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ITEL Laboratories and Global Claims Services: Unveiling Allegations of Fraud and Misrepresentation
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → Recent investigations have brought to light serious allegations against ITEL Laboratories and its parent company, Global Claims Services (GCS). These revelations challenge the...
The Illusion of Independence: How ITEL Sided with Insurance Carriers Over Policyholders.
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → ITEL was never the established standard. From its inception, ITEL was not created as a neutral, independent entity. It was designed and implemented by insurance carriers with...
Announcement: California Implements One-Year Moratorium on Home Insurance Cancellations in Wildfire Zones
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → Source: California Department of Insurance press release In response to the unprecedented devastation caused by recent wildfires in Southern California, Insurance Commissioner...
Don’t Negotiate With Terrorists
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → In any negotiation it is vital to understand the motivations of each side. In an insurance claim, there is usually three or more parties involved, each with their own desires...
Assuming the Risks: The REAL Reason for O&P
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → “General contractor”: a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that assumes the risk for constructing, rehabilitating, altering, or...
Are You Ready? Third-Party verses In-House
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → In the competitive world of restoration contracting, efficiency and growth are paramount. As businesses in this sector look to scale, one critical operational decision stands...
Adjuster-Contractor Relations
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → The Bygone Era of Working Together Not too long ago, folks in the restoration business and the adjusters were on the same side, working hand in hand to help folks hit by bad...
Contracts Are For Your Protection
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → Mastering Restoration Contracts: Protecting Your Profits Back when I was guiding at-risk teens through the wilderness, I learned firsthand about navigating unexpected challenges...
ALIGNED: Scoping for Restoration Profit
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → The Dollars are in the Details In the ever-evolving and unpredictable arena of property restoration, the craft of creating accurate and detailed estimates transcends mere...
The Gross Profit Benchmark
Originally published by Andrew G. McCabe on LinkedIn. Read the original on LinkedIn → As leaders, safeguarding the profitability of our companies is not just a responsibility—it’s a commitment to the longevity and health of our entire industry. A...