Construction Defect Claims

Best practices for claims consultants, owners and general contractors in the event of a large construction defect loss   View this online.       Construction Defect Join us online for this two-part webinar series Wednesday Dec 4 and Dec 11! Part 1: Best Practices Construction defect claims are typically complex from causation, legal and insurance coverage perspectives, which makes them particularly difficult to assess, investigate and settle. This program provides best practices for claims consultants, owners and general contractors in the event of a large construction defect loss. Part 2: Actual construction defect claims scenarios We will present actual construction defect claims scenarios and apply the strategies discussed in Part 1 concerning how to best investigate and negotiate settlement of these complex claims. Your Registration Includes: Live online class Q&A session Recordings to watch again Everyone in your office! Reserve your spot today » ps: Register today and save $50. If you can't make the live webinars, don't worry, you'll get recordings for later so you don't miss anything!   Join Us! Two live webinar and Q&A sessions Part 1: Wed, Dec 4 Part 2: Wed, Dec 11 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET Register Now Instructor: Bob Titus Claims Manager with Academic Risk Resources & Insurance, LLC       Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.         Superior Customer Service These pre-recorded are immediately available. You can watch these courses anytime, as often as you like.       Watch anytime, on-demand   Shark Proof: Insulating Your Clients The first 30 days after the sale is the most vulnerable time for your new client. They will experience buyers remorse, fear of the unknown and guilt for firing their agent.  Learn how to prevent new customer defection. Regular Price: $129 Just $49 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Is Your Agency's Client Service Structure Outdated? Getting the most from your existing resources is a priority for most agency owners. Regular Price: $129 Just $49 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Keeping Clients for Life -Superior Customer Service Learn how to keep your best clients for life and to develop satisfied, long-term clients who are fiercely loyal to your agency. Regular Price: $129 Just $49 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Complying with Client Privacy Laws Learn about client privacy laws and regulations as well as recommendations for steps that will improve your agency’s ability to protect your client’s proprietary information Regular Price: $129 Just $49 Today »       Mini Books Important concepts in under 30 pages.         The Truth About Enterprise Risk Management   $12.95 Buy Now       Writing Property & Liability Coverage for Condos   $12.95 Buy Now       Choosing the Best Risk Financing Option   $12.95 Buy Now       Glossary of Insurance Terms   $12.95 Buy Now       The Experience Mod Worksheet   $12.95 Buy Now         Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.         Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Connect on LinkedIn | Forward to a friend       Copyright © 2013 Wells Media Group, Inc., All rights reserved. Insurance Journal / Academy of Insurance 3570 Camino del Rio N Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (800) 897-9965   Webinar Schedule On-Demand Training Contact Us       unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

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What do you know about these 10 topics?   View this online.       Academy of Insurance presents: Construction Defect (2-part series) This program provides best practices for claims consultants, owners and general contractors in the event of a large construction defect loss. Two Live Webinars + Q&A Part 1: Wednesday, Dec 4 Part 2: Wednesday, Dec 11 Time: 1:30pm ET / 10:30am PT Length: 1 Hour each Learn more and reserve your spot today »   Instructor: Bob Titus Claims Manager with Academic Risk Resources & Insurance, LLC       10 Coverage Courses You Can Watch this Weekend (or later)       Watch anytime, on-demand   Who is an "Insured" in Personal Lines Forms Knowing who is and is not an “insured” will lead to a better program by allowing any unintended gaps in insured status to be exposed and corrected before loss occurs. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Principles of Coinsurance The application of coinsurance is confusing to clients and can be confusing to many agents.  Learn how to make this seemingly complicated provision easy and simple to explain and understand. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Beyond Basic Training for New Insurance Professionals - The Next Step in Professional Development (9-part series) Designed for those new to the insurance industry or those seeking professional improvement. Regular Price: $697 Just $297 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Risk Management Theory & Applications Risk management is a process combining methods for reducing or avoiding an undesirable event with sources for covering the adverse financial losses that result from the occurrence of the undesired event. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Who is an "Insured" in the CGL and Business Auto Policy? Understanding the four levels of "insured" status and each one’s relationship to the coverage provided allows improved preparation and planning in the initial design and implementation of the insurance program. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   ISO Commercial General Liability Changes Insurance Services Office (ISO) filed 11 form changes, 70 endorsement changes, and added six new endorsements in its 2013 commercial general liability (CGL) filing. Obviously, there is a lot new for the coming year. Regular Price: $99 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   The Legal & Contractual Aspect of Insurance There are many unique provisions and requirements when it comes to insurance contracts. One part of insurance contract law that no one talks about is that the policy is the minimum that must be done. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   ISO Commercial Property Changes Insurance Services Office (ISO) made major changes to its Commercial Property program in 2013 for the first time in several years. Thirteen (13) changes were made to the coverage form and three changes were made to the various cause of loss forms. Additionally, 32 endorsements were altered or added by this filing. Regular Price: $99 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Agricultural/Farm Coverage To insure farms and agribusinesses effectively, you need forms and rating information that address a wide range of risks with diverse personal, commercial, and farm exposures. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »     Watch anytime, on-demand   Understanding the Insurance Exposures of Non-Profits Learn the unique operational aspects of nonprofits and how these differ from businesses.  Learn how you can work together in a partnership that offers benefits to both the nonprofit and insurance provider. Regular Price: $129 Just $79 Today »       Have questions or need help? Send an email to webcasts@insurancejournal.com or call Barbara at 800-897-9965 x166.     Follow on Twitter | Friend on Facebook | Connect on LinkedIn | Forward to a friend Copyright © 2013 Wells Media Group, Inc., All rights reserved. Insurance Journal / Academy of Insurance 3570 Camino del Rio N Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free: (800) 897-9965 Webinar Schedule On-Demand Training Contact Us unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences