Sacramento Claims Association News Network - July 2014

Sacramento Claims A ssociation N ews N et work

SINCE 1994 WITH SCA

Volume XX • Number VII

www.SacramentoClaims.org

Nine Personality Types

A system for evaluation of professional skills and self-awareness

Thursday

July 10, 2014 @ LIONS GATE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

Steve Einhaus Einhaus Adjusting Services

At McClellan Park

3410 Westover Street, Sacramento, CA 95652

The SCA is pleased to present our 2nd Annual night at the

Sacramento Rivercats Baseball Game.

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Sacramento Claims Association

President

Bob Battezzato Cleanrite Buildrite bobb@crbr.com Educational Committee

Your 2014 SCA Executive Staff

Vice President

Steve Moore

Barrish Pelham & Associates smoore@barrish.com Education Committee

Secretary Treasurer

Cathrin Nevin

Carl Warren & Company cnevin@carlwarren.com Giving/Charitable Committee

And Your 2014 SCA Board of Directors Jack Corry

Art Coussoulis

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John Morgan

Barbara Tyler, scla California Fair Services Authority

Guide One Insurance Retired Giving Committee

Linda Hansen

Farmers Insurance Social Committee

Tami Umland

Artland Construction Communications Committee

Jim McCurley

RGL Forensic Accountants jmccurley@us.rgl.com

Bryan Harrison

Association News Network, Inc. Communications Committee

April Wilkinson

David Morse & Associates Communications Committee

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Start thinking about how YOU can impact the SCA…

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July Message from 2013-’14 SCA President Bob Battezzato

2013-’14 SCA President Bob Battezzato

The Sacramento Claims Association is half way through the 2014 year and it is time for you to think about how you may get more involved. Both to finish strong with all we have scheduled for this year and as a potential Board Member for 2015. Yes we will be conducting an “election” for Board Members in October of this year. Now is the time to consider if YOU would like to step up and make a greater impact on YOUR SCA. The Board is a critical element to the lifeblood of the Association and works diligently to bring value to the members. We consider the foundation building blocks of the SCA in everything we do with Education being the corner stone. The Board oversees all aspects of the SCA and makes critical “voted” decisions that carry our theme forward in a positive way.

The experience is very gratifying and rewarding. It will help you to understand how to work with others toward a common goal. The aspect of give and take for a greater cause. How to position your thoughts and ideas and to present them in a professional way where others may see them more clearly. Additionally it will give you an opportunity to work with many Leaders within our great industry and be responsible for the strongest Association in the North State….YOUR Sacramento Claims Association.

The commit is great but the rewards are endless. It does take time, dedication and a

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www.SacramentoClaims.org JULY 2014 • Volume XX • Number VII

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Your 2014 SCA Executive Staff & Board of Directors

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July Message from 2013-’14 SCA President Bob Battezzato

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News From The DOI

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SCA 2014 Calendar of Upcoming Events

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Collateral Source Rule at June 12, 2014 SCA Luncheon

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2nd Annual SCA Night At The Rivercats Baseball Game July 29, 2014

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Nine Personality Types with Steve Einhaus at July 10, 2014 SCA luncheon

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CA Golf Tournament - “Around The World In 18 Holes” June 6, 2014

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SCA Sacramento Claims Association News Network Service Directory Sponsors

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2014 CCNC: “Hitting A Home Run - covering all the bases”

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Association News Network Job Connection 2014 SCA Street Team!

Recent SCA Charitable Beneficiaries include: CSUSacramento insurance program

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President’s Message continued from page 3

strong work ethic as there is after hours involved with Board Meetings and a once a Year Summit Meeting that reviews the entire strategy of the SCA for past, present and future focus.

As the representative of the Board you will also be asked to lead a committee. These are very important to the SCA as each committee represents an integral part of the overall success. Each committee recruits members to be a part of that committee and work together on those committee goals for the year. Another way to reach out to individuals in the industry in an effort to involve them in the SCA. This process helps with Leadership and Communication among other attributes that are essential in leading a great and effective committee.

