The property insurance and claims industry faces complex challenges when assessing earthquake damage in California's quake-prone environment. Having the right set of tools and knowledge can help earthquake damage assessors more accurately determine claims in the state and ensure fair outcomes for both policyholders and insurers.
At the PLRB Claims Conference & Insurance Services Expo in Boston, Exponent's Buildings and Structures Principal Engineer Morgan Griffith, P.E., will help assessors improve their inspection skills with cutting-edge insights and discuss when to work with a technical consultant. Learn more and register below.
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"Earthquake Claims Handling: California Accreditation"
MONDAY, MARCH 18 | 10:30 A.M.-12 P.M. EDT
TUESDAY, MARCH 19 | 3:30-5 P.M. EDT
Speaker: Morgan Griffith, P.E., Principal Engineer, Buildings and Structures
Key takeaways:
- Recognize what earthquake damage looks like to complete a full scope of damages
- Properly use earthquake shaking intensity maps in the analysis of earthquake damage
- Find and use inspection checklists that will help ensure a thorough inspection of a structure was completed
- Decide what earthquake damage you can scope on your own and when to involve a technical consultant
For more information, learn about Exponent's Buildings and Structures expertise or connect with our team to set up a meeting.
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