Vale National - CA Earthquake Adjuster Accreditation Seminar

California Earthquake Adjuster Accreditation Seminar

Who Should Attend

When an earthquake occurs, families depend on trained adjusters to evaluate property damage. Now, this training is not only beneficial, but required by law. New state regulations have been recently adopted which govern the training of insurance adjusters in evaluating damage caused by an earthquake. Candidates for accreditation include company and independent insurance adjusters, claims examiners and claim supervisors of admitted and non-admitted insurers.

Prerequisite

Participants, if licensed as a company or as an individual, are asked to sign a responsiblity statement that they are certified per the Fair Claims Settlement Regulations.

Course Content

Beginning with the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) regulations, participants learn the definition of an earthquake and how one is measured. They also review the four policy types defined by the CEA: Homeowners, Renters, Mobile Home and Condominium.

Scoping and inspection techniques are covered for foundations, walls, roofs, chimneys, crawl spaces and mechanical systems. Cosmetic damages, new versus existing damage, code requirements, measurement and repairability are emphasized. Participants also learn the procedures of the California Earthquake Claims Mediation Program, FEMA and U.S. Small Business roles in serviing earthquake victims.

Following successful program completion, students are awarded a certificate and wallet card reflecting their accomplishment.

Syllabus

CA Fair Claims Settlement Practices

Code of Regulations, Title 10 Subchapter 7.5
Section 2695.1-14

Earthquakes

What are they and how are they measured
Seismic events in California
Lessons from the Northridge event

Basic Earthquake Policies

Homeowners, Renters,
Mobile Home, Condominium
Review and Analysis

Engineers and Experts

CUREE Publication QED-02
Working with Engineers

Scoping the Loss

Tools for Inspections
Foundations, walls, roofs, chimneys, mechanical,
cosmetic damage, codes and upgrades
Repairability Analysis
Subsequent Damage
Safety Precautions

Mediation Programs

Insurance Code Section 2696.1-10
What, How, Who Procedures

Earthquake Victims Programs

FEMA
U.S. Small Business Administration

Unaccredited Adjusters

Requirements

Dates

Vale East (PA)	Vale Central (TX)	Vale West (CA)
2008 -$199	2008 -$199	2008 -$199

	Feb 15	Jan 24
		Feb 19
		Mar 26
		Apr 17

FAQ

Why is it necessary to sign a disclosure statement regarding the California Fair Claims Setlement Practices?

The Training Standards for CEA Accreditation established in Section 2695.42(a) of 10 CCR 2695 requires demonstration of compliance with the annual training and certification requirements of the Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations. So, you must have the Fair Claims Settlement Certification to complete the requirements for CEA Accreditation.

How can I determine if I am certified per the Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations?

If you are employed by an insurance company licensed in California, you should have a copy of your annual written certification; also, your company's claims adjusting manual should contain a copy of these regulations.

If you are individually licensed as a claims adjuster, you should have a current annual certificate stating that you have read and understand the regulations.

If you are not licensed in California and you do not work for a company that is licensed, you will be given a copy of the regulations to read and a statement of understanding to sign.

Does the CEA Accreditation expire?

Yes. Accreditation must be renewed every three years.

What does the Accreditation Seminar include?

Attendees receive a complete reference manual, a Certificate and a wallet card.