BCMG Catastrophe Claims Conference 2014

Last week BCMG hosted its first annual Catastrophe Claims Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.   CAT adjusters from all over the country gathered in the Crescent City for two days of training, certification, and networking.  Marvin Aikens, with Donan Engineering, put on a 1 hour CE presentation specifically tailored to wind and hail damage.  Also, Dan Dyce with California Earthquake Authority and Bill Creeder with Rimkus Consulting, offered an earthquake certification course for those in attendance.  We were also pleased to have some of our clients come in to go over specific expectations and procedural details.  Each day concluded with a social hour that allowed for mingling, networking, and discussing the latest industry news and trends.  Overall, it was a great chance for our CAT adjusters to get to know our company, each other, and a few of our clients.  We appreciate everyone who attended, presented, and gave their time for this event.  We are looking forward to an even bigger and better conference next year!  The date for next year’s conference has tentatively been set for March 24^th-26^th, 2015.  We hope to see you all there!

Marvin Aikens, with Donan Engineering, presents 1 Hr CE credit on Wind and Hail Damage.

BCMG Owner/President, Steve Brown, conducts presentation on Ethics and Professionalism in the insurance industry

Dan Dyce, with California Earthquake Authority,  during his presenation at the earthquake certifcation program.

 Bill Creeder, with Rimkus Consulting, explores past earthquakes and the damages they cause.

CAT Season Opportunity in Louisiana!

BCMG Adjusters will have a unique opportunity to be involved in the handling of one of the largest insurance companies in the state of Louisiana for CAT Season 2013.  

As part of that agreement, BCMG will be one of only two companies handling claims for this carrier in the event of a hurricane.  You MUST be certified to work for this carrier and we currently have open spots for July 18th, August 3rd, and later dates in Louisiana to get you certified.  Please register on the Adjuster Registration tab at our website www.browncatastrophe.com to be added to our roster.

If your application is approved, you will receive an email advising you of the carrier and the time and location of the certification classes.  We require a minimum of 3 years' experience and to be proficient in Xactimate.

BCMG Looking for Experienced Adjusters for NY & NJ Deployment

BCMG is actively working in HO claims in New Jersey and New York.  If you are an experienced adjuster and would like additional information about current opportunities with our firm, please email an inquiry, along with your resume’ to resume@browncatastrophe.com.  Please pass along this information to anyone who may be interested.  

Hurricane Sandy Deployment

BCMG has been placed on standby for deployments in VA, MD, DE, and NJ.  Though the exact path and ramifications of Hurricane Sandy on the east coast are too early to predict, BCMG is being placed on standby for several carriers with coastal state exposures.  Catastrophe operations will be based out of our regional office in Glen Allen, VA.

(image via: Weather Channel, updated 2 PM est)

 The potential damages reported could be significant, and according to this article on the Insurance Journal website, "some forecasters even say that Sandy has the potential to be a multibillion dollar disaster greater than last year’s Hurricane Irene".