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Volume XXV • Number IV 

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- see page 7 

Meza Delivers Message of Oversight of Industry 

and Cooperation by CDI at April SCA - see page 5

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Sacramento Claims Association News Network • May 2018 

Sacramento Claims Association 

2018 SCA Executive Staff 

President Vice President Secretary Treasurer 

Steve Moore 

Barrish Pelham & Associates 

smoore@barrish.com 

Jack Corry 

Water, Smoke & Mold Removal 

jack@watersmokemold.com 

Nanette Larsen 

Unified Investigations 

nlarsen@uis-usa.com 

Mathieu Schwartz 

Hanover Insurance 

mathieuschwartz@hotmail.com 

Golf Tournament Committee 

2018 SCA Board of Directors 

Bryan Harrison 

Jackie Irrgang 

Association News Network, Inc. CRDN of Capitol Corridor 

bryan@associationnewsnetwork.com jackie.irrgang@crdn.com 

Andrea Latimer 

RegasGroup 

andrealatimer@regasgroup.com 

The Claims Conference of Northern California Planning Committee 

announced some exciting news this week: 

CCNC's Silver-lining 25th Anniversary conference will be August 

28-30, 2018 at The Village at Squaw Valley, in beautiful Lake Tahoe, 

CA! Look for more information soon on how to register. It will be the 

most memorable conference yet! 

Rob Sedgwick 

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Reservations/Membership 

Ashley Ramsey 

Duarte Construction 

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Jim McCurley 

RGL Forensic Accountants 

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Jason Kettlehut 

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Tami Umland 

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CCNC To Celebrate 25 Years at Squaw Valley, 

Lake Tahoe August 28-30, 2018 

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April Showers Bring “Meza” Flowers 


MAY 2018 • Volume XXV • Number IV 

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“The Sacramento Claims Association is a professional organization 

fostering contact and communication among its members and 

others in the insurance claims industry. The cornerstone of the Sacramento 

Claims Association is rooted in four primary areas: Education; 

Charitable; Communication; and Social.” 

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May 2018 Message from 

SCA President 

Steve Moore, PE, CASp 

The SCA just held its annual 

educational luncheon, and it 

was a major success! Mr. Peter 

Meza of the California Department 

of Insurance thrilled the 

more than 30 SCA Members 

and guests with a compact and 

powerful presentation discussing the innerworkings 

of property claims and the CDI. 

Mr. Meza offered a lot of “insider” knowledge for our vendor 

members including information on a State sponsored forum where 

insurance carriers can “interview” vendors and suppliers for future 

potential claims work! Peter was energetic and informative and 

answered a lot of great questions from the attendees. Thank you 

Peter for making the trip and spending time with our association! 

It’s here! The SCA Golf Tournament is here! Or as Bruce Buffer 

would say, “IT’S TIME!!!”. Friday, May 11, 2018, at Turkey Creek 

Golf Course, the SCA will hold its annual golf tournament. 

Once again this year, the SCA welcomes the Sacramento Firefighters 

Burn Institute as the charity associated with this great event. 

We are anticipating a packed house so make sure to have your SCA 

Membership paid in full for 2018 and get a foursome into the fray! 

Oh, and do not forget about your fancy derby hat! That’s right, this 

year’s theme is the Kentucky Derby and I expect to see mint julips 

and unbelievably extravagant hats! 

Keep your eyes on the horizon for a Mayahuel mixer in June and 

our annual River Cats game in July! Looking forward to crazy hats, 

long drives, eagle putts, and big SCA Member smiles! 

See you soon! 

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Schedule of 

Upcoming Events 

Friday, May 11, 2018 

Annual SCA Golf Tourney 

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- see page 7 

Thursday, June 14, 2018 

SCA Cocktail Reception - 

Tequila Museo Mayahuel 

- see page 5 

Friday, July 13, 2018 

SCA Night @ The Rivercats 

@ Raley Field 

- see page 5 

Aug 28-30, 2018 

25th Annual CCNC 

Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe! 

- see page 2 

Thursday, Oct 11, 2018 

3rd Annual SCA Top Golf Adventure 

- stayed tuned for detail 

Thursday, Dec 13, 2018 

Annual SCA Charitable Giving Luncheon 

- stayed tuned for detail


Meza Delivers Message of Oversight of Industry 

and Cooperation by CDI at April SCA 

By Bryan Harrison 

The Sacramento Claims Association 

was pleased to present Mr. Peter 

Meza, of the California Department 

of Insurance, as our special guest 

speaker for the April 12, 2018 educational 

luncheon meeting. 

