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East Bay Claims Association March 2019

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Dr. James Mason, with ARCCA, to return as April 10th EBCA guest speaker

EBCA Day @ The A’s! Day baseball July 17 Plan now to attend the next EBCA Luncheon Meeting of the year!

Wednesday

DOI Commissioner Ricardo Lara conducts Post Fire Workshops

March13, 2019

for the Second Annual

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Membership Drive!

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Ready For Spring - It’s EBCA BINGO Time! March, 2019 President’s Message By Jennifer Pinney, 2018-’19 EBCA President

MARCH 2019

VOLUME XXVII . NUMBER III

EBCA Mission Statement:

The East Bay Claims Association is a charitable and educational organization that is dedicated to the betterment of Insurance Claims Professionals, through: continuing education; industry knowledge and contacts; and a strong commitment to integrity and respect in networking. In order to accomplish this mission, the Association provides a forum and network for insurance claims professionals to meet and share information. This forum and fundraising events held by the group also help to connect insurance claims professionals in local communities and expands public awareness of the work performed by insurance claims professionals.

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I don’t know about everyone else, but I am ready for spring. I think we could all use a little sunshine and flowers after the weather we’ve been having. I’m excited St. Paddy’s Day is coming up. It is always

2018-’19 EBCA President Jennifer Pinney

a fun time in my household. I wonder where the leprechaun will leave his pot of gold for my children this year. Speaking of St. Paddy’s Day, who’s feeling lucky? Our 2nd annual St. Paddy’s Bingo Luncheon is coming up. We had an amazing large crowd last year, and I can’t wait to see all of you again this year. Please RSVP with Hailey, and go to the link on the website to purchase your tickets. If you can, please bring a raffle prize, as this is what we will be giving away for prizes. In lieu of the golf tournament this year, we have decided to a baseball game. The game is on Wednesday July 17th at 12:30. It is the Oakland A’s vs the Seattle Mariners. We will have information on sponsorships and ticket prices soon. This is going to be a great event! We are pleased to welcome back as our April 13th guest speaker, James Mason, of ARCCA. As many of you may continued page 4

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President’s Message continued from page 3

recall, Mr. Mason gave us quite an enlightening presentation on automotive Infotainment Systems last year. We look forward to having him back. Our 2019 Membership drive is still going strong! If you haven’t signed up for your individual, or corporate membership, which comes with three memberships, please contact Lynna Harrison at (please enter her info) You may also pay for this at our next luncheon with John. As always, on behalf of myself and your East Bay Claims Association Board, we thank you for all of your support. We also thank all our sponsors for always donating and supporting us. Kind Regards,

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EBCA 2019

Schedule of Upcoming Events • WEDNESDAY

March 13 - Luncheon

2nd Annual EBCA BINGO Luncheon

• WEDNESDAY

April 10 - Luncheon

Dr. James Mason, ARCCA

• WEDNESDAY

May 8 - Luncheon

August 27-29 - 26th annual CCNC

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CCNC returns to Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe updates at: www.ClaimsConference.org

• WEDNESDAY

September 11 - Luncheon

Ken Ridings, Engineering Design & Testing

• WEDNESDAY

Vinh Pham of Envirocheck Changes to Marijuana Laws and the latest on grow houses

Thomas Shechick, PE - Shechick Engineering Electrical Fires

• WEDNESDAY

John Ehlert, JR Structural Structural Failures

4th Annual EBCA Bowling Tournament Danville Bowl

• WEDNESDAY

EBCA DAY GAME at the Coliseum Oakland A’s vs. Seattle Mariners -

Holiday Luncheon Party

June 12 - Luncheon

October 9 - Luncheon

November 13 - Luncheon

July 17 -EBCA Day at The A’s December 11 - Luncheon

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People On The Move Pronet Group Forensic Engineering & Consultants welcomes Marketing Manager Steven Miller ProNet Group, Forensic Engineering & Consultants, is pleased to announce the addition of new Marketing Account Manager for Northern California, Mr. Steven Miller.

