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Move Over! Towing Rates, Liens, and The California “Move Over” Law

Join The Sacramento Claims Association in welcoming

November 13, 2014

Guest Speaker

Larry MuzamelExecutive Director

California Tow Truck Association

Plan Now To Attend The November 13, 2014 SCA Luncheon Meeting

SCA President, Bob Battezzato, near right, introduced newly elected board members, l-r: Rob Sedgwick, Mathieu Schwartz, Jack Corry, and Jason Kettlehut following balloting at the October 9, 2014 luncheon meeting.

2015 Board Member Additions Elected at October 2014 SCA

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President Vice President Secretary TreasurerYour 2014 SCA Executive Staff

Sacramento Claims Association

And Your 2014 SCA Board of Directors

Jim McCurleyRGL Forensic Accountants

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Cathrin NevinCarl Warren & [email protected]

Giving/Charitable Committee

Steve MooreBarrish Pelham & Associates

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Bob BattezzatoCleanrite [email protected]

Educational Committee

Jack CorryWater, Smoke & Mold Removal

John MorganGuide One Insurance Retired

Giving Committee

Linda HansenFarmers InsuranceSocial Committee

Tami UmlandArtland Construction

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April WilkinsonDavid Morse & Associates


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2014 SCA President Bob Battezzato

This is a great expression I learned early in life from my track coach. We use to do a drill where he would make us accelerate through the tape (finish line) so we never slowed down. He noticed over the years that many runners would slow just a little when they got close to “finishing” and would sometimes get beat by just that amount or not set a record because they didn’t push that last step. Finishing through the tape is a great statement as we approach the end of the year in business and set ourselves up for a strong start in 2015. It helps it a couple of ways, one obviously is to just finish strong and the other is to not let up even if you think the race is won. It can set you up for the next year (race) with the mindset of 100% effort all the way through.At the SCA we are “Finishing Through the Tape” for 2014 with several strong Educational Luncheons, our Annual Charity Luncheon and network planning for kicking off 2015 in a big way. • 11/13 Towing Rates, Liens and the California Move Over Law • 12/11 Annual Charitable Donation luncheon

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Randy Agnetti

Randy Agnetti Returns To Resurrect Pipe Pros Former long-time EBCA advocate and past-president, Randy Agnetti, is back! After investing years build-ing his successful Concord-based leak detection business, Pipe Pros, Inc., Randy sold the business several years ago, and moved back to his home state of Florida. As that deal ultimately fell apart, Randy decided to reboot his California busi-ness, effectively starting over, twenty years after he first founded it in 1994.

As Owner and President of Pipe Pros, Inc., Randy was very active in the East Bay Adjusters Association, and the Mt. Diablo Property As-sociation through most of the ‘90s. In fact, he was at the forefront of the movement that ultimately merged those two organizations back into one, in 2001.

A veteran of the industry, Randy explained to us how he got involved. “I started as a plumber, and realized that what the industry needed was a no-conflict-of-interest reporting service to provide professional and accurate causation services to customers dealing with plumbing leaks,” he said.“I have 30 years in the plumbing industry. I served as president of the East Bay Claims Association for four years during which time the membership doubled,” he added. “Further, I was on the Board of Directors for the Underground Utility and Leak Locators Association (UULLA) for nine years, and on the Board for the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC).”Pipe Pros provides the latest in video inspection, leak detection, util-ity location, ground penetrating radar services, and smoke and odor detection wherever needed throughout Northern California. Randy worked smart, and he worked hard, to build up Pipe Pros back in the day. “My biggest accomplishment has been the building of Pipe Pros from a one truck operation to a six vehicle fleet with eight employees and sales that grew 25% per year,” he shared. “I am looking forward to re-starting Pipe Pros after a five year absence. I expect to make it bigger and better than it was before. “In his "spare" time, Randy lives his passion. “I love umpiring baseball games, for a variety of leagues,” he stated with his infectious grin. “I was recently selected as an umpire for the Roy Hobbs World Series to be held later this month in Ft. Myers, FL”Randy Agnetti, owner/president of Pipe Pros, Inc., maybe be reached at: (925) 969-9182, or [email protected].

