SECRETARY
Chris Jacobs
McMartin, Wasek & Associates, Inc.
989-893-0137 |
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Bob Fisher
AAA Insurance
616-975-4211 |
TREASURER
Ron Gibson
Wolverine Mutual Insurance
231-924-9078 |
| BOARD MEMBERS |
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SOUTHEASTERN |
Antilee Stockton
AAA Insurance
734-844-5011 |
Iantha Welch
AAA Insurance
248-836-4277 |
Robert Stephan
State Farm
734-266-3594 |
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WESTERN |
Kathy Easterday
State Farm Insurance Company
616-257-5500 |
Tom Jansen
Frankenmuth Insurance Company
800-234-4433 |
Marcy Boyd
Secura
517-349-0070 |
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NORTHEASTERN |
Chuck McMartin
McMartin, Wasek & Associates
989-893-0137
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Jakie Finnegan
Secura Insurance
586-731-7540 |
Hank Schroeder
Wolverine
231-946-8811 |
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| Previous Workshops and Seminars |
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Seminar 110 - October 14th, 2011
Zehnders of Frankenmuth - 730 South Main Street - Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
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Potential No Fault Reform: “The Good, The Bad, The Ugly"
Peter Kuhnmuench: Executive Director
Insurance Institute of Michigan
334 Townsend Street
Lansing, Michigan 48933
517-371-2880
When to get a Neuropsychological IME?
Manfred F. Greiffenstein, Ph.D.
Psychological Systems, Inc.
32121 Woodward, Suite 201
Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-398 2200
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Seminar 103 - May 2nd, 2008
Eagle Eye Golf Coarse and Conference Center - 115500 Chandler Rd. - Bath, Michigan 48808
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Mortgage Claims and
Foreclosures How they affect both the Property and Liability Adjusters claim file.
Patrick Johnson and Mott
27777 Franklin Rd Suite 1100
Southfield Michigan 48034
248 356-8590
The Forensics of Data Loss and Recovery.
Exposures for the property and Liability Adjuster and what you need to know when adjusting losses involving data Recovery.
Mathew Scott
Senior Technical Consultant
LWG Consulting
1084 Rarig Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219
800 347-4842
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Seminar 102 - October 5, 2007
Zehnders of Frankenmuth - 730 South Main Street - Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
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"Aggravation vs. Preexisting Injury,
What Does the Industry Really Owe?"
Dr. Nancy DeSantis, D.O.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
1777 Axtell Road Suite 107
Troy, MI 48084
PH: (248) 649-0450
"First and Third Party Lawsuits" & "Hot PIP Issues."
James Borin of Garan Lucow Miller
1111 W. Long Lake Rd., Ste. 300
Troy, MI 48098
PH: (248) 641-7600
Steve Gursten of Gursten Law
1111 W. Long Lake Rd., Ste. 300
Troy, MI 48098
PH: (248) 641-7600
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Seminar 101 - April 27, 2007
Eagle Eye Golf Club - 15500 Chandler Rd. East Lansing, MI 48823 - (517) 641-4570 |
"Public Adjusting 101 - The Basics of Understanding and Working with Public Adjusters."
Clare Wasek of McMartin, Wasek & Associates, Inc.
PO Box 2058 Bay City, MI 48707 - (989) 893-0137
Craig Becker and Larry Fucinari of Globe Midwest/Adjusters International
25800 Northwestern Hwy Ste 885 Southfield, MI 48075 - (248) 352-2110
"Evidence 101 - Preserving Evidence to Prevent Spoilage."
Phil Yeager of Hopkins, Curran & Smith
4690 E. Fulton, Ste. 102 Ada, MI 49301 - (616) 949-6252
"Stem Cell Research - The Future and How it Impacts our Industry."
Topics will include what it is and what it means for the insurance industry.
Featured Speakers from Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202 - (313) 577-2424
Featured Speakers from Aastrom Biosciences, Inc.
PO Box 376 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 - (734) 930-5555
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Seminar 100 - October 13th, 2006
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth - 730 South Main Street Frankenmuth, MI 48734 |
"DeVos vs. Granholm: What difference does it make?"
Heather Drake - Manager of State Government Relations for AAA Insurance
120 N. Washington Sqaure #802 - Lansing, MI 48933 - (517) 487-5901
"2006 and beyond... Discussing the issues that face our industry."
