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www.CentralCoastClaims.org
A Professional Insurance Claims Organization
September 2015Volume XXIII • Number V
Central Coast ClaimsAssociation News Network
Since 1993 with the CCCA!
- please see page 7
2015 CCCA BowlingTournament
ThursdayOctober 22, 2015
Photo highlights from the
Complete gallery at www.ClaimsConference.org
September 16, 2015
The Latest in
SubrogationLuncheon Meeting
WEDNESDAY Sally NomaGrotefield & Hoffmann, LLP
Bowling with the CCCA
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SECRETARYAndrea Latimer
Alliance Environmental Group408-829-5807
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CCNC Reps: Voting - Ray Depa, Crawford & Co. & Shelly Lefore, Casualty Adjusters Guide, Inc. • Alt Voting - Bryan Harrison, Association News Network, Inc.
VICE PRESIDENTBob Tucknott
Tucknott Electric Co.(925) 931-0800
PRESIDENTApril Wilkinson
David Morse & Associates(916) 410-0865
TREASURERShelly Lefore
Casualty Adjusters Guide(408) 782-5998
Your Central Coast Claims Association Board of Directors2015 OFFICERS
Bryan Harrison Association News Network, Inc.
Communications Chair
Lynna HarrisonAssociation News Network, Inc.
Membership Chair
Denise Garcia
Bowling Tourney Chair
JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC.HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT and DEMOLITION
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Chad Smith Construction is pleased to announce the addition of Estimator Al Bove. Chad Smith Construction, Inc., a Full Service, Li-censed and Insured General Contractor that takes great pride in providing accurate estimating services and professionally coordinating multiple construc-tion trades and services. “Our company specializes in Residential Remodels
and Insurance Restoration Repairs, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding cities,” Chad Smith explains.A native of Walnut Creek, Al Bove gained invaluable experience with years of working as a claims adjuster before moving over to the restoration industry side.“I began as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance in 1984,” he shares, “making the transition to construction estimator in 2011.” “Prior to that, I managed a car stereo and alarm store in Concord, California,” he adds. He touts his strongest accomplishment professionally as “making the suc-cessful transition from claims adjuster to construction estimator”. Mr. Bove expressed his excitement about the new opportunity before him working with Chad Smith and crew.In his spare time, Bove tells us “I like to explore this region of our beautiful state on my Harley. I also belong to a bowling league that meets once a week. “Welcome Al Bove: [email protected], or (925) 348-1669.
Chad Smith Construction Announces Addition of Estimator Al Bove
WEDNESday, September 16, 2015Luncheon meeting - see page 5 Sally Noma, Grotefield & Hoffman, LLPSubrogation
Thursday, October 22, 2015 CCCA Charitable Bowling Tournamentsee page 7
Wednesday, November 18, 2015Luncheon meeting - speaker to be announced
Wednesday, December 16, 2015Holiday Luncheon party - BINGO is Back!
On the heals of a fun and enlightening Claims Conference of Northern California last month, we are looking forward to getting back to the business of the Central Coast Claims Association.We are very pleased to present Ms. Sally Noma, of the law firm of Grotefield & Hoffmann, LLP as our guest speaker for the September meeting, set for Wednesday, September 16th. Please see details on page 5 of this issue, and register to join us on our site at: www.CentralCoastClaims.org.
