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Charter advertisers support new avenue of information for claims professionals' success

A special thank you goes out to our charter advertisers who have joined us in the premier issue of Claims Advisor. Experts in the industry, they have joined us on the ground floor and support the activities of claims adjusters and managers. In Claims Advisor, we provide a fresh approach to industry issues and access to the vendors who have the resources needed. Be sure to visit each one and check out their products and services.


1-800-BOARDUP, Inc.
9131 Watson Industrial Park
St. Louis, MO 63126
Toll Free: 800-585-9293
Office: 314-918-1629
Contact: Michael Hosto
North America's Largest Network of Professional Boardup Providers *Roof Cover * Shoring & Stabilization * 1-Hour Response * 24/7 * For Nationwide Service Call 1-888-BOARDUP.
ALE Solutions, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
One West Illinois Street
Saint Charles, Illinois 60174
Office: 866-885-9785
Fax: 866-814-6832
Contact: Rowena Zimmers, President & Owner
ALE Solutions, Inc. is a nationwide temporary housing provider for displaced policyholders and catastrophe teams. Our temporary housing options range from commercially available hotels, furnished corporate suites to apartments, condos, townhomes, single-family homes, mobile homes and trailers that we secure on a short-term residential lease and furnished by us to meet the specific needs of the claim rep and the policyholder. Our team of Relocation Specialists are available 24/7, seven days a week via our toll-free number.
Alternative Claims Services, Inc.
8300 Pioneers Blvd., Suite 201
Lincoln, NE 68506
Toll Free: 800.354.5732
Fax: 800.255.9708
Alternative Claims Services, Inc. (ACS) is an independent adjusting firm whose specialty is quality claims work with a prompt turn-around at a reasonable fee schedule. Our adjusters are trained to use the most updated, current technology such as IntegriClaim, Mitchell and CCC.
Blue Goose Technology Solutions, Inc.
9431 Island Point Road
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Office: (828) 478-7381
Blue Goose was born and bred for insurance, resulting in unique insight, creativity and the pursuit of working solutions for the insurance marketplace. With its iChannel product, Blue Goose provides the next generation of document management, or enterprise content management (ECM). ECM offers much more than old school document management systems. It has integrated e-mail management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and client Web portal capabilities that allow unprecedented collaboration with your clients. Blue Goose's iChannel gives you more than just scanning and imaging.
Crawford & Company
1001 Summit Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30319
Office: 800-241-2541
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Crawford & Company is the world's largest independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities, with a global network of more than 700 offices in 63 countries. Major service lines include property and casualty claims management; integrated claims and medical management for workers' compensation; legal settlement administration, including class action and warranty inspections; and risk management information services. The Company's shares are traded on the NYSE under the symbols CRDA and CRDB.
EFI Global, Inc.
2218 Northpark Drive
Kingwood, TX 77339
Office: 281-358-4441
Fax: 281-358-2517
EFI Global is a full-service forensic engineering, environmental and fire investigations firm serving commercial, industrial, insurance, government, public and private entities.