Peter Kuhnmuench - Executive Director of the Insurance Institute of Michigan
334 Townsend Street - Lansing, MI 48933 - (517) 371-2880
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Seminar 99 - May 3, 2006
Clarion Hotel - 3600 Dunkel Drive Lansing, MI 48910 |
"Identity Theft - Are you at Risk?"
Topics included how to protect yourself, who to contact if your identity has been
stolen and what steps to take to restore your identity/credit.
Scott Bailey - Director, Technology Risk Management of Jefferson Wells International
4000 Town Center, Suite 725 - Southfield, MI 48075
"Chiropractic Care vs. Physical Care."
Topics included the trends in this area and the current movement of chiropractors
retaining physical therapists on staff.
Dr. Jeffrey Middledorf D.C. D.O. of Middledorf Medical Group PC
5700 East Eleven Mile Road Suite C - Warren,MI 48091-1229 - (586) 558-4482
"Good Faith Claims Handling."
Topics included the consequences of actions that could be construed as bad faith.
Attorney James E. Hoehner - Supervising Practice Leader of Schoolmaster, Hom, Killeen, Siefer, Arene & Hoehn
150 W. Jefferson, Suite 150 - Detroit, Mi 48226 - (313) 237-5666
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Seminar 98 - October 7, 2005
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth - 730 South Main Street - Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734 |
"The history of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association and it's current issues."
Gloria Freeland of Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association
17584 Laural Park Drive North - Livonia, MI 48152 - (734) 953-2779
Dave Campos of Garan, Lucow & Miller
300 Ottawa Ave. NW 8th Floor - Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - (616) 742-5500
"When to use an Arson Dog followed by a live demonstration."
Robert Puddy of Kirby, Bailey & Associates
5800 Gratiot Rd. Ste 101 - Saginaw, MI 48603 - (989) 790-0450
Jeff Wallace of Eastpointe Fire Department
16370 East Nine Mile Rd. - Eastpointe, MI 48021 - (586) 455-5055
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| Previous Speakers |
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Date |
Topic |
Gary McDonald
Magnetic North Consulting Services, Inc.
1345 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Attorney Rob Johnson
Hackney, Grover, Hoover & Bean, PLC
3514 Rivertown Point Court
Suite B Grandville, Michigan 49418
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May 6, 2005 |
"Automobile Black Box Investigations & The Legal Ramifications Involved" - Topics included traffic accident investigations and reconstructions and the legal
ramifications involved. |
Roger Jones
Foremost Insurance Co.
5600 Beach Tree Lane
Caledonia, Michigan 49316
Jim Rutkowski
Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company
P.O. Box 30060
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7560
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May 6, 2005 |
"Subrogation, Not The Red-Headed Step Child" - Topics included background on subrogation, spoliation, utilizing subrogation, NASP (National Association of Subrogation Professional). |
Joseph Weaver CPP, CHPA
Director of Security and Special Investigation
Auto Club Group
1 Auto Club Drive,
Dearborn, MI 48126
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May 6, 2005 |
"Corporate Security" - Topics included the promotion of safety and security in the workplace. |
Dr. Middledorf D.C. D.O.
5700 East Eleven Mile Road
Suite C
Warren, MI 48091-1229
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October 1, 2004 |
"The Independent Medical Examination", Various testing associated with the exam. A "Mock IME" was included. |
Phil Yeager
Hopkins, Curran & Smith, PLLC
4690 East Fulton Street
Suite 102
Ada, MI 49301-8403
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October 1, 2004 |
"Practical Approaches to Claim File Handling Utilizing an Examination Under Oath and How to Keep Your Company off of the Front Page" |
Sue Ann Hong
Director of Diversity
State Farm Insurance Co.
410 East Drive
Marshall MI 49069
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May 7, 2004 |
Handling Claims in the 21st Century in a Diverse Environment
-What Every Claim Professional Needs to Know- |
Curt Egerer P.E.
Egerer Forensic Engineering, LLC
308 Center
Bay City, Michigan 48706
T- 989 891 9000
F- 989 892 9136
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May 7, 2004 |
This course will offer useful tips for determining the cause of property damage. Case studies using actual photos from engineering investigations will be presented. Roofs, swimming pools, chimneys, basements, moisture, code issues, vibration, and more. Both commercial and residential issues. |
Carl Suhr, C.P.A.
Forensic Accountant
McMartin, Wasek & Associates, Inc.
