FPCC 2019 Agenda
Monday, October 14
Exhibitor Setup
Registration
Pre-Conference Sessions
Xactimate Behind the Curtain – Underlying Concepts & Resources, Jeffrey Major, Skyline Adjusters
Introduction to Commercial Property Policy vs. Business Owner Policy, Stephen Figlin, SPPA, FPPA, Young Adjustment Company; Ronald Papa, SPPA, National Fire Adjustment Company, Inc., and Anthony DiUlio, Esq., Wheeler, DiUlio & Barnabei
Umpire and Appraiser Certification, Robert Norton, CPCU, AIC, ARe, Insurance Appraisal and Umpire Association and Jonathan Wilkofsky, Esq., Wilkofsky, Friedman, Karel & Cummins (begins at 1:00 pm with optional certification exam at 4:00 pm)
Welcome Reception (Exhibit Hall Open)
Tuesday, October 15
Registration
Breakfast & Education Session
Public Adjuster Ethics — Appraisal, Conflict of Interest, Fee Sharing, Escrow Accounts, and the Like, Brian Goodman, Esq., Kramon & Graham, P.A. and Dick Burr, SPPA, Young Adjustment Company, and Holly Soffer, Esq., Kellis Soffer, LLC (2 Hrs. Ethics)
Breakout Sessions 1
Property Claims Issues in Catastrophe Claims, Charles Miller, Esq., Insurance Law Center
Hidden insurance Policy Limitations and Changes in Language Restricting Coverage or Requiring New and Amended Endorsements, Especially the Farmers and State Farm Policies, and the New Quantum Travelers Homeowners Policy, Anthony DiUlio, Esq., Wheeler, DiUlio & Barnabei
Identifying Flaws in Engineering Reports: What Expertise and Qualifications Must an Engineer Possess – A Hurricane Irma Case Study for a High Rise Condo, Howard Altschule, C.C.M., Forensic Weather Consultants; Michael Higer, Esq., Berger Singerman, and Paul Beers, GCI Consultants
Lunch & Education Session
Environmental Considerations in First Party Insurance Claims, John Dougherty, Esq., Kramon & Graham P.A.
Breakout Sessions 2
Errors and Omissions Claims and How to Avoid Them, Phillip Sanov, Esq., Pandit Law
Arbitration vs. Appraisal — How to Prepare for and Handle the Differences if Required in Completing the Adjustment of a Property Claim, Michael Buonocore, Esq., Merlin Law Group
Cybersecurity Laws and Best Practices – What it Means for Public Adjusters, Dave Young, ClaimWizard
Break (Exhibit Hall Open)
Breakout Sessions 3
Policy Endorsements for Things Such as Fine Arts and Other Specialized Items — What are They and How to Handle the Claim, Alice Young, SPPA, Brown – O’Haver Public Adjusters
Moisture Mapping and Mold Testing in Order to Document and Prove Hazardous Materials Claims. How to Properly Support the Costs of Equipment and Personnel in an Investigation to Collect on These Damages, Matthew Vanderford, Insurance Claims 911
Windstorm, Hail and Related Causes of Damage — How to Identify Them and Avoid Falling into the Fraud Trap, Daniel Ballard, Esq. & Michael Duffy, Esq., Merlin Law Group
Break (Exhibit Hall Open)
Breakout Sessions 4
The Use of Advanced Technology Including Drones, 3D Imaging and Software, Derek Chaiken, Esq., Merlin Law Group
Natural Disasters — Forest Fires, Mudslides, Volcano, Earthquakes, Sinkholes, Etc., Amy Bach, Esq. & Sandy Watts, United Policyholders
Evaluating Equipment – HVAC / MEP – New vs Existing, Updated vs Code, Jeff Schwenk, Continental Machinery Company
Networking Reception (Exhibit Hall Open)
Wednesday, October 16
Breakfast & Education Session
Detection and Prevention of an Insurance Fraud — Indicators, Notices & Types of Fraud, John Houghtaling, Esq., Gauthier Houghtaling LLP; Douglas Quinn, APA, and Kelli Parsons, CFE, Young Adjustment Company (1 Hr. Ethics)
Breakout Sessions 5
Fraud – Difference of Opinion on Fraudulent Claims History / Property Claims Cases, Frank Winston, Esq., Lerner, Arnold & Winston
Business Interruption Claims; Legal and Accounting Considerations, Harry Cummins, Esq. & Roman Rabinovich, Esq., Wilkofsky, Friedman, Karel & Cummins, and David S. Zweighaft, CPA, CFF, CFE, RSZ Forensic Associates
Identification, Handling, Disposal and Cleanup of Hazardous Materials Including Use of Personal Protective Equipment and Coverage Limitations and Restrictions, Benjamin Oye, Restoration & Adjusting Services Inc.
Break (Exhibit Hall Open)
Breakout Sessions 6
What is and How do You Identify “Bad Faith” vs “Bad Adjustment”? Christina Phillips, Esq., Merlin Law Group
Made Whole Doctrine — the Public Adjuster as Expert Witness in the Third Party Subrogation Case, Kelly Donohue, Esq., Law Offices of Kelly Donohue
Broad Evidence and Valued Policies — How do They Apply to Various Coverage and Total or Partial Losses, Jodie Papa & Katie Barone, National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc.
Lunch
Exhibitor Breakdown
Breakout Sessions 7
Matterport 3-D System – Documenting Disputed Claims, Max Judge, J.M. Judge & Associates, LLC
Builder’s Risk Issues — Understanding Periods of Restoration, Delay and Recovery, and the CPM Scheduling and Their Effects, Johnathan Lerner, Esq., Lerner, Arnold & Winston, and Tony D’Amico, SPPA, The Goodman-Gable-Gould Co. / AI
Estimating the Safe Workplace Repair Site: Dealing with the Leal Requirements of Safety, OSHA, Xactimate, & Coverage Issues, William Merlin, Jr., Esq.; Steve Shannon, Disaster Response Group, and Kevin Dandridge, 1 Life Safety
Break (Exhibit Hall Open)
Breakout Sessions 8
Protective Safeguards Endorsements — the Insured’s Obligations and the Consequences of Non-Compliance, Ed Eshoo, Jr., Esq., Merlin Law Group
The Effect of Assignment of Benefits on Insureds, Adjusters, Contractors, Carriers and Others, John Wood, Esq., The Law Firm of John Wood
The Use of Advanced Technology Including Drones — 3D imaging and Software, Brian Evans, Eastern Public Adjusters