Introduction

Evaluating & Estimating Water Damage Restoration and Mold Claims is intended to help claims professionals understand water intrusion investigations, mold management, and estimating the costs of restoration. We handle a surprising number of these claims-gone-bad through the litigation process.

Investigating building leaks is a well-developed profession with its own collection of professional consensus standards governing best practices, and we will explain them.

Mold is a health concern for immunocompromised people. When found in the built environment it means there is a moisture problem that needs to be professionally diagnosed, solved, and remediated. There are professional standards for water mitigation... making sure mold does not grow when water has suddenly been introduced into a building, and for remediation when it is found.

Cost estimating is a profession with specialized skills, training, education, and certifications; but it is not rocket science. There is some math, so it is scary to many people. There are many moving parts to a remediation estimate, including one from Xactimate, but the idea is simple: What does it take to restore the building? We will explain all of this as simply and clearly as possible.

Learning Objectives

• Review the process of investigating water damage claims.

• Explain the dangers of mold and how they can be avoided.

• Understand the process of estimating restoration costs.

• Learn about evaluating cost estimates from other parties.

• Discuss the use of Xactimate.

Program Outline

1. Introduction

2. Investigating Water Intrusion Claims

3. The Dangers of Mold

4. Understanding Estimating

5. Evaluating Estimates by Others

6. Conclusion

Our Panel

Continuing Education Credit

A disclaimer that this webinar requires you to answer all polling questions to receive continuing education credit. Credit will not be given to those who miss a polling question, or to those that are determined to be inattentive by On24's software. Some states require an affidavit for credit eligibility, which will be sent to the appropriate attendees via email after the webinar. This affidavit can also be completed during the live webinar using the widget provided on screen. The entire program must be attended live to receive credit, and continuing education certificates will be sent out within one week of the webinar.

This webinar is either approved or is pending approval for 1.0 credit hour of both CE (insurance) and MCLE (legal) continuing education credit in the following states:

• Texas

• California

• Nevada

• Florida