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Sacramento Claims Association President

Steve Moore

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December 2018 Message from SCA President Steve Moore, PE, CASp

We snuck by Halloween! We chewed our way through Thanksgiving! And now everyone is gearing up for the big duo…Christmas and New Years! Why is it that Christmas and New Years are so much more work for everyone than the other holidays? I think it’s because the New Year is looming and we have to successfully wrap things up in a pretty package with a large bow in order to SCA President make room for new opportunities and adventures Steve Moore, PE, CASp in 2019! Well, that is just what your Sacramento Barrish Pelham & Associates, Inc. Claims Association is going to do!

A very successful 2018 will wrap up with our December Giving luncheon on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the Firehouse Restaurant. A lot of great things will be happening that day!

We will start the event by holding our annual Elections for those current Members who are interested in joining the Board of Directors (BOD). It is a great opportunity to really see what the SCA BOD is doing for its Members and the Association as a whole.

Another very important item for the December luncheon is the SCA’s second of two annual monetary donations to a local charity. Our first donation for 2018 went to the Sacramento Fire Fighters Burn Institute at our annual golf tournament this past May. With the Camp Fire thankfully behind us, we are considering having our second donation going towards ongoing relief efforts.

The SCA Winter Gala event is scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2019. The phenomenal Jason Kettlehut and his Social committee have promised it will once again be a fantastic event! For more information about the event and to purchase tickets please visit the SCA website at www.sacramentoclaims.org. I am looking forward to spending another fun evening with all of you! Hope to see you there!

The SCA annual Membership drive is currently in full swing! If you are an existing Member, you need to make sure and get your dues in for 2019 so you can attend the Winter Gala and the Golf Tournament. If you are considering becoming a new Member of the SCA now would be a perfect opportunity! Please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the Board of Directors or visit our website for more information. Finally, for both existing and new Members, the early bird special is nearly over so please try and take advantage of the lower pricing.

THANK YOU!! to the SCA Board of Directors and the Membership for making 2018 a huge success! THANK YOU AGAIN!! for making my job as President such a worthwhile and fun adventure in 2018! I hope all of you can successfully wrap up 2018 into perfect bow topped packages and make room for an even better 2019! Happy Holidays and hopefully I will see you soon!

Steve Moore

Steve Moore, PE, CASp 2018 SCA President

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Online homeowner insurance pricing tool helps residents find coverage

Convenient online tool provides price comparison and coverage information

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - As survivors of the Camp and Woolsey wildfires begin the long road to recovery from the recent devastating wildfires that have so far tragically killed 84 people and destroyed more than 12,000 homes, other homeowners in wildfire areas may find themselves shopping for coverage when rates increase or they receive non-renewal notices, as some insurers limit their underwriting. To help consumers shop for the most coverage at the best price, the department has a convenient, easy-to-use online price comparison tool available.

The homeowner insurance comparison tool is designed to take some of the guesswork out of shopping for insurance by allowing consumers to quickly and easily make comparisons of rates from both national and local insurance companies.

“Finding the best coverage for your needs starts by being well informed,” said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. “As the number and severity of wildfires grows and some insurers limit their underwriting, it is important for consumers to shop around for the most coverage they can afford and this online tool provides a wealth of information to help them in that search.”

While this tool does not provide actual premium quotes, it does provide each company’s average premium and a toll-free number and website address for consumers to ask questions about available discounts or credits and receive an actual premium quote. The tool also includes a link to the specific company’s performance based on the consumer complaint study.

Consumers enter their county and nearest city, type and amount of coverage, and age of the home to compare estimated premiums.

Homeowners should compare prices for various insurers along with the coverage features, limits, and exclusions.

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The Price Comparison Tool may be found at: https://interactive. web.insurance.ca.gov/apex_extprd/f?p=111:20 more DOI page 11

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2019 Early Bird Membership!

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Annual Membership earns discounts, includes priority privileges and helps fund the organization The Sacramento Claims Association Membership Committee would like to encourage you to join and/or renew your annual membership to the association. Member dues provide a significant financial support to the organization, and a strong membership helps to keep a non-profit like SCA viable and alive. Without all of us together there would be no SCA. “This organization could not maintain the strong standing we enjoy today without the support of all our members,” stated SCA President Steve Moore.

The organization has worked diligently to continue to provide programs and events of interest and value to claims adjusters and the surrounding claims service community.

“The Sacramento Claims Association is always committed to maintaining a high degree of professional courtesy within our ranks.”

In addition to the organization actively taking measures to continue to raise its standing within the community at large, the association has been building on its sphere of local charitable causes to support.

The SCA Board has opted to continue to offer annual FREE Memberships to insurance carrier adjusters (with an optional suggested Jump On-Board NOW! $10 donation going to the charitable fund). Completion and submission of a simple membership application now allows all such claims people the benefits of membership.

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People On The Move

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Degenkolb Engineers and Barrish Pelham Consulting Engineers Announce Merger San Francisco based structural engineering firm Degenkolb Engineers (Degenkolb) and Sacramento based structural engineering firm Barrish Pelham Consulting Engineers (Barrish Pelham) signed a Purchase Agreement to complete an the acquisition/merger on October 1, 2018.

Barrish Pelham’s 22 employees joined Degenkolb, which will now have 180 employees in seven offices throughout the Western Region of the United States.

The agreement includes current Barrish Pelham Principals retaining their positions, serving in the same capacity with Degenkolb.

The acquisition effectively expands Degenkolb’s Sacramento presence while increasing its portfolio and experience in the K-12 education market and forensics investigation.

Degenkolb will operate in Sacramento as “Barrish Pelham, a Degenkolb Company.”

The firm’s seven offices are located in: San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Tahoe/Reno, as well Seattle, Los Angeles and San Diego.

“This is a great time for Degenkolb and Barrish Pelham,” stated Degenkolb CEO, Stacy Bartoletti. “(Historically), we have collaborated in the past, sharing staff on projects, and working together through the Structural Engineers Association of California and Applied Technology Council,” Mr. Bartoletti explained.

“The Barrish Pelham staff embodies the same Degenkolb values of service and excellence that our clients have come to expect, and we’ll now have that resource in the greater Central Valley region,” he surmised.

Barrish Pelham is a 73 years old structural engineering firm headquartered in Sacramento, California, with strong portfolios of forensics investigation, reconstruction engineering for damaged buildings, educational and healthcare facilities.

Since October 2017, Jason Scanlan served as President; and Stephen Pelham served as Chairman.

“We have known, worked with, and respected Degenkolb Engineers and their leadership for many years,” stated Barrish Pelham Chairman, Steve Pelham. “This is the next logical step in continuance of

Barrish Pelham’s expertise, integrity, and service to our clients,” he added. “Barrish Pelham is truly excited to join the Degenkolb family, extending both the bandwidth and expertise of locally based structural engineering services in California’s Central Valley.”

Degenkolb previously opened a small Sacramento office and those employees will join the Barrish Pelham staff in a combined office at 3001 E. Street, Sacramento CA 95816.

Founded in 1940, Degenkolb Engineers’ practice reflects more than seven decades of commitment to technical expertise, exceptional client service through close collaboration, and life-long learning.

“Our award-winning structural designs have saved clients hundreds of millions of dollars and are delivered by taking full advantage of our expertise and experience,” Baroletti said.

Barrish Pelham, a Degenkolb Company, may be reached at: 916-4189100, or online at: www.Barrish.com.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services partners with over 220 local agencies to distribute food to individuals and families in under-served areas throughout Sacramento County.

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services also offers free, fresh fruits and vegetables through Produce for All distributions which occur in various locations throughout Sacramento County.

The December 13, 2018 SCA Holiday Giving Luncheon will include a food drive. Please bring non-perishable food items to contribute to the SCA’s donation.

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People On The Move

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EFI Global and Unified join forces to strengthen their industry-leading position MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced in July that its EFI Global and Unified Investigations & Sciences divisions will come together and operate under the brand name EFI Global. The combination solidifies EFI Global’s Terri and Mike OConnor position as a premier global consulting firm in engineering, fire investigation, environmental health and safety, and specialty services.

On a local level, the change is reflected in the long-standing local engineering firm that had been OConnor Engineers. Having merged with Unified a little more than two years ago, OConnor now becomes EFI Global. Terri D. OConnor serves as the District Manager Northern California/Nevada/Hawaii for EFI Global, Inc. The local contact information remains the same: 1172 National Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95834; 916-640-0640; with a new web site and email address - Terri.OConnor@efiglobal.com; www.efiglobal.com.

This announcement follows the completion of Sedgwick’s acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey, and is reported to be part of the company’s

strategy to ensure its global solutions, core values and services are aligned with current and future market conditions.

“We completed a careful brand analysis and listened to feedback from clients and business leaders in making our branding decision,” said Steve Powell, executive vice president of specialty services for Sedgwick’s property division. “These two strong and successful companies will now, together, under a unified structure and single brand, offer greater resources in more places to a wide variety of industries.”

EFI Global is a well-established brand known to have an excellent reputation in multiple countries, including: Brazil, Canada, U.S. and U.K. They are known to be a market leader in environmental consulting, engineering failure analysis and origin-and-cause investigations. Unified Investigations & Sciences has been one of the largest forensic firms in the U.S. The expanded operational capabilities of the combined business will mean that EFI Global can excel in its ability to provide skilled and experienced professionals and technical specialists to carry out in-depth investigations, deal with a full range of losses, and provide immediate response to clients worldwide.

“Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to technical excellence, timely and accurate work product, and ultimately demonstrating to our clients and colleagues the value of Sedgwick’s caring counts® philosophy,” said Jeremy Mele, president of EFI Global’s combined operations. “I look forward to bringing together the best of those values and seeing this next chapter of growth under the EFI Global name.”

Schedule of Upcoming Events Thursday, Dec 13, 2018

Annual SCA Charitable Giving Luncheon - Food Drive - Board Elections as well @ The FIREHOUSE Restaurant 1112 2nd Street Sacramento, CA 95814

FOOD DRIVE!

Please bring non-perishable food itesm to contribute to the SCA’s donation to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

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TUCKNOTT ELECTRIC CO. - Robert A. Tucknott, CFLC Forensic Electrical Expert bob@tucknott.com • (925) 931-0800

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CONTRACTORS - MICROBIAL REMEDIATION

ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP - Ed Work 4950 Fulton Drive, Suite E www.alliance-enviro.com • (707) 419-7638 Fairfield, CA 94534 info@alliance-enviro.com

AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf 2965 Ramco Street.

Barry.Metcalf@atirestoration.com • (916) 388-2440 West Sacramento, Ca 95691 Fax (916) 388-2445 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (916) 399-1865 • Fax (916) 399-9388 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Tossa McComb 1588 Santa Ana Ave. www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 565-1700 Sacramento, CA 95838 www.pwsei.com

ENGINEERS - FORENSIC

BARRISH PELHAM ASSOCIATES, INC. Sacramento: (916) 418-9100 Consulting Engineers Truckee: (530) 562-4266 www.Barrish.com Pleasant Hill: (925) 273-7663 COMPLERE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. - Gene Wilkins, P.E. Fire C&O, Property Liability, Thermography, Structural 4230 Kiernan Av., Suite 210 wilkins@complere.com • (209) 545-8165 Modesto, CA 95356 www.complere.com • Fax (209) 545-8170 I-ENG-A® OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA A Division of Pauli Engineering, Inc www.pauliengineering.com • (559) 237-4408 Cause & Origin Investigations, Plans for building reconstruction.

EFI GLOBAL - Michael OConnor, P.E. Civil, Structural, Electrical, (916) 640-0640 Mechanical, Fire O&C, Repair Plans www.efi-global.com

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING & CONSULTING

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES SERVICES - Shane Jones PO Box 452 (916) 417-5361 Lockeford, CA 95237 envss1ca@gmail.com RegasGroup ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS - Dominick Sager 705 E. Bidwell St Ste 2-244 service@regasgroup.com • 916-235-3110 Folsom, CA 95630 www.RegasGroup.com

FIRE INVESTIGATORS

FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCU Serving Clients (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099 Nationwide! inquiry@fcafire.com

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AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - Monte Routon P.O. Box 525 aldsacto@yahoo.com • (916) 331-6443 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 www.AmericanLeakDetection.com BULL’S EYE LEAK DETECTION - Daniel Spatz P. O. Box 73114 www.BullsEyeLeak.com • (916) 760-8944 Davis, CA 95614 office@bullseyeleak.com • Fax (916) 760-8970 MASTERS WHOLESALE - Mike LaVerdure 2504 Mercantile Dr. mlaverdure@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-0423 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3891

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NATIONWIDE OVERSPRAY REMOVAL - Eric Gerencser Benicia, California

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PROPERTY RESTORATION-CLOTHING SPECIALISTS

Bright Leaf Cleaners - Liza Wisecarver Servicing all BrightleafCleaners.com • cell (925) 406-9889 of Northern CA liza@blcleaners.com • office (925) 455-6000 CRDN CAPITAL CORRIDOR - Jackie Irrgang & John Philip 1462 Tanforan, Ste F (916) 978-5959 Woodland, CA 95776

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PROPERTY RESTORATION-CLOTHING SPECIALISTS FRSTeam - Mike Jones 910 Striker Ave. Ste E Sacramento, CA 95364

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PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTS

AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf 2965 Ramco Street.

Barry.Metcalf@atirestoration.com • (916) 388-2440 West Sacramento, Ca 95691 Fax (916) 388-2445 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (916) 399-1865 • Fax (916) 399-9388 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com SERVICEMASTER CLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICES - James Johnson Serving Sacramento (916) 983-8084 Placer & El Dorado Counties servicemastercrs@yahoo.com SERVICEMASTER OF NAPA COUNTY, VALLEJO & BENICIA - Eric Larson/Lynn Fuller Serving Napa County, Vallejo smnvb@interx.net • (800) 648-1608 and Benicia Fax (707) 257-1608 SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES - Robert Scott Serving Sacramento rscott@sharjo.com • (800) 480-TIDY Contra Costa & Sonoma Counties www.svmcleaning-restoration.com WATER SMOKE & MOLD REMOVAL - Jason Kettlehut 4095 Delmar Ave Suite #7 info@watersmokemold.com • (916) 779-3946 Rocklin, CA 95677 www.WaterSmokeMold.com

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MASTERS WHOLESALE - Jeff Lovelace 2504 Mercantile Dr. jlovelace@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-6728 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3894

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Relief efforts to help the tens of thousands of victims of the Butte County Camp Fire have been dramatic and sweeping, with people and organizations reacting and assisting in so many ways.

Clothing and immediate survival needs that were provided have gone a long way toward helping to ease the initial shock of the situation, as thousands found themselves instantly homeless.

There comes a Donations may be made through point when what is most helpful are the Mid-Valley Claims Association site financial contributions. With that thought in mind, the Mid-Valley Claims Association set about to determine the best means to not only raise money, but to make sure that all monies raised are put to actual use to help people move forward.

“After looking into numerous quality outlets, we decided to funnel funds through the Disaster Relief Fund Corporation a 501c(3) non-profit established by Rotary Int’l District 5220 in the central valley,” stated MVCA Secretary, Liza Wisecarver.

“100% of funds will be forwarded through the Rotary District 5220 Disaster Relief Fund, to be administered by Paradise Rotary President Brian Gray and Past District Gov Pam Gray,” stated the district announcement.

Donations may be made through the Mid-Valley Claims Association site, at: www.MidValleyClaims.org/events/2018/1812.html.

Donations by cash or check may be brought to the MVCA Holiday Pizza Party Luncheon, being held Friday, December 14, 2018 at Michael’s New York Style Pizza Cafe: 2300 West Alpine Avenue, Stockton, CA. Check-in at 11:30, lunch party starts at noon.

Two days prior, Wednesday, December 12, 2018, The East Bay Claims Association is holding their Holiday luncheon festivities at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. This event includes association charitable donations to The Bay Area Crisis Nursery and Shelter, Inc., as well as a TOY DRIVE for kids at the Crisis Nursery. Sign-up at: www.EastBayClaims.org Thursday, Wednesday, 13, 2018, the Sacramento Claims Association is also holding their annual Charitable Giving Luncheon. This year’s event is being held at a special venue, The Firehouse, in Old Sac. Go to: www.

SacramentoClaims.org to sign up.

During this time of Holiday Spirit and giving, and throughout the coming year, assistance will continue to be needed by many affect by this and other wild fires. As professionals tasked with assisting in the rebuilding, many in the claims industry are already going the extra mile to do what they can for their insureds, as well as others in need. Together, we can bring our greater community back to whole.

Warmest Holiday Wishes,

Bryan Harrison

Association News Network Vice President, Mid-Valley Claims Association

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Insurance commissioner calls on industry to ease inventory requirement for 2018 wildfire survivors SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Due to the staggering losses suffered by thousands of residents from the 2018 wildfires, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones has asked insurers to assist overwhelmed wildfire survivors by voluntarily easing detailed personal property home inventory requirements and, following the lead of other insurers, providing at least 75 percent and up to 100 percent of contents (personal property) coverage limits without the submission of a detailed inventory.

The notice issued October 4, 2018, acknowledges that the department is aware of and applauds the efforts of certain insurers that have already gone above and beyond the Volun-

tary Expedited Claims Handling Procedures and have made significant efforts to assist and accommodate survivors by offering, in some cases, up to 100 percent contents limits payment without a personal property inventory.

However, due to the massive scale of these wildfires, Jones is requesting all other property insurers follow suit by providing similar accommodations.

He also asked insurers to notify the department by October 31, 2018 whether they will comply and what percentage they will provide. Those insurers offering an amount less than 100 percent should allow policyholders the ability to recover additional benefits, if the policyholder subse-

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“The Carr and Mendocino Complex fires rank among the most destructive wildfires in California’s history,” said Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, even before the Butte County Camp Fire.

“Entire communities were decimated, with residents suffering staggering losses of not only property, but tragically loss of life and injuries.

I’m asking property insurers to ease the burden on traumatized survivors by voluntarily providing at least 75 percent of contents coverage without the onerous requirement of a detailed home inventory, so survivors may get on with patching their lives back together.”

The commissioner’s request applies to all insured homes that suffered a total loss, unless the insurer has reason to believe the home was not furnished.

The department advises policyholders already working with a claims adjuster to develop a settlement plan that best serves their needs, which may include taking the time to complete a personal property home inventory.

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