Central Coast Claims Association News Network - September 2015

Central Coast Claims Association News Network A Professional Insurance Claims Organization

September 2015 Volume XXIII • Number V

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Since 1993 with the CCCA!

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Subrogation Luncheon Meeting

WEDNESDAY

September 16, 2015 Bowling with the CCCA Thursday October 22, 2015

Sally Noma Grotefield & Hoffmann, LLP

2015 CCCA Bowling Tournament

- please see page 7

Photo highlights from the

Complete gallery at www.ClaimsConference.org

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Your Central Coast Claims Association Board of Directors 2015 OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

David Morse & Associates (916) 410-0865

Tucknott Electric Co. (925) 931-0800

April Wilkinson

awilkinson@dmaclaims.com

Bob Tucknott tucknottel@aol.com

SECRETARY

TREASURER

Alliance Environmental Group 408-829-5807

Casualty Adjusters Guide (408) 782-5998

Andrea Latimer

AndreaLatimer@alliance-enviro.com

Shelly Lefore

ShellyL@CAGWorld.com

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lynna Harrison

Bryan Harrison

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Communications Chair

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Membership Chair

Denise Garcia Bowling Tourney Chair

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Growing Pains Lead to New Growth!

September Message from Interim President April Wilkinson

WEDNESday, September 16, 2015 Luncheon meeting - see page 5 Sally Noma, Grotefield & Hoffman, LLP Subrogation

Thursday, October 22, 2015

CCCA Charitable Bowling Tournament see page 7

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Luncheon meeting - speaker to be announced

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Holiday Luncheon party - BINGO is Back!

Chad Smith Construction Announces Addition of Estimator Al Bove Chad Smith Construction is pleased to announce the addition of Estimator Al Bove.

Chad Smith Construction, Inc., a Full Service, Licensed and Insured General Contractor that takes great pride in providing accurate estimating services and professionally coordinating multiple construction trades and services.

“Our company specializes in Residential Remodels and Insurance Restoration Repairs, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding cities,” Chad Smith explains.

A native of Walnut Creek, Al Bove gained invaluable experience with years of working as a claims adjuster before moving over to the restoration industry side.

“I began as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance in 1984,” he shares, “making the transition to construction estimator in 2011.”

“Prior to that, I managed a car stereo and alarm store in Concord, California,” he adds.

He touts his strongest accomplishment professionally as “making the successful transition from claims adjuster to construction estimator”.

Mr. Bove expressed his excitement about the new opportunity before him working with Chad Smith and crew.

In his spare time, Bove tells us “I like to explore this region of our beautiful state on my Harley. I also belong to a bowling league that meets once a week. “ Welcome Al Bove: above@chadsmithconstruction.com, or (925) 348-1669.

On the heals of a fun and enlightening Claims Conference of Northern California last month, we are looking forward to getting back to the business of the Central Coast Claims Association.

We are very pleased to present Ms. Sally Noma, of the law firm of Grotefield & Hoffmann, LLP as our guest speaker for the September meeting, set for Wednesday, September 16th. Please see details on page 5 of this issue, and register to join us on our site at: www.CentralCoastClaims.org.

Ms. Noma is planning to address Subrogation issues, a topic that should be of interest to adjusters and industry vendors alike.

The board decided to shake things up a bit starting with this luncheon meeting by moving the meeting date from the traditional third Thursday of the month to the third Wednesday! We have had a number of previously regular participants in our events suggest that this move would no doubt make a difference in draw, as there are typically several potentially conflicting events that happen concurrently.

To further assist our effort in filling the room for these gatherings, we encourage all members to bring a guest or two. You’ll be sure to be a hit with your friends, clients and associates, whether due to the awesome food at Scott’s or the quality of the people involved in this fine organization.

Insurance claims adjusters who are or become CCCA members may attend for free! So, bring your crew!

Looking forward, next month is our annual Bowling Tournament!

Sponsorships are available, and/or build a team and let’s BOWL! My first experience with the CCCA, actually, was at the bowling tournament in 2013. We had so much fun, and it was all the more appealing that proceeds were being donated to worthy charitable causes. Please see page 7 of this issue to learn more. Check out the web site for more, too.

Step at a time, we are growing this organization once again. Come along, we’re having fun! regards,

April Wilkinson

2015 Interim CCCA President David Morse & Associates awilkinson@davidmorse.com (916) 410-0865

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The 22nd annual Claims Conference of Northern California, held back at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Sacramento, sizzled in delivering continuing education credits for insurance claims people.

Over the course of two-plus days August 10-12, 2015, including an opening Monday afternoon session, attendees experienced a vibrant setting for learning, networking, and more.

Special Keynote Speaker, Ulises Castellon, CPCU RPA, opened the main event Tuesday morning with an in-depth “Lord of the Rings-themed” look at the career path of an adjuster, and the passing of the torch to the next generation, entitled “The Ring of Power”.

Three concurrent tracks of workshop sessions were then interspersed with general sessions, exhibitor tradeshow breaks, and a rockin’ casino night.

Attendance appeared stronger than the past couple of years, with a balanced dispersion of folks throughout the various sessions.

Produced each year by the joint efforts of representatives of seven (7) “Sponsoring Associations”, the CCNC has long been a stalwart resource for continuing education.

2015 CCNC “Hot August Claims” Sizzles!

For a complete photo gallery, go to: www.ClaimsConference.org.

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Luncheon Meeting

@ Scott’s Seafood Bistro

WEDNESDAY

September 16, 2015 Sally Noma Grotefield & Hoffmann, LLP

Join the CCCA as we welcome guest speaker Sally Noma, an Associate in the San Francisco office of Grotefield & Hoffmann, LLP. Ms. Noma will be addressing Subrogation.

Since receiving her law degree in 2009, Ms. Noma has focused on matters of large loss residential and commercial property subrogation. She has extensive experience litigating catastrophic water and fire losses on behalf of Fortune 100 insurance carriers. Ms. Noma has also represented business owners, individual homeowners, and public entities for uninsured property losses involving matters of contractor negligence, product liability, and governmental takings.

Prior to earning her law degree, Ms. Noma spent five years working for a large property and casualty insurance company. She served as a claims adjuster, and later as an education consultant, in which capacity she trained employees in Department of Insurance policies

and procedures, as well as coverage provisions.

Ms. Noma’s vast insurance background gives her unique insight to understand the needs of her clients.

She often develops and delivers training to claims professionals concerning issues specific to subrogation.

She also values working closely with insurer clients to evaluate and improve internal processes.

Ms. Noma earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of the Pacific, where she was Captain of the Pacific Speech and Debate Team. She graduated as Order of the Barristers from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2009.

Ms. Noma has litigated cases in jurisdictions throughout Northern and Southern California. She is admitted to practice before all California State Courts as well as the Eastern and Northern Federal District Courts.

Invite your business associates, clients, adjusters, vendors and join us this Wednesday, September 16th.

185 Park Ave, San Jose, CA

Invite your asso ciates & clients

11:30 a.m. check-in/social 12:00 pm - 1 pm Luncheon

Purchase your lunch Now online: www.CentralCoastClaims.org

Free to Insurance Adjuster Members: (or with donation to CCCA Charitable Fund)

Please RSVP so we know you’re coming: centralcoastclaims@gmail.com, or call 510-896-9065 Insurance Adjuster Non-Members: $15 Associate Members: $35 Non-members or No Reservations: $45 OR, for payment by check or cash at the door, please RSVP with 2015 CCCA Interim Secretary Andrea Latimer, of Alliance Environmental Group: 408-829-5807, or AndreaLatimer@alliance-enviro.com

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