Mr. Miller, a seasoned marketing professional, joined Pronet Group in November, 2018, bringing his extensive experience in the beer/wine/ spirits industry to the engineering and insurance claims world. A Sacramento native, Miller attended his first gathering with the Sacramento Claims Association at the December Holiday luncheon in Old Sac. Steven’s role as Marketing Account Manager is to Market the firm’s forensic services and expand current business. Part of that is to coordinate public relations efforts with professional associations and organizations. He is also in charge of coordinating and planning corporate marketing events and Continuing Education seminars with clients and associations. Additionally, Steve serves as a liaison between operations group/engineering staff and clients to resolve issues/concerns, coordinate meetings, inspections, etc. “Since 1990, ProNet Group has been providing the answers our clients request - what happened and why,” Steve explains. “We’ve earned a strong reputation for professional integrity, investigative excellence, and technical strength,” he adds. “Our areas of expertise include: Structural and Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine/Naval Engineering, Vehicle Forensics, Cyber/Digital Forensics, and Fire Origin & Cause investigations.” A former member of the United States Marine Corp; Steve has nearly 15 Steven Miller

years of experience in marketing/branding and B2B sales management. His Pronet Group territory ranges throughout Northern California, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington state. Steve explains how he came to this industry, new to him. “At 41, I decided to seek new challenges in life and change careers. ProNet was actively searching to expand their footprint in Northern California, and the idea of forensic engineering intrigued me. As I learned more about the industry, territory, and company culture at ProNet, I knew it was the right decision and I have never looked back since.” He already making his mark, successfully building a solid foundation of relationships and elevating awareness of ProNet Group among his growing network all around his extensive territory. “Steve has been an exceptional addition to our marketing and business development team,” stated Pronet Group Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Shawn Shoop. “We were looking for someone that would be able to handle the unique challenge of launching a new territory, create brand awareness, and position us properly in the marketplace to allow growth and success. Steve is off to a great start.” Mr. Miller is planning on being involved in all three Northern California claims associations, including: SCA, Mid-Valley Claims in Stockton, and the East Bay Claims Association. In his off-time, Steve pursues his passion as a musician. “I’m a singer/ songwriter who performs in the local Sacramento music scene,” he states. New Pronet Group Marketing Account Manager, Steven Miller, may be reached directly at: 916-212-5953, or by email, at: smiller@pronetgroup. com. ###

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Solar Power, Procedures, Laws & Regulations at February EBCA By Lynna Harrison

Pleasant Hill, CA – A great sized crowd turned out for the February 13, 2019 East Bay Claims Association luncheon meeting, especially considering the stormy weather and the volume of claims in most offices currently. February guest speaker, Mr. Ron Riisager, President of Sales and Co-Owner of Velocity Solar Power, Inc., spoke about changes coming to the solar industry, and a bit about how ongoing changes are affecting insurance claims. Recent changes to the laws and regulations (California 2019 Title 24) will require Solar on all new construction as of January 2020. Changes will apply, he said, to Homes, Condos, and Apartment Buildings up to three stories high. There are some noted exceptions to the rules but, generally, many restoration projects may require code upgrades. Ultimately, he stated, coverage for code upgrades will depend on each policy. An important note, he stated, was that, because of Order Civil Code 714.1, homeowners’ associations may not prevent a homeowner from installing solar for their units on a rooftop or garage. Nor can require an association vote to make such determination. He explained that HOA’s can request where panels may be placed. Congratulations to February 50/50 raffle drawing winner, Liza Wisecarver, from Brightleaf Textile Restoration.

EBCA President, Jennifer Pinney, welcomed the February 13, 2019 luncheon crowd, and announced registrations open for the 26th annual Claims Conference of N. California, back at Squaw Valley August 27-29, 2019.