Box 2058
Bay City, Michigan 48707
T- 989 893 0137
F- 989 893 0208
Monica Gregor
Garan Lucow Miller
1111 W. Long Lake Rd Suite 300
Troy, Michigan 48098-6333
T - 248 641 7600
F - 248 641 0222
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May 7, 2004 |
Wage Loss Analysis:
Carl Suhr - An overview of Michigan No-Fault Wage Loss calculations as it pertains Wage Loss calculations as it pertains to claims.
Monica Gregor - will follow with a Michigan No-Fault Update. |
Kenneth Podell, Ph.D., ABPN
Director of Neuropsychology
Henry Ford Behavioral Heath
Henry Ford Heath Systems
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October 3, 2003 |
Neuropsychology 101 |
James Borin
Monica Gregor
Gane Lucow Miller PC
1111 W Long Lake Road, Suite 200
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 641-7600
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October 3, 2003 |
Michigan No Fault & Tort Reform Updates |
Sue Ellen Jurcak, MA, LPC, CDMS, CCM
Medical Care Coordinators, Inc.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
31950 Kelly Rd
Roseville, MI 48066
(586) 294-0770
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May 5, 2003 |
When work is a "Four Letter Word" |
Robert W. Puddy, CFI
Senior Fire Investigator
Kerby, Bailey and Associates, Inc.
5800 Gratiot, Suite 101
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 790-0450
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May 5, 2003 |
Roles of Investigators |
Phil Yeager
Hopkins, Curran & Smith, PLLC
4690 E. Fulton St., Suite 102
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 949-6252
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May 5, 2003 |
Black Holes within the Legal Universe |
Robert J. Scarfone
John B. Geen
Scarfone & Geen PC
Attorneys and Counselors
18000 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230-6235
(313) 343-6600
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October 4, 2002 |
Questionable Wage Loss Claims/Policy Rescission/Current Status of Bad Faith |
Wendel DeBruim, Vice President - Claims
Wolverine Mutual Insurance
1 Wolverine Way
Dowaglac, MI 49047
(800) 733-3320 |
May 3, 2002 |
Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association Updates |
George
F. Curran III, CHMM,
Attorney and Counselor
Environmental and Insurance Counseling
Hopkins, Curran & Smith PLLC
28899 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 316
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 213-2900
(606) 949-6252 (Ada, MI office)
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May 3, 2002 |
Mold & Mildew Claims |
Lou Salazar, CIO
EAW Technology Services
17800 Newburgh Rd. Ste. 101
Livonia, MI 48152
(734) 634-1777 |
May 3, 2002 |
Web Site Resources |
Plunkett & Cooney
243 West Congress, Suite 800
Detroit, MI 48226-3260
(313) 965-3900 |
October 5, 2001 |
Mock Trials in the 20th Century |
Paul H. Johnson, Jr.
Attorney at Law
Patrick, Johnson & King, PC
1100 American Center
27777 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248)356-8590 |
May 4, 2001 |
Extra Contractual Issues and Bad Faith |
Walter O. Herndon, Jr.
Herndon & Associates
36135 Schoolcraft
Livonia, MI 48150
(800) 961-2909 |
May 4, 2001 |
The Latest Technology in Vehicle Theft
Deterrent Systems & Everything you Wanted to Know About Utilizing an Expert Witness on
a Subrogation Claim |
Stephen C. Rhodes, Ph.D.
Department of Communication
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5318
(616) 387-3133 |
May 4, 2001 |
What's Your Conflict Management Style? How
to Handle Conflict Resolution |
Jim M. Huff
Attorney at Law
Employers Reinsurance Corporation
5200 Metcalf
P.O. Box 2991
Overland Park, KS 66201
(913) 767-5595 |
October 6, 2000 |
Auto Liability Trends |
Burr Smith
Community Safety Services
AAA
One Auto Club Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 336-1413 |
October 6, 2000 |
Road Rage and Defensive Driving |
Daniel T. Marsano
Director of Special Investigations
Prudential Insurance Company
13957 Hall Road, Suite #332
Shelby Township, MI 48315
(810) 254-9515 |
May 5, 2000 |
In Search of the Truth Analysis and Evaluation of the Interview Process |
Jerome V. Eck, PE
Packer Engineering Inc.
1116 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48083-1934
(248) 689-5870 |
May 5, 2000 |
Biomechanical Engineering and Injury
Causation |
Joel DeKracker
Ken Shelley Associates
Fire & Explosion Investigations |
May 5, 2000 |
Fire Investigation for the Claims Person |
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