FPCC 2021 Agenda
Monday, October 11
Pre-Conference Program
Xactimate and Other Estimating Platforms Using the 8/8 System, Jeffrey Major, Skyline Public Adjusters
What Public Adjusters Need to Know, Randy Goodman, SPPA, Adjusters International
Umpire and Appraiser Certification, Robert Norton, CPCU, AIC, Are, Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association; Jonathan Wilkofsky, Esq., Wilkofsky, Friedman, Karel & Cummins (session begins at 1:00 pm followed by an optional exam at 4:00 pm)
Tuesday, October 12
Breakfast & Education Session
The Protection Gap in Property Insurance Coverage, Nancy Dominquez, Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters
Breakout Session 1
The Nesting and Infestation Exclusion Under an All Risk Policy — Covered or Not?, Brian Goodman, Esq. & Kelly Donohue, Esq., Goodman & Donohue, LLC
What the Hail is Going On? How to Navigate a Hail/Windstorm Claim Given the Current Claims Environment, Steve Shannon, Disaster Response Group; Larry Bache, Esq., Merlin Law Group
How has the Insurance Industry Responded to Virus Coverages and Claims, Ann Frohman, Esq., Frohman Law Office
Lunch & Education Session
The Role of a Meteorologist in a Site-Specific Hail / Wind Analysis — Considerations for Claims and Litigation, Howard Altschule, CCM, Forensic Weather Consultants; Christina Phillips, Esq., Merlin Law Group; Emanuel Mejia, Eco Shield Public Adjusters
Breakout Session 2
COVID-19 — Is there Physical Loss or Damage with the Real or Suspected Presence of a Virus and the Applicability of Virus, Contamination and Pollution Exclusions, Rich Lewis, Esq., Reed Smith
Hacking, Cyberattacks and Property/Crime Insurance Claims — the What, Where and How?, Verne Pedro, Esq., Fullerton Beck LLP; Robert Glasser, CPA, CFE, CFF, CIRA, CGMA, Berkley Research Group
The Hurdles of Modern Appraisals and What to Do About Them, Anthony DiUlio, Esq., Wheeler, DiUlio, & Barnabei
Breakout Session 3
Safety Requirements for Sites and the Difference Between Regular Sites and Disaster Sites and the Proper Use of PPE, Kevin Dandridge, 1 Life Safety
Hail and Wind — Understanding the Damage, Repair Requirements and Cosmetic Restrictions to Roofing and Siding, Greg Cannon, Coppermark Claims
How Does a Virus or Pandemic Affect Ongoing Business Income Claims and Loss Calculations?, Charles Miller, Esq., Insurance Law Center; Stephen Figlin, SPPA, FPPA, Young Adjustment Company
Breakout Session 4
Physical Damage in the Post Pandemic World, Jeffrey Schulman, Esq., Pasich LLP
Adjuster’s Use of 21st Century Technology, Sarah Parker, Parker Public Adjusting; Christina Phillips, Esq., Merlin Law Group
Cosmetic Exclusions: Using Microscopy and to Prove Up Functional Damage in Various Materials Including Metals, TPO, EPDM, Shingles and Modbit, Tom Irmiter, Forensic Building Science, Inc.
Wednesday, October 13
Breakfast & Education Session
Fraud in Claims Handling from the Viewpoint of Carriers, Adjusters and Consultants/Experts, Matthew Smith, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud; Amy Bach, Esq., United Policyholders; Brian Goodman, Esq., Goodman & Donohue, LLC
Breakout Session 5
BI Claims Affecting Tenants / Guests / Residents (In-Patient Care Facilities) — Mitigation, Calculation, Transfer/Use of Alternate Vacant Spaces, Speaker TBA
Collapse, the Hidden or Misunderstood Peril — Understanding the Coverage and Vagaries of Case Law, Ed Eshoo, Esq., Merlin Law Group
Wildfire Recovery and Repairs, Ashley Jordan, Esq., Reed Smith; Robb Greenspan, SPPA, The Greenspan Company Adjusters International
Lunch & Education Session
Direct and Cross Examinations – a Case Study of the Public Adjuster at Trial, Joel Gumbiner, Esq., Williams & Gumbiner: Michael Duffy, Esq., Merlin Law Group; Chris Aldrich, Andrew K. Knox & Company; Frank Winston, Esq., Lerner, Arnold & Winston