If you are interested in stepping up YOUR involvement with the SCA with either a potential Board Elected Position or a Committee for 2015 please reach out to anyone on the current board for assistance.

Or reach out to me personally and I can make sure your request is properly considered.

As always…please take a look at the SCA Website for all the events we have coming from June on!

There are several Educational Luncheons, The River Cats Game and more!!!!

My Door is Always Open,

Bob Battezzato

Bob Battezzato 2013 President Sacramento Claims Association Cleanrite-Buildrite bobb@crbr.com (530) 570-9070

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Collateral Source Rule Complexities Outlined At June SCA

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The SCA welcomed James K. Ward, from Evans, Wieckowski & Ward, to speak at the June 12, 2014 Luncheon Meeting, held at the Lions Gate Hotel.

Mr Ward shared a great deal of information and knowledge on the very complex subject, the Collateral Source Rule.

An American case law doctrine, the Collateral Source Rule prohibits the admission as evi- James K. Ward, partner at Evans, Wieckowski & Ward, dence any information that a addressed the complicated topic of the Collateral plaintiff or victim has received Source Rule at the June SCA luncheon. compensation from some source other than the damages sought against the defendant. That is to say, attorneys may not bring up any facts expressing whether a plaintiff/victim received any insurance or workers’ compensation settlements.

The collateral source doctrine

2014 CCNC Vice President, and SCA Board Member, Jack Corry, announced the August 18-20th event: “Hitting A Home Run, covering all the bases”.

See page 13 for more info.

2014 SCA Vice President, Steve Moore, thanked guest speaker, James Ward, for his insightful and comprehensive presentation on the latest with regard to the Collateral Source doctrine at the June 12, 2014 SCA luncheon meeting.

The 50/50 raffle was won by Dawn Dawson, AAA, at the June luncheon.

Congratulations, Dawn!

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Second Annual

SCA Night At The Rivercats The Sacramento Claims Association is pleased to present our 2nd Annual night at the

Sacramento Rivercats Baseball Game.

This year, we have reserved the Blue Moon Party Deck, so we'll have tables instead of stadium seating. Tickets include dinner at the party deck and the game. The Blue Moon Party Deck only holds 80 people.

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Nine Personality Types

A system for evaluation of professional skills and self-awareness

Thursday

July 10, 2014

@ LIONS GATE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

Steve Einhaus

Einhaus Adjusting Services Join the Sacramento Claims Association Thursday, July 10, 2014 for our next luncheon meeting. The SCA is pleased to welcome Steve Einhaus of Einhaus Adjusting Services, as our guest speaker. Steve, a graduate of the University of Iowa and a multi-line adjuster since 1978, has worked for several insurance companies and has been an independent adjuster since 1991.

He will speak on a model of human personality termed the nine personality types, a system for the evaluation of professional skills and self awareness, and a way of seeing ourselves, our relationships and the world we will in. The types are Reformer, Helper, Achiever, Individualist, Investigator, Loyalist, Enthusiast, Challenger and Peacemaker.

Many people have studied the Myers Briggs Type indicator which has people basically more inner directed (introvert) or outer directed (extrovert), more thinking or feeling oriented, more intuitive or more sensing - or the Strong Campbell Interest model. The nine personality type model Mr. Einhaus believes is equally insightful.

The talk will focus on Mr. Einhaus’s over 30 years of

At McClellan Park

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11:30 a.m. Check-in Noon - 1p.m. Luncheon 3 Free to carrier personnel

(donations to the SCA Charitable Fund in lieu of fee appreciated) 3 $20 Independent Insurance Adjusters 3 $32 Assoc. Members w/Reservations made by 6/9/14 3 $45 guests and after 6/9/14 Secure your spot at: www.SacramentoClaims.org For payment by cash or check at the door, please make your reservation now with SCA Board Member

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observations of people within the industry, to include adjusters, various experts, marketing personnel, even public adjusters, and inclinations toward certain personality types.