Mr. Meza, who came up through 

the industry, with extensive stints as 

both a claims adjuster and an agent, 

is now an Associate Insurance Compliance 

Officer with the CDI. He focused 

a good part of the first segment 

of his presentation on the inner workings 

of the DOI, providing some new 

good information for all involved, adjusters 

and vendors, regarding claims, 

and some of the department’s priorities 

in oversight of regulations. He 

explained the importance and necessity 

of claims personnel setting reserves 

for their losses. 

Mr. Meza also spent some time 

discussing a new diversity initiative 

program. The CDI’s web site 

explains that “The Insurance Diversity 

Initiative (IDI) was established 

by Insurance Commissioner 

Dave Jones in 2011 in an effort to 

focus on diversity issues within 

California’s $310 billion insurance 

industry.” Meza showed stats outlining 

some of the results of surveys 

they’ve done of registered 

carriers in the state. 

“Setting reserves is a big deal for 

claims adjusters,” he said. Each 

claim must have established parameters 

that binds the carrier to the value 

of their collective losses. From a 

vendor standpoint, that means that estimates 

on repairs must be as accurate And, in his conclusion, he touched 

as possible for the adjuster to properly on “Proximate Cause Law”, statdo 

their job. continued page 6 

SCA Family Night @ 

The Rivercats 

Friday, July 13, 2018 

Details 

to 

follow 

Raley Field

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Meza at April SCA 

continued from page 5 

ing importance of looking to what 

led to the cause of a specific peril. 

“Look to the cause of the peril - 

for example,” he said, “fire led to 

the mud slides (in So. Cal).” 

Peter Meza provided a top-notch 

presentation for the SCA membership. 

Monte Routon (above center), of American Leak Detection, was among a good sized 

crowd at the April 12, 2018 SCA Educational luncheon meeting 


SCA President, Steve Moore, thanked guest speaker, Peter Meza, of the California Department 

of Insurance, for his insightful and informative presentation at the April 12, 2018 

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Commissioner sponsored bills addressing underinsurance for disaster survivors clear Committee 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced 

that two bills he sponsored which are designed to help prevent homeowners 

from being underinsured when disaster strikes passed the Assembly Insurance 

Committee today with a unanimous, bipartisan vote. Assembly Bill 1797 

(Levine) and Assembly Bill 1875 (Wood) will help homeowners avoid being 

underinsured-a terrible problem faced by many survivors of the 2017 fires. 

“These bills are designed to help fire and mudslide survivors avoid the huge 

financial burden of being underinsured and unable to afford to rebuild by tens 

of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars,” said Commissioner Jones. 

“They offer California consumers more peace of mind knowing that if disaster 

strikes their insurance coverage should be sufficient to cover the costs of rebuilding 

and they will be able to move forward with certainty. I am pleased the 

Assembly Insurance Committee recognized the need for this legislation and 

am hopeful the full Legislature will agree and pass these important consumer 

protection bills.” 

Underinsurance is one of the most significant problems facing fire and mudslide 

survivors in the aftermath of the 2017 firestorms. According to a survey conducted 

by United Policyholders following the 2017 North Bay fires, 66 percent 

of survivors were underinsured on the dwelling portion of their claim and 47 

percent were underinsured on the contents portion of their claim. 

AB 1797 is aimed at making sure that homeowners are given an updated replacement 

cost estimate for their home. Current regulations require a complete 

and comprehensive estimate of the cost to replace a home when a replacement 

estimate is provided by the insurer, but state law does not mandate that insurers 

produce or regularly update a replacement cost calculation. 

AB 1797 would require insurers to either provide a policyholder with a full 

replacement cost estimate every other year or apply an inflation factor to the 

dwelling limit at each renewal and clearly offer the consumer the option to 

obtain a full replacement cost estimate. 

AB 1875 addresses confusion surrounding extended replacement cost coverage 

(ERC). Almost all insurance companies offer ERC, which allows property 

owners to purchase limits above the replacement cost policy limits, which are 

typically based upon the insurance company’s estimated cost of replacement. 

However, those ERC limits can vary dramatically from the low of a 20 percent 

option to higher options of 50, 75, or 100 percent. Many consumers are never 

provided these options by insurers nor are they told how the coverage options, 

if available, would impact their premiums. AB 1875 would require an insurer 

who does not provide at least 50 percent ERC to help direct the consumer 

to an insurer that does. This will give consumers reasonable options against 

underinsurance. 

Commissioner approves first coverage to protect property owners leasing to cannabis industry 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced 

May 1, 2018 that he has approved the first insurance coverage for commercial 

landlords that addresses risks specific to renting to cannabis businesses. 

California Mutual Insurance Company is the first insurer in the state approved 

to add Lessor's Risk coverage for property owners who are exposed to specific 

risks resulting from cannabis related business activities of their commercial 

tenants. 