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Dr. James Mason, ARCCA to Return as April 10 Guest Speaker The East Bay Claims Association is pleased to present Dr. James Mason, of ARCCA, as our guest speaker at our Valentine's Luncheon, Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Dr. Mason has a Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics from the California Institute of Technology. Among his credits, he also holds a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley. Dr. Mason is a Senior Engineer at ARCCA specializing in mechanical failures. He performs analyses of failed consumer and industrial products/equipment and machinery design/failure, as well as metallurgi-

cal laboratory analyses. He also conducts engineering evaluations and provides analyses and opinions on the fracture and fatigue of metals, plastics and welds. Dr. Mason has experience with medical devices and routinely conducts investigations of failed consumer medical devices, including fracture/fatigue crack analyses of orthopedic implants, plastics, and the complex interaction of materials with the human body.

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Department of Insurance assists with Russian River flood recovery, urges state homeowners to consider flood insurance

Reminder that standard homeowners’ insurance does not cover flood or mudslide damage SACRAMENTO, CA — In the wake of record rains and recent flooding Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara dispatched Department of Insurance staff to Sonoma County to assist with recovery efforts. With many Californians not aware that traditional homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, he urged homeowners to consider purchasing flood insurance. Department staff are available to answer questions through Saturday,

March 9 at the Local Assistance Center in Guerneville or by phone at 800-927-4357 following the winter storms and Russian River flooding that inundated 2,600 homes and businesses and damaged or destroyed many automobiles. “Climate change is driving more extreme weather events than ever, including floods,” said Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara. “We want to make sure people have the coverage they need before the

next storm puts their home at risk. Having flood insurance may be the difference between recovering quickly from a catastrophic event or suffering devastating financial losses.” Flood insurance is available through the Federal Flood Insurance Program and must be in force for 30 days prior to a flood, in most cases.

February was the sixth wettest month on record, and it is not too

late for homeowners to assess their risk for flooding and ensure they have the coverage they need to protect their home which is typically a family’s most valuable financial asset. The department has a number of resources to help consumers with insurance coverage or claim questions. Consumers with questions or needing assistance should call the consumer hotline at 800-927-4357.

Department assists wildfires survivors at insurance claims workshops

Survivors encouraged to call the department’s Consumer Hotline for assistance during their recovery AGOURA HILLS, CA — Consumer service representatives from the California Department of Insurance met with dozens of Woolsey and Hill fire survivors at an insurance claims workshop hosted by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara this past Saturday. The week before Commissioner Lara hosted a similar workshop in Chico where the department was able to meet with over 500 Camp fire survivors. “We want wildfire survivors to know that we are here for the long haul not just the weekend,” said Commissioner Lara. “Recovering from these devastating fires is a long and emotional process and we are committed to helping every survivor with their insurance claims and questions.” The department wants to make

sure that residents affected by the wildfires are aware of the resources available during the rebuilding and recovery process. If survivors were unable to make it to the workshop but have questions, they are encouraged to call the department’s toll-free Consumer Hotline at 800-927-4357. The East Bay Claims Association News Network© is a production of Association News Network. Published monthly as a free service to the EBCA with a commitment and dedication to the promotion and betterment of this professional organization. The views and comments expressed within the articles herein do not necessarily reflect the views of A.N.N. or E.B.C.A. The publisher and/or the association assume no responsibility for any opinions and/or statements offered by contributing authors to the publication. Acceptance of advertising material does not constitute endorsement of the products or services offered. A.N.N. reserves the right to reject any advertising copy or placement. We encourage industry support of this professional organization, its monthly newsletter publication and web site.

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Dr. James Mason, ARCCA to Return as April 9 Guest Speaker continued from page 7

Dr. Mason is a Licensed Professional Engineer in five states and is an Accident Investigator accredited in Crash Data Retrieval and Commercial Vehicle Event Data Recorders. He performs motor vehicle accident reconstructions and conducts passenger and commercial vehicle inspections, as well as site investigations to gather photographic evidence and document conditions. Dr. Mason has a Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics from the California Institute of Technology and both a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He has also received a Professional Science Master’s Degree in Biology from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Invite your associates, clients and experts to come along, and make your reservations now for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation.

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