Ms. Noma is planning to address Subrogation issues, a topic that should be of interest to adjusters and industry vendors alike. The board decided to shake things up a bit starting with this luncheon meeting by moving the meeting date from the traditional third Thursday of the month to the third Wednesday! We have had a number of previously regular participants in our events suggest that this move would no doubt make a difference in draw, as there are typically several potentially conflicting events that happen concurrently. To further assist our effort in filling the room for these gatherings, we encourage all members to bring a guest or two. You’ll be sure to be a hit with your friends, clients and associates, whether due to the awesome food at Scott’s or the quality of the people involved in this fine organization. Insurance claims adjusters who are or become CCCA members may attend for free! So, bring your crew!Looking forward, next month is our annual Bowling Tournament! Sponsorships are available, and/or build a team and let’s BOWL!My first experience with the CCCA, actually, was at the bowling tournament in 2013. We had so much fun, and it was all the more appealing that proceeds were being donated to worthy charitable causes. Please see page 7 of this issue to learn more. Check out the web site for more, too.Step at a time, we are growing this organization once again. Come along, we’re having fun!regards,
April Wilkinson2015 Interim CCCA PresidentDavid Morse & [email protected](916) 410-0865
Growing Pains Lead to New Growth!September Message from Interim President April Wilkinson
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2015 CCNC “Hot August Claims” Sizzles!The 22nd annual Claims Conference of Northern California, held back at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Sacramento, sizzled in delivering continuing education credits for insurance claims people. Over the course of two-plus days August 10-12, 2015, including an opening Monday afternoon session, attendees experienced a vibrant setting for learning, networking, and more. Special Keynote Speaker, Ulises Castel-lon, CPCU RPA, opened the main event Tuesday morning with an in-depth “Lord of the Rings-themed” look at the career path of an adjuster, and the passing of the torch to the next generation, entitled “The Ring of Power”.Three concurrent tracks of workshop ses-sions were then interspersed with general sessions, exhibitor tradeshow breaks, and a rockin’ casino night. Attendance appeared stronger than the past couple of years, with a balanced dispersion of folks throughout the vari-ous sessions. Produced each year by the joint efforts of representatives of seven (7) “Sponsoring Associations”, the CCNC has long been a stalwart resource for continuing education.
For a complete photo gallery, go to: www.ClaimsConference.org.
Central Coast Claims Association News Network • September 2015 5
Scott’s Seafood Bistro
OR, for payment by check or cash at the door, please RSVP with 2015 CCCA Interim Secretary Andrea Latimer, of Alliance Environmental Group: 408-829-5807, or [email protected]
Purchase your lunch Now online: www.CentralCoastClaims.org
September 16, 2015
The Latest inSubrogation Issues
@Luncheon MeetingWEDNESDAY
185 Park Ave, San Jose, CA
Free to Insurance Adjuster Members:(or with donation to CCCA Charitable Fund)
11:30 a.m. check-in/social 12:00 pm - 1 pm Luncheon
Please RSVP so we know you’re coming:[email protected], or call 510-896-9065
Insurance Adjuster Non-Members: $15 Associate Members: $35
Non-members or No Reservations: $45
Sally NomaGrotefield & Hoffmann, LLP
Invite your associates & clients
Join the CCCA as we welcome guest speaker Sally Noma, an Associate in the San Francisco office of Grotefield & Hoffmann, LLP. Ms. Noma will be addressing Subrogation. Since receiving her law degree in 2009, Ms. Noma has focused on matters of large loss residential and commercial property subroga-tion. She has extensive experience litigating catastrophic water and fire losses on behalf of Fortune 100 insurance carriers. Ms. Noma has also represented business owners, individual homeowners, and public entities for uninsured property losses involving matters of contractor negligence, product liability, and governmental takings.Prior to earning her law degree, Ms. Noma spent five years working for a large property and casualty insurance company. She served as a claims adjuster, and later as an education consultant, in which capacity she trained employees in Department of Insurance policies
and procedures, as well as coverage provisions.Ms. Noma’s vast insurance back-ground gives her unique insight to understand the needs of her clients. She often develops and delivers train-ing to claims professionals concern-ing issues specific to subrogation. She also values working closely with insurer clients to evaluate and improve internal processes.Ms. Noma earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of the Pacific, where she was Captain of the Pacific Speech and Debate Team. She graduated as Order of the Barristers from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2009.Ms. Noma has litigated cases in ju-risdictions throughout Northern and Southern California. She is admitted to practice before all California State Courts as well as the Eastern and Northern Federal District Courts.Invite your business associates, clients, adjusters, vendors and join us this Wednesday, September 16th.