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President’s Message

Bob BattezzatoBob Battezzato2013 President Sacramento Claims [email protected](530) 570-9070

• Look for the Annual Winter Party Gala Event coming January of 2015We have also added to the Board for 2015 the following members;Mathieu Schwartz/Liberty Mutual Jack Corry/Water Smoke & Mold Removal Jason Kettlehut/P.W. Stephens Environmental, Inc. Rob Sedgwick/Restoration Management Company As some Board members’ terms come to a close, these additions will bring a new energy, new ideas, and a commitment to the strong foundation the SCA has set for its members.We have enjoyed several new faces coming out and supporting the SCA this year which has not only added to our membership but also our adjuster base. With the level of education the SCA has provided we have seen an increase in attendance and awareness. I personally have had several people come up to me and give me positive input

on the programs as well as great suggestions for future educational topics. This is what the SCA encourages….Member involvement and a voice! Your voice as we are not a successful association without your input. Help us “Finish Strong” in 2014 by getting involved and attending our remaining luncheons. You will pick up some valued education and also be able to network with professionals that serve this great industry. Please go to: www.sacramentoclaims.org/Get connected, get involved, get excited and “Finish Strong Through the Tape” for 2014!!My door is always open,



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Thursday, November 13, 2014Luncheon Meeting Move Over! Towing Rates, Liens, and The California “Move Over” LawGuest Speaker Larry Muzamel, Executive Director, California Tow Truck Association- see page 9

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Thursday, December 10, 2015SCA luncheon - 11:30am check-in • luncheon noon-1pm


Brad Balentine, Special Investigations Unit Director for David Morse & Associates, deals with fraudulent insurance claims as a way of life. The popular speaker returned to the Sacramento Claims Association to address the October 9, 2014 luncheon crowd. Beaming enlightenment on the use of Physics when investigating a Claim for fraud, Balen-tine made clear that physics is everywhere, and can serve an investigator well. As the SIU Director, Balentine is also a licensed private investigator. He also, provides testimony as an expert witness and has authored several published articles on the subject of insurance fraud.“Physics is always present and is a silent witness. Objects stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force,” he stated.He described an a claim where, when investigating an auto accident, they discovered broken glass im-mediately under the front bumper. An automobile

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SCA President, Bob Battezzato welcomed the October 9 luncheon crowd.

David Morse & Associates SIU Director, Brad Balentine, returned to speak on The Physics of Fraud at the October luncheon.

Congratulationst to Ashley Ramsey, of Duarte Construction, on winning the October SCA 50/50 Raffle drawing.

SCA President, Bob Battezzato introduced newly elected board members, l-r: Rob Sedgwick, Mathieu Schwartz, Jack Corry, and Jason Kettlehut.


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The next luncheon meeting of the Sacramento Claims Association, Thursday, November 13, 2014, will feature Mr. Larry Muzamel, Execu-tive Director of the California Tow Truck Association, who will speak to a variety of issues related to towing, and claims.Learn about the potential conflicts on a “police” tow as compared to an “insurance” tow. Additionally, he will offer-up information on the storage and impound area. “I’ve been working with the DMV on the lien sale process in CA,” he informs us. “Seems we are becoming the “title washing” state, so we’ve approached them about assisting in cleaning up this issue.” To the extent there is interest, he may also share details of the technicali-ties of towing, specifically on correct ways to avoid additional damage to the vehicle, etc. Billing is always an issue, too, so Mr. Muzamel may provide a comparison on the CHP billing guidelines, as well.

