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.

Exciting News at BCMG!

Brown Catastrophe Management Group (BCMG) has some exciting things to report for this 2013 Hurricane Season.  Our vigorous marketing efforts the past few months have paid off and resulted in BCMC landing agreements with several of the top regional HO insurance carriers in the State of Louisiana, and other coastal states.  In one case, we will be the “primary” CAT company for that carrier in not only Louisiana, but also states like Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, New York, etc.  Through a developing strategic partnership with another national CAT company, we hope to announce soon our possible involvement with yet another major HO carrier.  Stay tuned for more information and details to come.

BCMG Summer Happenings!

Hello out there!

 

We apologize for being so quiet these last few weeks; it’s been a very busy summer at BCMG!   Here are a few highlights:

 

The Louisiana Claims Association held its annual conference in Baton Rouge in mid-June and the turnout was great!  The three-day conference was informative and insightful, filled with industry news and networking opportunities.

 

With a majority of the BCMG home office staff present, our very own Owner/President, Steve Brown, was recognized with the 2012 Louisiana Claims Person of the Year Award.  This award is such an honor and we are all very proud of Steve!

Pat Brown and Steve Brown

Three Generations- Pat Brown, Mary Katherine Brown, and Steve Brown

 

The celebration continued into the night with the first annual BCMG Summer Soirée, at the home of Steve and Cindy Brown.  The weather threatened all day,but the rain held out that evening and our guests enjoyed great food, delicious drinks, and live music.   We appreciate all of you who came out and hope thatthose of you who couldn’t make it this year will join us next year!

 

 Karen Magee, Rodney Magee, and Mary Katherine Brown

Steve Brown and Louisiana State Treasurer, John Kennedy

 

After a great party, Steve Brown and our Marketing Director, Mary Katherine Brown left the next morning to fly to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Annual Conference.  This was the 75^th Anniversary conference for the Association and they truly outdid themselves!  The conference brought together independent adjusters, insurance carriers, and vendors from across the country (and even outside of the U.S.) totalk about a host of topics relevant to the insurance claims business, and we were even able to squeeze in some time to enjoy the adventures and beauty of Puerto Rico...

 

Preparing to zip line through the Luquillo Rainforest!

 

It has been an exciting few weeks at BCMG and now that the Independence Day holiday is over, its back to work.  We continue to stay busy with daily claims in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as with the storms that seem to be regularly moving across the Midwest, Southeast, and Atlantic Coast.  As always, we seek to keep our existing carrier clients happy, while exploring new opportunities!

 

As always, we look forward to handling any property, casualty, or catastrophe claims services you may have.  Please visit our website for more information at www.brownclaims.com and send any new assignments to contact@brownclaims.com.

 

Have a wonderful week and we look forward to hearing for you!

Louisiana Claims Association 2012 Annual Conference

It's that time again!

The 2012 Louisiana Claims Association Annual Conference and Expo. will be held in Baton rouge, LA June 13-15th.  The conference will be at the newly opened Renaissance Hotel and offers 12 hours of multi-state adjuster continuing education.

Also, we invite you to join BCMG for an evening party for clients and industry friends on Thursday night, June 14th. Formal invitations will be sent in the coming weeks.  We look forward to seeing all of you both at the conference and the BCMG Summer Soiree.

For more information, visit the Louisiana Claims Association website.

SEC Champions, LSU Tigers!

BCMG Owner/President Stephen Brown, Cindy Brown, Bill Sanders, Lauren Brown Sanders, Chris Daniels, and Marketing Director, Mary Katherine Brown

Despite an impressive first half, the Georgia Bulldogs fell short and ended up being another team dominated by the unstoppable LSU Tigers.  All in all, it was a great time for everyone in Atlanta, and we look forward to joining forces once again to beat the Alabama Crimson Tide January 9th in New Orleans!

Louisiana Property Policyholders May Have a Little Something Extra in Their Christmas Stocking!

     
      According to an article posted today on the Insurance Journal's website, Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon is urging policy holders for the last four years, to collect their rebates from the Louisiana Citizens Insurance Corp. Assessment over the last four years.  The deadline is December 31, 2011, to claim the rebates from coverage paid since 2007.
      When it comes to claiming your rebate, Commissioner Donelon says it is quite simple.   "Just fill out the Louisiana Department of Revenue tax form for the year in which you paid the Citizens Assessment and mail it or fax it in with your insurance declaration page showing the assessment has be included in the premium.  The whole process doesn't take more than 10 minutes".  Who doesn't want a little extra money this holiday season?
     
For the full article from the Insurance Journal's website click here.  Also, for additional information from the Louisiana Department of Revenue's website, click here.