"As Insurance Commissioner, my goal is to make sure all Californians have 

insurance protection-including the legalized cannabis businesses in California," 

said Commissioner Jones. "I want to make sure that when consumers shop in 

cannabis businesses, when investors and owners invest in cannabis businesses, 

when vendors sell to cannabis businesses, and when landlords rent to cannabis 

businesses, there is insurance coverage available to cover everyone from losses. 

I encourage more insurance companies to follow California Mutual Insurance 

Company's lead and file insurance programs to fill the gaps in coverage for 

the cannabis industry." 

Lessor's Risk coverage provides liability and property insurance for commercial 

property owners who lease building space to commercial tenants. Specific 

commercial activities and businesses addressed by this coverage include 

cannabis labs, product manufacturing, cultivation, and dispensary operations. 

Commissioner Jones launched an initiative last year to encourage commercial 

insurance companies to write insurance to fill coverage gaps for the cannabis 

industry. As a result of Jones' initiative, the first filing and approval of commercial 

insurance for the cannabis industry was announced in November of last 

year and the first surety bond program for the industry was announced in February. 

Today's announcement is another first - the first insurance for commercial 

landlords renting to cannabis businesses. The availability of this insurance 

will reduce barriers to obtaining leased space faced by the cannabis industry. 

Last week, Commissioner Jones renewed his call for insurers to offer insurance 

products for California's legalized cannabis industry in the wake of published 

reports that President Trump has abandoned Attorney General Jeff Sessions' 

policy on federal law enforcement of cannabis. Jones sent a formal letter to 

California insurers encouraging them to fill insurance gaps for California's 

cannabis businesses. Jones has convened meetings between commercial 

insurance executives and cannabis business owners to educate the insurance 

industry about the sophistication, professionalism and risk management of the 

cannabis industry. Jones has also organized tours for insurance executives at 

cannabis businesses. 

In October of last year, Jones held a first-in-the-nation public hearing to 

identify insurance gaps faced by the cannabis industry. Cannabis businesses 

and insurance industry representatives testified about the limited availability 

of insurance for cannabis businesses. The hearing revealed that while there is 

insurance available from surplus lines insurers, coverage is limited in scope 

and, until the approval announced last November, commercial carriers were 

not yet writing insurance. Jones also announced that department staff would 

be allocated to expedite cannabis insurance filings.


Sacramento Claims Association News Network Services Directory 

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ATTORNEYS - DEFENSE 

NAGELEY, MEREDITH & MILLER, INC. - Greg Meredith 

8801 Folsom Boulevard Suite 172 (916) 386-8282 • Fax (916) 386-8952 

Sacramento, CA 95826 

GMeredith@NMLawFirm.com 

PORTER SCOTT - Lindsay A. Goulding 

350 University Avenue, Suite 200 www.porterscott.com • 916.929.1481 ext. 470 

Sacramento, CA 95825 lgoulding@porterscott.com • Fax: (916) 927-3706 

CONTRACTORS-ASBESTOS/LEAD/MOLD REMEDIATION 

A-1 REMEDIATION - David Brooks 

4270 Pell Drive dave@a1remediation.com • (916) 568-7624 

Sacramento, CA 95838 www.A1remediation.com • Fax (916) 568-7639 

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 

JM ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - John Moore & the JM Team 

PO Box 2189 www.jmenvironmental.net • (916) 726-0304 

Granite Bay, CA 95746-2189 Fax (916) 726-0340 

LAWTON CONSTRUCTION - Brett Lawton 

P. O. Box 6026 www.LawtonConstruction.com • (916) 434-9280 

Auburn, CA 95604 866-990-5150 •Fax (916) 434-2590 

P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut 

1588 Santa Ana Ave. www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 565-1700 


www.pwsei.com • jasonk@pwsei.com 

SELECT ENVIRONMENTAL – Blake Roath 

Mold, Asbestos, Lead & General Demolition 

5037 College Oak Drive, Suite C selectenviro@gmail.com (916) 256-3899 

Sacramento, CA 95841 www.selectenvironmental.org Fax (916) 486-1357 

CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL 

TUCKNOTT ELECTRIC CO. - Robert A. Tucknott, CFLC 

Forensic Electrical Expert bob@tucknott.com • (925) 931-0800 

www.Tucknott.com • Fax (925) 931-0817 

CONTRACTORS - GENERAL/RESTORATION 

BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 

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DH CONSTRUCTION - Ken Daley/Robert King 

4324 Orange Grove Ave. www.DHfirerestoration.com • (916) 481-3297 


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FITE & COMPANY CONSTRUCTION - Jeff Black 