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CONTRACTORS - ASBESTOS/LEAD/MOLD REMEDIATIONALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL - Ed Work1250 Campbell Avenue www.alliance-enviro.com • (408) 830-9700San Jose, CA 95126 [email protected] • Fax (408) 980-9746AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Kyle Pickett23 Las Colinas Lane # 107 (408) 362-3030San Jose, Ca. 95119 Fax (408) 362-3035JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - John Moore & the JM TeamPO Box 2189 www.jmenvironmental.net • (916) 726-0304Granite Bay, CA 95746-2189 Fax (916) 726-0340P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Steve MacFarlane/Kim MacFarlane4047 Clipper Court www.pwstephensinc.com • (510) 651-9506Fremont, CA 94538 Fax (510) 651-7702
CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICALTUCKNOTT ELECTRIC CO. - Robert A. Tucknott6850 Regional St. Suite 110 [email protected] • (925) 931-0800Dublin, CA 94568 www.Tucknott.com • Fax (925) 931-0817
CONTRACTORS - GENERAL/RESTORATIONBELFOR USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg2365 Industrial Pkwy West (888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110Hayward, CA 94545 [email protected] M. SPRINGS CONSTRUCTION - Murat Zilinki 881 Hurlingame Ave. (650) 222-2850 Redwood City, CA 94063 www.SpringsConstruction.comWARD- TEK, INC. RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION325 Old County Rd. (650) 631-7383Belmont, CA 94002 www.wardtekinc.com • Fax (650) 631-1302
CONTRACTORS - MICROBIAL REMEDIATION ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL - Ed Work1250 Campbell Avenue www.alliance-enviro.com • (408) 830-9700San Jose, CA 95126 [email protected] • Fax (408) 980-9746AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Kyle Pickett23 Las Colinas Lane # 107 (408) 362-3030San Jose, Ca. 95119 Fax (408) 362-3035BELFOR USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg2365 Industrial Pkwy West (888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110Hayward, CA 94545 [email protected] ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - John Moore & the JM TeamPO Box 2189 www.jmenvironmental.net • (916) 726-0304Granite Bay, CA 95746-2189 Fax (916) 726-0340P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Steve MacFarlane/Kim MacFarlane4047 Clipper Court www.pwstephensinc.com • (510) 651-9506Fremont, CA 94538 Fax (510) 651-7702
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ENGINEERS - FORENSICI-ENG-A® OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA A Division of Pauli Engineering, Inc www.pauliengineering.com • (559) 237-4408Cause & Origin Investigations, Plans for building reconstruction.
FIRE INVESTIGATORSFIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCUThroughout California, Arizona (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099Nevada, Oregon, N. Dakota & Minnesota [email protected] REMOVALNATIONWIDE OVERSPRAY - Eric Gerencser Benicia, California www.overspray.net • (925) 408-5909Safe Overspray Removal [email protected] • (800) 345-1269
PROPERTY RESTORATION/CLOTHING SPECIALISTBright Leaf Cleaners - John MorrisonGarment Restoration - [email protected] • (209) 601-6899 Nobody CARES about you more www.blcleaners.comCRDN - Steve Depper/Michelle Windsor2094 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (877) 939-1588 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 www.crdngba.comFABRIC RESTORATION SERVICE TEAM - Jim Nicholas3201- A Investment Blvd. (510) 723-1000Hayward, CA 94545 [email protected] • Fax (510) 723-1010
PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTSAMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Kyle Pickett23 Las Colinas Lane # 107 (408) 362-3030San Jose, Ca. 95119 Fax (408) 362-3035BELFOR USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg2365 Industrial Pkwy West (888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110Hayward, CA 94545 [email protected] MANAGEMENT COMPANY Water, Smoke & Environmental Specialists (800) 400-50581070 Commercial St., Ste 101 Fax (408) 436-1892San Jose, CA 95112 www.restorationmanagement.comSERVICEMASTER OF SAN MATEO/S. SAN FRANCISCO - David Decker439 Eccles Ave. [email protected] • (415) 584-6100S. San Francisco, CA 94080 Fax (650) 873-6334
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POSITIONS AVAILABLECLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTSGary 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 [email protected]. Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.Experienced estimator needed for a busy General Contractor located in the East Bay and specialize in insurance reconstruction repairs throughout the Bay Area. We are seeking an Estimator with experience in property insurance related claims and a background in construction.The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• E x p e r i e n c e w o r k i n g w i t h X a c t i m a t e e s t i m a t i n g s o f t w a r e a n d k n o w l e d g e i n property claims handling• Sales experience in maintaining relat ionships with exist ing cl ients as well as a constant commitment to cultivating new ones• Excellent communications skills along with attention to detail and follow through• Good computer skills: Excel, Word and Outlook• Able to balance job site visits throughout the greater Bay Area and office work• Clean driving record
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