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2024 - Third Party Administrators: Face the Advocate
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- Non-member - $75
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Watch the RIA’s Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) Committee in action as leaders of prominent TPAs Face the Advocate for an incisive and pivotal panel discussion hosted by RIA Restoration Advocate, Ed Cross, “The Restoration Lawyer.”
TPAs orchestrate the delicate balance between insurance companies and restoration contractors, but some contractors report significant challenges working on these programs.
Should TPAs charge referral fees for jobs they do not refer to the contractor?
Should TPAs disclose whether they consider the carrier or the contractor to be their "client"?
Should TPAs show deference to agreements that restorers reach with insurance adjusters about price and scope?
Should TPAs entertain reasonable requests for deviation from program guidelines when extenuating circumstances warrant a different approach?
Don’t miss this historic event in which Lance Malcolm of Contractor Connection, Jon Miko of Alacrity Solutions, Derek Glerum of Westhill Global, and Jake Wilson of Sedgwick will respond to these important questions and more.
This session, powered by the advocacy efforts of the RIA promises a groundbreaking dialogue aimed at fostering a fairer, more transparent, and equitable ecosystem for all stakeholders involved.
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Edward Cross
Associate Attorney
LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE
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Derek Glerum
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Lance Malcolm
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Jonathan Miko
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer
Alacrity Solutions
Jon is responsible for developing Alacrity’s overall strategy for growth, identifying and prioritizing needed solutions, and managing internal and external partnerships. Jon joined Alacrity Services in 2004 and has served as General Counsel and President before moving into his current role in 2020.
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