiber has a requirements of OSHA, EPA and Air Quality Regulatory Agencies. tiny barb, like a fish hook. Asbestos fibers are indestructible, odorless, and tasteless, and can remain suspended in the air for hours.
Asbestos related diseases include Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma and Asbestosis.
Specialty contractors like JM Environmental, Inc., must be certified to perform the removal of asbestos, specially trained to ensure Zero Exposure to, or Cross Contamination from, Asbestos Containing Building Materials on all job sites. A certified provider will use required safety measures like polyethylene sheeting, waste
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SCA Night at Sacramento Kings A Crowd Pleaser! Sold Out event delights members and guests as Kings take stinger out of Hornets By Bryan Harrison
The Sacramento Kings treated their fans, including some 60 members and guests of the Sacramento Claims Association in the stands, to an action-packed victory over the Charlotte Hornets Friday, March 25, 2015. The limited number of tickets represented a sell-out for the SCA outing, and a fun time was had by all.
2015 Social Committee C h a i r, J a s o n Kettlehut, brought the “A game” for this event, with nine sponsors making it possible.
For more photos from the night see page 15, or go to: www.SacramentoClaims.org.
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Code Updates CE Course
Meaning, Effects & Strategies at April 16 SCA
CE Luncheon - Thursday @ LIONS GATE
April 16, 2015
HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER
At McClellan Park 3410 Westover Street, Sacramento, CA 95652
CE Course/Luncheon Meeting: Code upgrades are a common part of any property claim adjustment. This informative two hour presentation will familiarize the attendee with relevant building codes, code enforcement authority, code revision cycles, building code sections dealing with existing structures, energy code upgrades, electrical upgrades, structural upgrades, life safety issues, and accessibility. The most important part of the presentation deals with the circumstances under which mandatory code upgrades are required. Michael OConnor is the principal engineer of OConnor Engineering, Inc. He has 37 years of continuous engineering experience in the fields of structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Michael holds California licenses in all four engineering fields and holds the NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator designation. He is court qualified as an engineering expert in fire investigation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and structural engineering. Mr. OConnor holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from U.C. Berkeley and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico. He earned a Master of Science in Electrical Power Systems engineering from New Mexico State University. He also holds an Extension Diploma in General Metallurgy from ASM International. Register now at: www.SacramentoClaims.org
11am check-in/mixer 11:30am business meeting 12 noon- 1pm 1st Hour CE seminar/luncheon 1pm-2pm 2nd Hour CE course
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(donations to the SCA Charitable Fund in lieu of fee appreciated) 3 $20 Independent Insurance Adjusters 3 $32 Assoc. Members w/Reservations made by 4/13/15 3 $45 guests and after 4/13/15
Secure your spot at: www.SacramentoClaims.org For payment by cash or check at the door, please make your reservation now with SCA Board Member
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JESSICA WARD Named New JM Environmental Project Manager
A Sacramento surgery center was a project of note for Jessica, three operating rooms and a 28 bed recovery room were affected by an electrical fire. She scheduled her team of employees and subcontractors to work around the clock in 24 hour shifts, to complete the job in 4 days, exceeding the expectations of the owners of the surgery center.
John Moore, President of JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC., is pleased to announce Jessica Ward as the firm’s new Project Manager/Estimator. “Jessica brings loads to the JM team with her extensive experience as a Project Manager / Estimator for ServiceMaster for the past 5 years, and her 5 years with Travelers Insurance,” Moore stated. “As a Project Manager and Estimator for ServiceMaster, Jessica averaged 15 new water, fire, sewage or mold Property Losses each week, while managing 40-45 existing Property Losses at various stages. Understanding the sense of urgency and the need to fast track large scale commercial property losses are among Jessica’s strengths.”
To her credit, she has also worked with high profile public entities on many water main claims, Moore further expressed. “Keeping many clients satisfied on these types of property losses takes a cool head with excellent managerial skills. Contents inventory, water damage clean up, and assisting the property owners file claims with the third party property claims administrator for the public entity are all part of the job with this type of loss.”
Jessica’s experience with Travelers Insurance included Inside Property Losses, Xactimate Trainer for 3 California offices, CAT Claims for California wildfires, and she managed the IA claim process desk for 9 states, working with hundreds of Independent Adjusters. Jessica has her WRT and ASD IICRC certifications, EPA Lead RRP Certification, and is in the process of completing her Asbestos Supervisor Certification. In her spare time, Jessica loves Do It Yourself renovation projects, and is quite the artisan painter. New JM Project Mgr., Jessica Ward, may be reached for any Asbestos, Lead, Demolition, Mold, Bio-Hazard, or Drug Lab Remediation job; at 916-870-3506 & jessicaw@jmenv.com.
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2015 SCA Street Team!
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE SR CASUALTY CLAIMS ADJUSTER
York Risk Services Group, Inc is currently seeking candidates to fill a SR Casualty Claims Adjuster position. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years GL experience with 5 years public entity experience preferred. Visit our website www.yorkrsg.com/ careers and appy to position SLASACRAMENTO01071501. Will consider candidates in the Bay Area as well.
CLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
Gary E. Mingus, GEM Search Group provides both Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placements in the Insurance Industry also, placing Vendors related to the Insurance Industry. Call Gary Mingus 866-935-4426 or email to Gary@GEMSearchgroup.com. Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.
PROPERTY RESTORATION ESTIMATORS/PROJECT MANAGERS
BELFOR Property Restoration is seeking the best Property Restoration Estimators/Project Managers to join our team. Our Sacramento, Modesto, San Jose, San Francisco and Santa Rosa locations are expanding in both large loss and small loss opportunities. Restoration, Construction, Insurance Program, and Xactimate experiences preferred. We offer stability, world class training, travel, company vehicle, virtually boundless career opportunity, and a full benefit package. Applicant information will be viewed with absolute confidentiality by GM level only E-mail resume to: BELFORSacramentoHR@us.belfor.com
Tami Umland (Committee Chair) Artland Construction tami.umland@ArtlandConstruction.com Barbara Larson Haag Engineering blarson@haagglobal.com Bethany Woodward Belfor bethany.woodward@us.belfor.com Danell Cassetta Cleanrite Buildrite danellcassetta@crbr.com Diane Viodes Servpro of Citrus Hts./ Roseville/ Carmichael diane@dtxrestoration.com Haven Fry JM Environmental hfry@jmenvironmental.net Jack Corry WaterSmokeMold jack@watersmokemold.com Jackie McLain Servpro Rsvl/CH jmclain@servprocrc.com Jason Kettlehut PW Stephens Environmental, Inc. jason@pwsei.com Jim Krueger ServiceMaster Advantage jim@servicemasteradv.com Kelly Somervill Protera Testing kelly@proterainc.com Levi Aronson Aronson Landscaping levi@aronsonlandscaping.com Lisa Aronson Lawton Construction lisa@lawtonconstruction.com Scott Andrews PW Stephens Environmental, Inc. scotta@pwsei.com
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