FPCC 2021 Agenda

Monday, October 11

Pre-Conference Program

Accurate Estimating Using Multiple Estimating Platforms. Explore Divisions, Lump Sum & Line Estimating, Formatting & Ways and
Means, Jeffrey Major, Skyline Public Adjusters; Ron Cooper, Public Adjuster

What Public Adjusters Need to Know, Randy Goodman, SPPA, Adjusters International; Michael Duffy, Esq., Merlin Law Group

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

Coverage Gaps: Restoring the Insurance Safety-Net Coalition – a National Imperative, Nancy Dominguez, Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters; Amy Bach, Esq., United Policyholders; Holly Soffer, Esq., Kellis Soffer, LLC; Sarah Parker, Parker Public Adjusting

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

Impact and Use of Zoom/Virtual Technology in Claims Handling, Including Legal and Ethical Limitations, 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,Bruce Smith, CPA/CFF, CFE, Forensic and Investigatory Accounting; Jeffrey Gould, CPA, Sill Company

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