9857 Horn Rd jblack@fiteproperties.com • (916) 366-5695 

Sacramento, CA 95827 Fax (916) 361-9043 

JP GALLAGHER CONSTRUCTION, INC. - Jack Gallagher (916) 722-0623 

6380 Tupelo Dr., # 8 jack@jpgallagherconst.com • Mobile (916) 846-0623 

Citrus Heights, CA 95621 www.jpgallagherconst.com • Fax (916) 722-0624 

HALDEMAN CONSTRUCTION - Jason Haldeman 

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PROBILT CONSTRUCTION - Roger Kolb 

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Sacramento, CA 95820 Fax (916) 455-1783 

WINGARD CONSTRUCTION - Bror Wingard 24 Hr. Em (925) 383-5618 

One-Call Contractor for all your Lodi office: (209) 368-2464 

reconstruction needs email@wingardconstruction.com • Concord: (925) 689-9322 

CONTRACTORS - MICROBIAL REMEDIATION 

ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP - Ed Work 

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P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut 

1588 Santa Ana Ave. www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 565-1700 


www.pwsei.com • jasonk@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. 

UNIFIED INVESTIGATIONS & SCIENCES - Michael OConnor, P.E. 

Civil, Structural, Electrical, (916) 640-0640 

Mechanical, Fire O&C, Repair Plans 

www.uis-usa.com 

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING & CONSULTING 

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 

FLOOR COVERING 

MASTERS WHOLESALE - Jeff Lovelace 

2504 Mercantile Dr. jlovelace@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-6728 

Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3894 

LEAK DETECTION/PLUMBING 

AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - Monte Routon 

P.O. Box 525 aldsacto@yahoo.com • (916) 331-6443 

Fair Oaks, CA 95628 

www.AmericanLeakDetect.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 

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LEAK DETECTION/PLUMBING - CONTINUED 

MASTERS WHOLESALE - Mike LaVerdure 

2504 Mercantile Dr. mlaverdure@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-0423 


OVERSPRAY REMOVAL 

NATIONWIDE OVERSPRAY REMOVAL - Eric Gerencser 

Benicia, California www.overspray.net • (925) 408-5909 

Safe Overspray Removal eric@overspray.net • (800) 345-1269 

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 

CRDN@signclean.net 

FRSTeam - Mike Jones 

910 Striker Ave. Ste E (916) 997-8119 


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Auburn, CA 95604 866-990-5150 •Fax (916) 434-2590 

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 

WINDOW COVERING 

MASTERS WHOLESALE - Jeff Lovelace 

2504 Mercantile Dr. jlovelace@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-6728 



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Take in the morning air, so fine... 

By Bryan Harrison, Association News Network Publisher 

“May Flowers”. I wrote a song by that name back 

when my dad was passing, in 2005. An insurance 

claims adjuster from way back, he had what I 

perceived as a somewhat rare opportunity to 

prepare for his end. Whether that meant reviewing 

his own case, or simply making the most of 

every last breath, I hoped he would embrace the 

opportunity, just as I would hope I could find within myself to do 

when my time comes. The task did not come easy for him. 

“Open your window one last time, take in the morning 

air so fine, go out on a high... May flowers bloom in bold, 

bright colors from red to gold, cast off your fears, let ‘em go.” 

I remember that song every year about this time, and perform it as a tribute 

to him whenever I get the chance. Best I can say is, make the most of your 

days. We all strive to be better people and, for those in this industry arguably 

more than many others, helping others in their time of need is what you do. 

Take time to enjoy, and experience all you can. 

East Bay Claims Association is featuring guest speaker Seth Harrison (no relation) 

as their May 9th guest speaker. Mr. Harrison has planned a presentation 

he calls “Claims Settlement Satisfaction Paradox: Learning to Fall in Love With 

Our Jobs Again”. Let’s do it! Sign-up now at: www.EastBayClaims.org. 

EBCA is also holding their 17th annual Golf Tournament Friday, July 27, 2018. 

It’s an ‘80s Theme, back at Eagle Vines Golf Club in Napa 

Sacramento Claims is holding their annual Golf Tournament this next Friday, 

May 11th. “Kentucky Derby” is the theme this year, being held again at Turkey 

Creek Golf Course in Lincoln. You can still get in on it. Go to: www. 

SacramentoClaims.org. Should be a big fun day! 

Mid-Valley Claims Association is foregoing a May meeting. Their next luncheon 

meeting Friday, June 15, 2018 and July 20th, with a Bowling Tournament 

fund-raiser event planned for September. Go to: www.MidValleyClaims.org 

May flowers represent the beauty of new and resurgent life. May you find your 

own beauty from the inside out. 

Warm regards, 

Bryan 

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Membership Drive for 2018 

Is On! - Join/Renew Now 

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 $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. 

Sign up or renew now at www.SacramentoClaims.org.

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