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traveling at 30 miles an hour would have had the head lamp glass scattered not straight under bumper, he stated.Examination of the physics of the claim made that clear. In another example, a claim where a tree branch fell on the roof of a home and damaged the skylight, just didn’t add up when considering the physics of the fall. The branch would have fallen straight down, not the four feet they claimed, putting it on the skylight. Balentine also instructed investigators, “On Auto claims, match the damage car-to-car like a jigsaw puzzle. You can tell if a car was mov-ing by the damage. Always check to see if photos match the damage.”The October meeting also featured the annual Sacramento Claims As-sociation election of new board members. Four new Board Members were presented to the membership. All four were elected as additions to the standing board:Mathieu Schwartz, of Liberty Mutual Insurance; Jack Corry, owner of Water, Smoke and Mold; Jason Kettlehut, of P.W. Stephens En-vironmental, Inc.; and Rob Sedgwick, of Restoration Management Company. The October 50/50/Raffle prize of $37.00 was won by Ashley Ramsey, of Duarte Construction.President Bob Battezzato encour-aged all to continue supporting the Sacramento Claims Association, and to invite associates, clients, and other interested parties to join the group for the next luncheon, on November 13, 2014. The Speaker will be Larry Mu-zamel, Executive Director, California Tow Truck Association. His topic is “Move over! Towing Rates, Liens and The California ‘Move Over’ Law.”

Rob Sedgwick, of Restoration Management Company

Jason Kettlehut, of PW Stephens Environmental, Inc.

Mathieu Schwartz, of Liberty Mutal Insurance. Jack Corry, of Water Smoke & Mold Damage Recovery.

A moment of levity before the start of the luncheon, left, with current SCA board members (l-r): VP Steve Moore; President Bob Battezzato (head turned); April Wilkinson; Tami Umland; and John Morgan.

A good-sized crowd turned-out for the October 9, 2014 SCA luncheon meeting to hear guest speaker Brad Balentine, and to participate in the annual election of new board members.


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Sacramento Claims Association News Network • November 2014 13SCA GIVING COMMITTEE

Charitable Implementation SurveyThank you to all our SCA members who have collectively made it possible to fulfill our Mission by providing continuing education and community support through various contributions over the years.In recognition of the outstanding contributions of the SCA membership, we have been able to establish our Giving Committee. As this is YOUR Association, we appreciate any and all ideas. We want to hear from you! The Giving Committee receives a percentage of net funds upon completion of the accounting report and approval of the Board each year. These funds are then distributed to support three areas:

Scholarship/Education • Donations/Charitable • Relief/Catastrophe.Our most productive fundraising results come through events we hold throughout the year, the most significant of which is the Golf Tournament. We appreciate all the support shown to the continuing development of our association, and ask that you now give us your feedback on where to best apply our Giving Committee funds.

Please take a few moments and complete this questionnaire.1) In addition to current activities and efforst, what other fundraising ideas you would like to suggest the SCA consider pursuing (Please list)? _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________

2) Would you be willing to participate/assist with an SCA fundraiser? Yes No If yes, Please supply your Contact Information: Name ____________________________________________ Company _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________

3) What categories would you prefer your SCA contribution support?

Animal & Animal Protection

Cancer

Caregivers

Child Protection, Sponsorship

Community Education/Arts

Crime Prevention

Disabled

Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Elderly

Environment – Catastrophic Aid

Health – Hospital

Integration & Rehabilitation

Poverty

Youth Services – Residential Care, Education

Other: _______________________________________________________________

4) Do you have a specific organization(s) that you would recommend the SCA consider? _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________** Please submit any supporting information for your recommended charitable organization for review and consideration.

5) Would you consider Volunteering, in coordination with the SCA and another charitable organization for the betterment of our community? If so, do you have suggestions, i.e., wrapping gifts for Salvation Army, organizing food boxes for food shelters, etc.? _______________________________________________________________________

Please return this survey to Giving Committee Chair, Cathrin Nevin at the next SCA event, or mail to:Cathrin Nevin, c/o Carl Warren & Co.11171 Sun Center Drive, #260, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Thank you for your time and participation!


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2014 SCA Street Team!Direct communication still reins as the most effective way to reach out to the overall community. SCA is proud to announce its new “Street Team” volunteers. Get to know one today!

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