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NIAA - 9/5/2006 7:31:00 PM
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Tom_Toll
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Opportunities? They are all around us ... There is power lying latent everywhere waiting for the observant eye to discover it.
Orison Swett Marden
Many of you know me and many only know me as a moderator on CADO. Having an association, as we are planning, will in no way affect CADO. Always continue to post on CADO.
The intent is to form, or actually we have formed, National Insurance Adjusters Association. We are in the process of doing many things to benefit you, the adjuster. You would not believe the number of e-mails I am receiving with offers of assistance and participation and they are very much appreciated. We have a way to go, but we are on the road to success.
There are going to be the naysayer attacking what we are doing. We must indulge them as a matter or courtesy and diplomacy. That’s part of NIIA. Many of you newer adjusters and older adjusters have preached that an association should be formed. Here it is. Now, stand up and be counted. I fear some of you may not understand me, as I do not and never will mince words. That’s just a part of my personality and of course being an ol fart.
Roy Estes has founded this organization and asked me to be interim president, which I gladly accepted. I suspect a new president will be voted on every one or two years. We do not want this association to be one of the good ol boys associations, and I feel you don't either.
Dave Hood will be interim VP. Dave has a tremendous background and is very knowledgeable in the adjusting arena. All board members have a positive background and will work hard to make this association one of the best, if not the best, for the ordinary adjuster. New board member appointments will be made and announced.
More to follow!!
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RE: NIAA - 9/5/2006 8:46:37 PM
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Dimechimes
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Best Wishes on your new endeavor created with nothing but THE BEST of intentions to seek quality improvements for all professional independent adjusters. We Support you!
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RE: NIAA - 9/5/2006 11:59:07 PM
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katadj
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The longest journey begins with the first step.
NIAA is one small step for mankind but a GIANT leap forward for our profession.
The timing is right, the opportunities are there, and it took but one man to push the ball, Thanks Roy.
For as many years as CADO has been in place, and which will continue to be the leading source of information, we have made many futile attempts to "organize" , all to no avail.
We all now have a chance to sing in the choir. To be heard by the ones that need to listen. A lonely single voice is difficult to hear, but a chorus, coral and choir, WILL be listened to.
Take it , or leave it, as you see fit, but 2 years from now, I'm betting dollars to donuts, if you don't take it, you will wish you did.
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RE: NIAA - 9/6/2006 12:45:05 AM
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Gale
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Best of luck with your new organization. Congrats on selecting a name with fewer than 50 words.
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RE: NIAA - 9/6/2006 9:44:07 AM
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Tom_Toll
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Chat last night was very informative. We had 26 members on at one time, a new CADO record. The majority were excited at this opportunity to join an adjuster's association. I have recieved many e-mails from names I have not heard that are eager to participate in the association. It appears this will actually be a viable association, working on the behalf of all licensed cat adjusters. Thank you for your overwhelming support. Keep the e-mails coming. Your names are going onto a list to contact as soon as the final steps are taken.
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RE: NIAA - 9/6/2006 2:05:03 PM
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MRichardson
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Can't seem to get onto the Web site, is there a problem with it?
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RE: NIAA - 9/6/2006 5:50:09 PM
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Tom_Toll
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What web site. If you speak of NIAA it will not be up for a while. Lots of work going on with it.
< Message edited by Tom_Toll -- 9/6/2006 7:34:50 PM >
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RE: NIAA - 9/7/2006 5:37:46 AM
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MRichardson
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Saw the www.NIAA.US on the other thread and thought it was a web site...sorry.
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RE: NIAA - 9/7/2006 2:14:48 PM
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Tom_Toll
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No problem Mike. I tried to open it too, LOL.
Trade Mark and articles of Incorporation will be filed within a week. We are filing as a non-profit organization, for all that are interested. The ball is rolling, but all this takes a little time. We have a lot of folks working on this and other issues.
As Helen Palmer is going to be working on the web site, we are taking the burden off her shoulders as Sec./Treas. Linda Asberry has accepted that position and will be a wonderful asset to us all. Linda is tops and a wonderful, caring person. She loves this industry and will work conscientiously at developing NAII to what it needs to be, a body of informed adjusters who will be totally represented by NAII.
We have a gentleman who has a broad legislative background who has volunteered his services in promoting our association at the political level. As soon as I hear that he has accepted, his name will be added to the roster on chair persons.
Everything is looking very good. I still continue to get e-mails as how to join. That information will be available very soon. All necessary State and Federal forms must be filed first, so be patient, please. I know you're anxious.
Some have asked how the dues money will be spent. There has already been a big expenditure filing all necessary documents. All your officers and board members are on a voluntary basis, but we eventually will hire a part time Executive Director, which will require payment. The Director will be a retired adjuster at least that is what we anticipate. It would not be a full time job, so some of you retirees with this background please consider this.
You will receive an accounting of all expenditures through the NAII web site on a bi-yearly basis. This is a non-profit organization, so expenditures will be watched very carefully and no funds will be wasted.
Stay tuned!!!!!!!!
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RE: NIAA - 9/7/2006 3:06:26 PM
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Tom, it was real nice to hear that Linda has stepped up to take on a considerable role in the organization. In another thread of "missing names", Linda wasn't there, and she was one of the first I thought of in a worrysome type of way, of 'names' you don't see on CADO much anymore. She has always been a great contributor and a straight up respectable lady. She will be a true asset to the organization.
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RE: NIAA - 9/7/2006 3:19:36 PM
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MRichardson
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Thanks Tom, look forward to joining and offering any help my 20 + years in the business can be to you.
