PICG Presents California Earthquake Claims Handling Certification, Session 1
Audience
This presentation is open to the entire property community encompassing adjusters, underwriters, attorneys, to senior-level leaders. Full LMA members only.
Description
The LMA Property Insurance Claims Group (PICG) presents California Earthquake Claims Handling Certification. This course satisfies the California regulatory requirements for earthquake claims handling certification that is required every three years for all insurance professionals who handle earthquake claims in California.
This presentation will provide knowledge of earthquake fundamentals, how earthquakes impact various building types, building codes, and earthquake repairs. This seminar presents evaluation of earthquake damage to a wide range of structure types, but with a focus on mid- and high-rise concrete structures; properties likely to lead to large, complex claims.
The course will also cover all the required course material mandated by the California Department of Insurance, including:
- The California Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations
- Determination of the scope of loss
- Loss estimation techniques
- Determination of necessity for engineer or expert input
- Assessment of damage to concrete surfaces and foundations
- Subsequent discovery of earthquake damage
- Programmes designed to assist earthquake victims
Certificates of completion will be emailed to all participants following the session.
Speakers
- Amy Churan, Partner, Robins Kaplan
- Owen Rosenboom, PhD, PE, SE, Vice President, YA Engineering Services
- Joe Lakich, Senior EGA, Sedgwick
Details
- Session 1: 09.00 - 12.00
- Session 2: 13.30 - 16.00
- Reception: All participants are invited to a reception following the afternoon presentation at Factory House, Leadenhall Market
Participants may select their preferred session when registering.
Due to restricted numbers, if you register and subsequently are unable to attend, please email chloe.rees@lmalloyds.com.
