Mike Fulton, president of Verisk Property Estimating Solutions, talks trends and innovations in claims estimating, ongoing areas of interest among contractors like Xactimate pricing, the impact of external forces like inflation on property claims, educational highlights for Verisk Elevate 2022, and an Xactware rebrand.

The RIA’s Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) Committee continues to roll full steam ahead. In case you have not heard of us, the AGA is on a mission to advocate for the best interests of restorers, and to achieve a fair and level playing field, both legally and financially, with insurers and their partners. Each month, we report on our progress and recent developments.

If restoration companies are unwilling to unite, advocate for sustainable claims practices and take a proactive approach with insurance carrier claims policies, then the restoration industry, at least as we know it, could cease to exist within a decade. 

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is riding a powerful wave after its 2019 Convention in Phoenix, which had the highest attendance of any of its conventions in five years. 

The contents restoration workflow is like a car. When it runs properly, it’s hardly noticed. Only when a component breaks down and disrupts the owner’s daily routine does the car draw attention

Xactimate is upping the ante on training locations -- opting for the beauty of Vail, Colo., on Aug. 25-27.

Contents losses can be time-consuming and complex, often with an inventory of hundreds—sometimes thousands—of personal property items that each require a replacement cost.