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RE: NIAA - 9/7/2006 10:47:38 PM
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I too wanted to thank you all for your kind participation, To all the Board members, the highly qualified committee members, and all those who want to make a positive difference in our industry. We are currently making a list of all of those who desire to be apart of your Association NIAA. YOU will make all the difference in our Industry, and it will be YOU who will finally have a voice and an opinion that counts toward some things that are for the betterment of all involved. BOTTOM LINE YOU ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE WORLD, and YOU MATTER!
I have worked tirelessly to make this a reality, And will CONTINUE to Work Tirelessly to make this a reality. I want all of you to know, whether you know me or not, that what is important to me, is US. I expect that NIAA will impact every level of thew Insurance Industry in a positive manner, and I pray the effect of my efforts will be heard and be a goal of everyone, having anything to do with the Insurance Adjusting Business.
It makes no difference who you are, EVERYONE that has anything to do with the Adjusting Business can and Hopefully will be apart of your Association. IMMEDITE GOAL IS 1000 Members! WE AREADY HAVE A NICE LIST STARTED, GET ON BOARD!
I expect that From the Policy Holders, The Carriers, The Vendors, The Agents, The Commissioners, The legislators will all see the good and positive things we all as one voice and one large and VERY IMPORTANT part of the Insurance Business, ARE HERE, and DESIRE NOTHING LESS THAN WHAT IS GOOD, POSITIVE, and EFFECTIVE for Everyone in the Loop of Claims Adjusting.
There are issues we WILL DEAL WITH, and We will DEAL with these issues ON AN Equally GOOD, POSITIVE, AND EFFECTIVE MANNER. We will continue to Keep you all Informed. We are working VERY HARD to Make it TANGIBLE and are Near there.
Thanks, YOUR FRIEND
Roy Estes
< Message edited by PORTASATGUY -- 9/16/2006 10:36:11 AM >
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RE: NIAA - 9/8/2006 12:47:57 PM
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Tom_Toll
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I wish to advise all who read CADO as an informative source of information, that Roy Cupps, webmaster of CADO, has nothing to do with the formation of NIAA Roy will continue to provide adjusters and guests with vital information dedicated to the world of insurance adjusting. Roy Cupps has been commended for the effort and time he has donated to this industry. I commend him once again for his love of adjusters and the help he has provided this industry.
I just wanted everyone to be aware that Roy Cupps has no direct involvement with NIAA. We use CADO as a source to advise and put forth information related to NIAA. I highly recommend that CADO be used as a tool for information and that should continue as always.
Thanks Roy Cupps
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RE: NIAA - 9/12/2006 4:23:22 PM
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Tom_Toll
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Everything is progressing nicely. It does require and lot of work to get an association of this sort running. As soon as the progress allows, announcement of the web site will be made and at that time, we will be accepting membership.
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RE: NIAA - 9/12/2006 9:29:58 PM
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racko
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I don't know about anyone else, but what specific objectives/plans/goals are in this charter that we have yet to see? I'm interested in climbing up into the tree house, but how strong & long will the rope be? It concerns me that there has not been more reaction to the announcement.
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RE: NIAA - 9/13/2006 3:05:58 AM
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Congrats!!! Sorry I couldn't be of more help in getting started with the web site. Very excited to see where this will go.
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RE: NIAA - 9/13/2006 7:09:35 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: racko
but how strong & long will the rope be?
A rope is only as strong as its individual threads. It’s up to each participant to add their strength, which collectively becomes a strong, reliable, enduring rope. Let us each vow not to be the "weakest link"!!!
~M~
(And please know that I'm not pointing any fingers, just responding to that question, rhetorical as it may have been!)
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RE: NIAA - 9/13/2006 9:24:39 AM
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Tom_Toll
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Racko, the rope will belong to all members and that will determine its strength. The goals of NIAA will be outlined shortly. The primary goal is to unite adjusters through one voice and to offer training and guidance where needed. We will have a legislative committee headed by an individual who knows what he is doing. We will be able to have grievance committees to represent adjusters who do not get paid and approach that probem on a legitimate basis. There is just too much involved to discuss it here on CADO. This is Roy's site and we will soon have our own so all can be seen.
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RE: NIAA - 9/13/2006 9:29:13 AM
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Gale
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A legislative committee is a must to make lasting change. It will be hard but doable. Keep up the good work.
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RE: NIAA - 9/13/2006 2:58:50 PM
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katadj
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Racko:
The initial outline of the organization can be found @ http://www.catadjuster.org/forum/tm.asp?m=27124
As with any undertaking, there are always a myriad of issues, problems, solutions to be considered, and tons of work to be done. Remember, this is a VOLUNTEER program by those that have elected to participate. There is no pay, no benefits no nothing, except lots of time and effort.
Is the initial posting, complete in all respects, of course not. Look at it as a claim, you see what you see, and write what you write. That is not the be-all and end-all of the claim. There are always possibilities, such as a file being returned, an insured hiring a PA or a lawyer, a supplement filed, the carrier denying coverage and many other possible scenarios.
The object lesson is that there are people that wish to be heard, that have been injured in some manner, that want this profession to be recognized for it's worth. The problem has always been that NO ONE wanted to stick their proverbial necks out or had the cajoles to do it.
Now that we have all of the pieces in place, it is a matter of assembling this jig-saw puzzle, finding the right people to volunteer for the various committees and having those that volunteer actually perform. And , of course have they that choose to join, do so.
It is not unlike manning a 30,000 claim storm. You need organization, office, utilities, communications, equipment, adjusters, examiners, billers, and leaders. And thats just for openers.
If we all have a small bit of patience, (after all it has been 10 years since this was first proposed), all the pieces will fit, and we can enjoy the accomplishment.
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