"SHARPEN THE PENCIL, NOT THE SWORD"
Property Loss Umpire Certification Course
The Property Loss Appraisal Network (P.L.A.N.) is proud to present our exciting Property Loss Umpire Training & Certification Program.
Join us and other Industry Professionals as you sharpen your skills, knowledge and expertise of performing as a Property Loss Umpire:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
"SHARPEN THE PENCIL, NOT THE SWORD"
This Course is The Advanced Appraisal Umpire Certification Program focusing on the role of the Property Loss Appraisal Umpire in the Property Loss Appraisal Process and their duties, authority and expected conduct to:
1.Demand Respect and Command Authority of the Panel.
2. Maintain Control of the Appraisal and the Panel Members once you and they are formally involved in the process.
3. Provide and adhere to expectations, schedules, procedures and protocols of the process.
4. Assure both Appraisers are equally heard.
5. Maintain Non Ex Parte communications between the Panel.
6. Eliminate Outside Influence or Interference in the Appraisal Process.
7. Adherence of Ethical Behavior of and in the Panel.
8. Extinguish Volatile Environments and Situations created by the Panel or their Clients.
9. Create amicable solutions to contentious situations created by the Panel or their Clients.
10. Assure and maintain procedural adherence and fluidity of the panel and the process.
11. Recognizing the “Trojan Horse”, “Appraisal by Ambush” and other common “Tactics” of the Appraisers.
12. Understand the Umpire’s rights, Authority and responsibility to proceed in an “Empty Chair” Appraisal.
13. Provide accurate Awards based upon a thorough investigation of the loss under Appraisal and information provided by the panel.
14. “Draft” an Award for “Panel Discussion”.
15. Provide substantiation of the “Draft” and “Final” Award decision to the Panel Members.
16. Understand that and why “Splitting The Baby” is an inappropriate means of conclusion to a Property Loss Appraisal.
The Umpire Certification Seminar is provided over a 3 day period. Participants will also be given a mock “Loss Under Appraisal” and will be tasked with preparing, providing and presenting their award to “The Panel”.
Upon completion of the entire five day course; participants will receive a certificate of completion and both a printed and electronic copy of the seminar reference materials along with a one year complimentary membership and listing in the The Property Loss Appraisal Network (P.L.A.N.) Appraiser & Umpire Registry.
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During the three day seminar(s); Special Guest Speakers from both sides of the policy will be joining and sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience in the Appraisal Process including discussions on current trends, events, ever changing rules and regulations, case laws, and; provide a “Q & A” session on procedural protocols that effect the process.
CE Credits are available through each course segment and are for a total of 24 CE Credit Hours per course.
Upon completion of the three day Umpire Certification Course; participants will receive the following:
1. 24 CE Credit Hours for certain states (provided in 8 credit hours per day) Attendees must be present throughout all three days to obtain the entire 24 CE Credit Hours (State restrictions and requirements may apply).
2. A Certificate of Completion and Designation as a P.L.A.N. Certified Property Loss Umpire.
3. Paid Membership Access to "Sample Documents" and Members Only Forum* (Membership Required)
4. Paid Membership Listing Access in the The Property Loss Appraisal Network (P.L.A.N.) Umpire Registry (Membership Required).
*Course Also Includes daily Continental Breakfast, Full Lunch, Daily Snacks and Refreshments.
*Contact us with any Special Requests or Needs you may require during the seminar.
***Strict Compliance with any continued Mandated COVID-19 Restrictions and Social Distancing Requirements will be exercised during the entire course (feel free to contact us with any concerns)***
We look forward to being your "Number One Industry Choice" for the Education, Certification and Training of your organization's personnel.
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*No Refunds. If you cannot make the selected scheduled event, you will be automatically enrolled in the next seminar date for this class
The Property Loss Appraisal Network P.L.A.N.
1-844-344-PLAN (7526)
www.theplanonline.org
info@theplanonline.org
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*Contact us with any Special Requests or Needs you may require*
*Also please contact us for Sponsorship Information, Group Discounts, Referral Programs and Venue Discounts for Hotel Rooms*
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info@theplanonline.org
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1-844-344-PLAN (7526)
The Property Loss Appraisal Network
The P.L.A.N. For Your Success.
We look forward to being your Number One Industry Choice for the Education, Certification and Training of your organization's personnel.
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*No Refunds. If you cannot make the selected scheduled event, you will be automatically enrolled in the next seminar date for this class
Becoming a P.L.A.N. Certified Property Loss Umpire
To become a P.L.A.N Certified Property Loss Appraiser, participants must
Complete the Property Loss Appraiser Certification Program offered by P.L.A.N.
Adhere by signed agreement to the P.L.A.N. Certified Property Loss Umpire Code of Ethics.
Submit an application including criminal back ground check for your state of residence, and;
Maintain in good standing their P.L.A.N. Membership.
Only those, whom have successfully completed the course and membership requirements for the P.L.A.N. Certified Property Loss Appraiser, will be placed into the online directory.
P.L.A.N reserves the right to remove participants from the online directory and revoke their certification(s) and Membership should they fail to adhere to the guidelines, code of ethics, and membership requirements set forth.
This site is designed to provide both policyholders and insurance carriers the ability to locate Industry Professionals to perform in the role of Appraiser or Umpire in the Appraisal Process as outlined in insurance policies.
P.L.A.N. does not take responsibility for the content or actions of the Appraisers or Umpires here within the directory nor during their services offered and is providing this directory for informational purposes only. It is the responsibility of the parties selecting the Appraiser or Umpire to check references, credentials and arrange payments for services rendered. P.L.A.N. does not endorse any of the listed Appraisers or Umpires nor does it guarantee qualifications or make any recommendations of any of the listed Appraisers or Umpires here within.