It will also address a number of well known people, past and present, politicians, entertainers, our State Governor, and each person’s type.

The entertaining, uplifting talk will provide participants the opportunity for light hearted reflection, inspiration and motivation toward their personal and professional goals.

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“Around The World In 18 Holes” 2014 SCA Golf Tourney A HUGE SCA THANK YOU to our

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Hitting A Home Run! Register Now for the 21st Annual CCNC

"Hitting A Home Run! Covering All The Bases"

Hyatt Regency Downtown Sacramento www.ClaimsConference.org

August 18-20, 2014

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pening Day for the 21st Annual Claims Conference of Northern California: “Hitting A Home Run - covering all the bases” is fast approaching! This Summer Classic will be held August 18-20, 2014, including a FREE Opening Day afternoon session Monday, August 18th. The total of three day series will take place starting at 4pm Monday, then all day Tuesday and well into Wednesday this year, back at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Sacramento.

“Hitting A Home Run - covering all the bases” is an apropos theme, both in honor of the Baseball “Summer Classic”, and in making the most of a mid-week conference experience, offering a chance to get out of the Northern California Summer heat for a time.

A three-tiered, Continuing Education-accredited (pending) program has been established for a series to be remembered. Class schedules and attendee registration are available on the web site at this time: www.ClaimsConference.org.

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Tami Umland (Committee Chair) Artland Construction tami.umland@ArtlandConstruction.com Barbara Larson Haag Engineering blarson@haagglobal.com Bethany Woodward Belfor bethany.woodward@us.belfor.com Danell Cassetta Cleanrite Buildrite danellcassetta@crbr.com Diane Viodes DTX Textile Restoration diane@dtxrestoration.com Haven Fry JM Environmental hfry@jmenvironmental.net Jack Corry WaterSmokeMold jack@watersmokemold.com Jackie McLain Servpro Rsvl/CH jmclain@servprocrc.com Jason Kettlehut PW Stephens Environmental, Inc. jason@pwsei.com Jim Krueger ServiceMaster Advantage jim@servicemasteradv.com Kelly Somervill Protera Testing kelly@proterainc.com Levi Aronson Aronson Landscaping levi@aronsonlandscaping.com Lisa Aronson Lawton Construction lisa@lawtonconstruction.com Scott Andrews PW Stephens Environmental, Inc. scotta@pwsei.com

dates back to 1854, and is intended to promote justice and to assess remedies for fault against the tort feasor, rather than allowing him to avoid responsibility for setting the losses in motion.

Mr. Ward discussed several case law decisions that have revised the Collateral Source Doctrine in recent years. He pointed out that under the new Affordable Care Act, this doctrine may not have the 2014 SCA Vice President, Steve Moore, ran the June 12, 2014 SCA luncheon meeting. same net impact, though that is yet to be seen. Through time, many insurance or other payment sources that do pay for damages have secured liens, or subrogation interest, in the ultimate recovery. This means that the injured person must pay back his/ her health insurer before collecting anything.

The question of disparity between amounts billed for medical treatment versus often negotiated payments can become another factor, as well as whether charges and/or payments made are reasonable.

SCA Past President and current board member, Art Coussoulis, provided some input on the subject, adding clarification. He stated, in part, that “if evidence of the collateral source is admitted and the factfinder reduces the award to compensate for the already-paid damages, this can result in under-compensation for the injury, as the lien holder will generally attempt to recover the full value of any lien, thus leaving the plaintiff uncompensated for lost earnings, pain, anguish, or other non-economic damages.” This luncheon meeting was reasonably well attended, especially considering that it was held just days after the annual golf tournament, and during a week when many Good to see longtime friend, were away at a big annual tradeshow.

Lisa Aronson, at the June luncheon. Now working with the family business, Lawton Construction, we can look forward to seeing Lisa more regularly at future SCA events.

Dawn Dawson shares information from the CCNC Registration brochure about the August 18-20th Claims Conference of Northern California.

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