AGA Academy

AGA Academy

The Restoration Industry Association's Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) committee is the restoration industry’s first unified advocacy team. It seeks to unite the restoration industry and advocate for the best interests of restoration contractors nationwide, and develop and implement strategies to help create and maintain equity between restorers and insurers and their partners. The AGA committee will advocate for the financial and legal interests of restoration contractors while working collaboratively and fairly with insurers and the other stakeholders involved in the restoration process.

  • Claims Connect (Symbility) Q&A
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    Claims Connect (Symbility) Q&A

    4-13-RIA-AGA Academy - Symbility Q&A 

  • TPC POSITION STATEMENT #8 Undisputed Sum
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #8 Undisputed Sum

    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #8 Undisputed Sum

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • TPC POSITION STATEMENT #3 Pricing Methodology
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #3 Pricing Methodology

    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #3 Pricing Methodology

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • TPC POSITION STATEMENT #5 - Labor Rate Classification
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #5 - Labor Rate Classification

     TPC POSITION STATEMENT #5 - Labor Rate Classification

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • TPC POSITION STATEMENT #7 Evidence of Ownership of Equipment
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #7 Evidence of Ownership of Equipment

    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #7 Evidence of Ownership of Equipment.

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • TPC POSITION STATEMENT #6 Evidence of Costs to Perform Work
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #6 Evidence of Costs to Perform Work

    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #6 Evidence of Costs to
    Perform Work

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • TPC POSITION STATEMENT #4 - Labor Rates
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #4 - Labor Rates

    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #4 - Labor Rates

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • TPC Position Statement #1: The Role of the Consultant
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    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #1 The Role of the Consultant

    TPC POSITION STATEMENT #1 The Role of the Consultant

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

  • How to Produce Xactimate Industry Trend Reports
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    ​Ben Justesen, President of Just Right Cleaning & Construction, shares instructions for how to produce Xactimate Industry Trend Reports.

    Ben Justesen, President of Just Right Cleaning & Construction, shares instructions for how to produce Xactimate Industry Trend Reports. The Restoration Industry Association (RIA)'s Advocacy & Government Affairs (AGA) provides resources to help restorers overcome challenges related to pricing and insurance claims practices. Join RIA today at www.restorationindustry.org for access to these resources.

    Ben Justesen

    President

    Just Right Cleaning and Construction, Inc. (JRCC)

    Ben Justesen is the President of JRCC, Enlightened Restoration Solutions, and Epic Estimates. He is an Xactimate Certified Trainer that created a proprietary labor rate calculator free to RIA members. He won Sketch Wars 2 years in a row and was 2019 Xactimate Ninja. He currently serves as Chairman of the AGA’s Pricing Taskforce.

  • Face the Advocate with Edward Cross
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    Face the Advocate is the talk show where restoration industry stakeholders respond to consensus positions taken by the RIA.

    VIDEO IS LOCATED UNDER THE CONTENTS TAB! Face the Advocate is the talk show where restoration industry stakeholders respond to consensus positions taken by the RIA. In this episode, Ed Cross interviews Jonathan Miko and Kevin Reilley on the most challenging issues restorers face working with Third Party Administrators.

    Edward Cross

    Associate Attorney

    LAW OFFICES OF EDWARD H. CROSS RIA RESTORATION ADVOCATE

    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.

     

    Kevin Reilley

    Chief Executive Officer

    Westhill

    Kevin has a 30+ year track record with technology companies, including President of Pictometry/Eagleview and CEO of HOVER. Over the past 12 years he has been focused on building trusted relationships and delivering solutions to both contractors and insurance professionals. Kevin joined Westhill as CEO in October of 2020.