With more than 350 professionals in 26 service centers throughout the U.S., we are committed to providing solid solutions to complex issues. Our corporate headquarters in Kingwood, Texas can be reached at 1-800-334-0200 or visit www.efiglobal.com.
Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services
Illinois State University
Campus Box 5490
Normal, IL 61790-5490
Tel.: (800) 697-8692
Office: 309-438-3368
The Katie School of Insurance and Financial Services accepts the best and the brightest students who area pursuing careers in the insurance and financial services industry.
Property Loss Research Bureau / Liability Insurance Research Bureau
3025 Highland Parkway Suite 800
Downers Grove, IL. 60515-1291
Office: 630-724-2200
Register now for the Large Loss Conference at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. from November 26-28, 2007.
CAMPOS & STRATIS
310 Cedar Lane
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Office: 1-800-800-2798
Fax: 201-692-0722
Since 1969, New Jersey-based Campos & Stratis has been uniquely devoted to solving the quantum problems of claims professionals. We have reviewed thousands of business income loss claims, and have assisted virtually every major carrier with claims review and, when necessary, have served as expert witnesses in mediations, arbitrations and litigations. Our experience means fast, flexible, cost effective service.
Central Adjustment Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 25068
Little Rock, AR 72221
Office: 501-227-5506
Fax: 866-455-1777
David McCullough - President
Established in 1932, Central Adjustment Company, Inc. is a multi-line, full-service company with 16 locations servicing Arkansas, Mississippi, West Tennessee, East Oklahoma, Northern Louisiana, and Southern Missouri. We are a member of the NAIIA;, A.M. Best's Directory of Recommended Adjusters and Claim Service Guide of Claim Personnel. We are also licensed to act as a Third Party Administrator for Insurance Carriers and Self Insurers. Our inhouse guidelines call for same day contact with insureds and claimants, and inspection and investigations are conducted within 48 hours. We can tailor our services to meet your specific requirements.
Certified Restoration Drycleaning Network (CRDN)
2060 Coolidge Hwy.
Berkley, MI 48072
Office: 800.520.CRDN (2736)
Fax: 248.246.7868
Contact: Myron Blankenbaker
VP of Business Development
The textile restoration specialists of CRDN follow standardized, consistent processes for inventory and restoration of garments and fabric items affected by fire, smoke, water, mold or other contaminants. CRDN's procedures, backed by a "restore or free" guarantee, reduce severity and ALE while improving customer satisfaction and helping adjusters close claims efficiently. CRDN's coverage extends across the United States, Canada and the U.K.
Frontier Adjusters, Inc.
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
Office: 877.392.6278 x23
Fax: 216.674.0650
Contact: Ashley Myers
Assistant Brand Manager
Frontier Adjusters offers unparalleled nationwide urban and rural coverage, central dispatch for all claim assignments, a 24x7 live Hotline, and significant multi-line claim experience in each office. 2007 marks our 50th year serving the insurance industry, and we are proud of our achievement along with the relationships we have built with our customers.
Marriott ExecuStay Insurance Housing Solutions
One Marriott Drive, Dept 62/310.15
Washington, DC 20058
Office: 1-800-990-9292
Contact: Chris Graves, General Manager
Whether it's an accidental home fire or a national catastrophe, providing temporary housing solutions for policyholders and response teams is what we do best. With more than 20 years of experience working with the insurance industry and backed by the most trusted name in hospitality for 80 years, Marriott ExecuStay® Insurance Housing Solutions is the one to rely on.
Oakwood Worldwide
2222 Corinth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Office: 866-249-9675
Fax: 877-336-2596
Contact: Toni Andell
Director Global Sales & Business Development
We understand that when your clients can't be in their own homes, you want them to be able to feel as though they were. Oakwood specializes in comfortable, temporary housing solutions that provide more space, privacy and value than typical hotel offerings. Oakwood. When you're here, you're home.
PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A.
A Project Time & Cost, Inc. Company
2727 Paces Ferry Road Suite 1-1200
Atlanta, GA 30339
Office: 800.486.5752
Office: 770.444.9799
Fax: 770.444.9586
Contact: Joanne Helmke
Marketing Coordinator
PT&C Forensic Consulting Services, P.A. Fire & Explosion and Forensic Investigators are strategically located throughout the U.S. and are readily available to respond nationally and globally to our clients' needs. Our team has responded to major incidents including catastrophic, petrochemical, energy and environmental losses, usually on-site within 48 to 72 hours after notification.
Simsol Software, Inc.
3452 Lake Lynda Drive Suite 420
Orlando, FL 32817
Office: 1.800.447.4676
Fax: 407.384.9216
Contact: Corporate Sales
Simsol provides web and PC-based, end-to-end software solutions for the property claims and construction restoration industries. Our product line includes software for the electronic assignment and tracking of property claims, property and contents estimating systems, structure valuation software and claim and estimate data analytical services. All Simsol users have access to online tutorials, free phone tech support, group in-person training, and software customization. Simsol offers the right solutions for individuals and companies. Try Simsol for free for 30 days! Go to www.simsol.com for a free trial. Or call 1-800-447-4676 or 1-407-384-8818 today for more information.
Arter Insurance Adjusters, Ltd.
P. O. Box 1245
Salem, Ohio 44460
Office: 330-332-9082
Fax: 330-332-8327
Contact: John S. Arter
President/Property General Adjuster
Expert Commercial, Homeowner, & 3rd Party Property adjusting with over 20 years experience. Serving Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

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