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“I deserve a new roof. I want my siding to match”. How do contractors and insurance professionals handle these situations? How do you decide what is to be cleaned or replaced? Why does work sometimes drag on beyond everyone’s patience level? Why does it make sense to work with a contractor who specializes in insurance work? Explore these issues and more in this information packed seminar that is specifically designed with the insurance industry in mind.

Thursday, September 15:  12:30-4:30 pm at Quantum

 #2  "Surviving Large Losses"
3.75 Credit Hours

Large commercial and residential losses can not only be devastating to the insured, but also the loss ratio of the agent and their carrier. This seminar will provide a unique insiders perspective to large losses. From the 46 story LeSelles Bank fire in Chicago, to a devastating one million dollar residential water loss in Eden Prairie, you’ll be there. We’ll discuss questions like: How can loss ratios be kept down? What unique challenges are presented by large losses? How are commercial losses unique? How to “bullet proof” your commercial insured’s from large losses?

Tuesday, October 4: 12:30-4:30 pm at QUANTUM

#3  "Sensible or Scam: The Impact of the Green Movement on Insurance"
4.0 Credit Hours

The green movement has had a significant impact on our society. This impact is now extending into insurance. What is green insurance? How does it effect property claims? Is the effect positive or negative? How are “green” building materials different? Blue jean insulation and coke bottle carpet are real, but are they beneficial? This seminar will dive into the world of “green” and separate fact from fiction.

Wednesday, September 28: 8:00-11:45 am at QUANTUM
Wednesday, October 12: 8:00-11:45 am at Maple Grove

#4  “Claims Ethics - FACT or FICTION?”
4.0 Credit Hours

Are you ethical? Most of us like to think so, but property claims can present ethical challenges to all that are involved. Do carriers try to do too little? Do contractors try to do too much? Are homeowners always truthful about their claims? How can we sort fact from fiction? This unique seminar will discuss  issues on property claims and how they effect those involved. Case studies and group involvement make this seminar not only interesting but fun.

Thursday, September 15: 8:00-11:45 am at QUANTUM
Tuesday, October 4: 8:00-11:45 am at QUANTUM

#5 “High Tech Restoration”
4.0 Credit Hours

Technological advances have impacted almost everything in society including fire and water restoration. Most people find these innovations fascinating and this seminar won’t disappoint you. We’ll bring you up-to-date on what’s new in restoration technology and how it is benefiting insurance professionals and your insured’s. Drying can now involve high heat and thermal imaging can be used to “see” moisture inside walls. See how smoke odor removal can be guaranteed without even using deodorizer. Find out how the cost of contents claims can be reduced by 85% by successfully saving items that normally would be lost. We’ll show you what’s new and how you benefit in this fast paced seminar.

Wednesday, October 12: 12:30-4:30 pm at Maple Grove

#6   “Intro To High Tech Restoration” - $10 - No Meals
1.0 Credit Hours

This 1 hour class provides an introduction as to how technological advances have impacted property restoration. See how technology can increase effectiveness and reduce cost.

Thursday, October 20: 10:00 - 11:00 am at Quantum

** Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided **