News and Announcements

TAPIA is committed to sharing important news affecting the insurance industry, TAPIA members, and consumers alike.

TAPIA Web Site Launches
It’s official: The Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters is online. Bookmark this site and come back often for the latest industry news, links, and information affecting Texas public insurance adjusters and the consumers that they serve.

 

2010 Hurricane Season

Despite a mild hurricane season in 2009, forecasters predict the 2010 hurricane season to be a different story. AccuWeather.com meteorologists predict an “extreme season” with seven landfalls predicted, five of which are expected to be hurricanes. Of the expected landfalls, two or three are expected to be major.

Have an Exit Strategy
Texas State Fire Marshall’s Office is working on a public awareness campaign, “Have an Exit Strategy,” to stress the importance of personal responsibility in disasters and planning escapes. This campaign was inspired after a devastating nightclub fire in Rhode Island killed 100 people in 2003. The State Fire Marshall’s Office randomly began inspecting Texas nightclubs, bars, and dancehalls in 2004, discovering that96 percent of the nearly 200 establishments inspected had violations involving exits.

Learn more about this important program or order posters and campaign materials at the Texas Department of Insurance Web site.

 

 

 

Typical Claims Handled by Texas Public Insurance Adjusters

Public insurance adjusters in Texas handle all types of insurance claims including:

• Hurricane losses
• Hail storm losses
• Tornado losses
• Flooding
• Fires
• Wind damage
• Water damage
• Smoke damage
• Vandalism
• Civil unrest
• Earthquake losses
• Building collapse
• Explosions
• Vandalism
• Theft

In addition to the many types of insurance losses covered, public insurance adjusters also help with losses associated with covered business losses such as:

• Builders’ risk
• Business income
• Electrical and mechanical breakdowns
• Leasehold interest

 

 

Tapia Member Conference November 17th 2011

Conference Location
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
This Four Diamond, full-service luxury hotel will host the fall conference of the Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. The hotel is a short 20 minute drive from both DFW and Love Field airports and offers complimentary shuttle service to nearby shopping and the fabulous Galleria Shopping Mall.

The hotel is located at
5410 LBJ Freeway,
Dallas, TX 75240.
Mention TAPIA to receive the special rate when phoning
972-934-8400.
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November 17, 2011
9 AM – 4 PM

Join your peers at the TAPIA Fall Conference to be held in Dallas at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center. Your conference registration fee of $95 (if paid by November 1) will entitle you to four hours of the finest continuing education credits, networking opportunities and a fabulous buffet lunch. If you take advantage of the special TAPIA room rate of $149, join TAPIA members at the Welcoming Cocktail Party on November 16 from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm sponsored by the Merlin Law Group.

Make your hotel reservations directly with the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Center by calling 972-934-8400. Cutoff date for the special rate is Wednesday, October 26.

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Payment Information

You have a choice on payment and registration
1. Register online and pay with PayPal
2. Download registration form and mail payment and form to:
TAPIA
922 West Greens Road
Houston, Texas 77067

To pay online at PayPal please fill out the online registration form located at the link below and then follow the payment link at the end of the registration form.

 

 

CONFERENCE TOPICS & SPEAKERS

Objective Methods of Wind Lifted Shingle Investigation
Matt Phelps, PE, RS

Associate Professional Engineering & Construction
Learn the latest and best methods of proving your clients’ claims. This presentation was recently made to the American Society of Civil Engineers at their Fall, 2011 meeting.

Adjuster Advisory Board within the Texas Department of Insurance
Jake Posey, Esq.
Posey Law Firm
TAPIA External Lobbyist
TAPIA’s professional lobbyist will provide the details and benefits of the newly established Adjuster Advisory Board.

The ABC’s of Appraisals
Clay Morrison
Morrison & Morrison Inc.
Tom Ross
RHI Claim Specialists

Increase your knowledge and understanding of this important avenue of getting fair and full compensation for your clients.

Don’t Get Burnt on Wildfire Claims

William “Chip” Merlin, Esq.
The Merlin Law Group

Get the best results for your clients when handling the multitude of wildfire claims that are being submitted across Texas.

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Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre
5410 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, TX 75240
Hotel Phone 972-934-8400

Mention TAPIA to receive the special rate when phoning

 

 

 

 

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