Dedicated to maintaining the most advanced industry accreditations, PCG Consulting is attending and exhibiting at the Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) Conference (WIND) January 23-26 in Orlando. WIND is a national educational member association for property claims management and insurance claims professionals. PCG Building Consultants specialize in large loss claims investigations, estimates and scope assessments for carriers, attorneys and commercial property owners throughout the U.S. The annual event includes education credits, classes, presentations, and networking. PCG is exhibiting in booth #707 and team members will also gain recertification to the WIND Appraiser Certification Program® and WIND Umpire Certification Program®.
The annual WIND Conference provides professional development, training, certifications, and networking opportunities to the insurance claims industry. Attendees include claims adjusters, staff and company adjusters, attorneys, restoration professionals, contractors, engineers, underwriters and forensic accountants.
“We work with attorneys, carriers and commercial policyholders throughout the nation on a variety of large loss claims. We’re committed to continuous education and advanced accreditations to continue to provide the most advanced level of service to our customers.”
– Jake Holt, President of Sales and Partner at PCG Consulting
The event kicks off on Jan. 23 with courses on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Adjuster Certification workshops, Xactimate courses, Symbility workshop, and a networking event at Top Golf in Orlando. Day two features a keynote presentation on seasonal Atlantic hurricane predictions and a proposed new hurricane categorization scale by keynote speaker Phil Klotzbach, Ph.D., Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University. Day three includes workshops, insurance claim updates and case law. See the full conference agenda.
The WIND Umpire Certification Program was founded in 2003 and is the first curriculum devoted to training professionals who serve as umpires in property insurance appraisals. The WIND Certified Appraiser Program promotes the ethical practices of property insurance appraisers and launched in 2012. Real-life scenarios are utilized in both classes to promote discussion of the duties and responsibilities of each role. In the appraiser course, common issues and problems that often arise are addressed, as well as effective methods and techniques to facilitate an appraisal from beginning to conclusion. The umpire classes focus on ethics and professionalism, process, case law, and the “how to” of acting as an umpire, as well as techniques, forms and awards. The classes also include a discussion of ethical considerations and changes in case law impacting the appraisal process.
PCG also holds certifications including Xactimate Level 3 Mastery, Haag Certified Inspector, Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), and National Insurance Crime Training Academy (NICTA).
About PCG Consulting
PCG Consulting has over 20 years of experience managing large loss insurance claims. Our licensed Building Consultants provide independent expertise that includes claim investigation, expert witness testimony, forensic damage assessment, dispute resolution, mediation, appraisal, umpire, and estimating services to property managers, commercial properties, attorneys and insurance carriers throughout the nation. Learn more at https://www.consultpcg.com/.
About Windstorm Insurance Network
The Windstorm Insurance Network, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing education, training, and promoting a cooperative dialogue among professionals concerned with property and windstorm insurance claims issues. The Windstorm Insurance Network promotes awareness of property and windstorm insurance claims issues through the application of educational initiatives, shared member resources, and technology designed to support and improve the professional delivery of property and windstorm-related insurance claims services. To learn more, visit www.WindNetwork.com.
