Greetings, fellow aficionados of appraisal arts and arbiters of insurance coverage disputes! Pack your baggage, mud off your snow gear (you by no means know with Park Metropolis in July!), and put together your calculators for the upcoming Insurance coverage Appraisal and Umpire Affiliation (IAUA) occasion within the illustrious, presumably snow-capped mountains of Park Metropolis, Utah. Why? As a result of the IAUA is descending on Badgerland, and that is one rendezvous you don’t wish to miss—if not for the educational, then at the least for one of the best meals and cocktail receptions, which is a trademark of IAUA conferences!
Day 1 – Wednesday, July 24: Battle of the Breakfast Buffet
Begin your day with a hearty battle on the breakfast buffet from 7:30 to eight:30 AM—the place the one factor hotter than the espresso would be the debates about who will get the final croissant. Significantly, get there early; these pastries are a scorching commodity.
The Morning Showdown
As soon as everyone seems to be totally caffeinated, we’ll dive into the foundations of the IAUA and discover why, even after years, we’re nonetheless inviting disputes to our disputes. It’s like a household reunion however with extra authorized terminology and fewer awkward hugging.
The “Battle of Merlin vs. Badger”
Don’t miss the marquee occasion the place Steven J. Badger, Esq., and yours actually take the stage for a dramatic re-enactment of our ongoing authorized joust—full with authorized briefs and a gavel! Will probably be your probability to see Steve Badger’s impersonations of Wily Coyote and Yosemite Sam.
The All-Necessary Lunch
On the Chicago IAUA occasion lunch, I requested Bob Norton how the IAUA may afford the unfold. Refuel, community, or take an influence nap—you’ll want the power for the afternoon periods.
The Afternoon Trials
Put up-lunch, we delve into the mysteries of who can and may function an appraiser, debate the nuanced dance of restore vs. change, and remedy the age-old query: Is causation actually protection? Wrap up the day by studying how one can render an appraisal award that doesn’t find yourself as one other case examine in what to not do.
Night: Reception or Reflection?
Because the solar units over Park Metropolis, be a part of us for a reception. You don’t want dinner plans—the meals will likely be that good and plentiful. The hardest choice you’ll make is whether or not to community or hover close to the appetizers. (Tip: Do each; multitasking is a talent!)
Day 2 – Thursday, July 25: No Relaxation for the Licensed
One other Day, One other Breakfast
Gasoline up once more from 7:30 AM as a result of we’re not simply right here to play; we’re right here to certify! Certification Day brings depth and focus from the prior classes. Should you thought the discussions have been intense yesterday, simply wait till you see the focus throughout the closing certification class.
The Take a look at of Time
Then, it’s examination time at 11:30 AM. Bear in mind, it’s BYOD—deliver your personal gadget—and ensure it runs longer than your consideration span in a two-hour assembly.
Why You Can’t Miss This Occasion
- Networking: Join with fellow appraisers who can inform a hail affect from a golf ball dent from twenty paces away.
- Schooling: The place else are you able to debate the existential crises of appraisal clauses and never get bizarre seems to be?
- Enjoyable: It’s in Park Metropolis, people. If the discussions don’t elevate your spirits, the altitude certainly will.
- Meals: Did I point out the free IAUA meals? Come for the information, keep for the spreads.
- Leisure: Steve Badger
- Merlin Appraisal E-newsletter: Have I publicly informed readers that the one solution to get this quarterly subscription is by attending an appraisal class I converse at?
Ultimate Ideas
Bear in mind final yr’s journey publish about Chip Merlin in BadgerLand? It was legendary, and this yr guarantees much more tales to inform. Whether or not you’re a seasoned appraiser or an aspiring umpire, this occasion is designed to entertain, educate, and embolden you within the high-quality artwork of insurance coverage appraisal. In that publish, I said:
“In case you are not exhibiting up for the debates and classes the place Badger and I poke enjoyable and supply real-life studying eventualities relating to appraisal points, you might be lacking out. Certainly, I’m offering, for individuals who attend occasions the place I’m personally talking, three free studying instruments for his or her adjustment and appraisal toolkit. You solely have to point out up, study to be the kind of appraiser or umpire one would wish to rent, and make more cash by having higher credentials.
Bob Norton’s courses have been tweaked and improvised to be one of the best of the breed. The IAUA offers a superb instruction within the appraisal course of. I encourage these concerned in appraisal to acquire the certifications from the IAUA. I receives a commission nothing to say that however really feel that Bob’s classes are wonderful.”
So, don your finest business-casual ensemble (or mountaineering and ski gear, as a result of why not?), and be a part of us for a two-day escapade that can make you want each convention concerned as a lot authorized drama and breakfast meals. It’s a nice time of yr to go to Park Metropolis for a mid-summer getaway.
See you within the mountains the place the air is obvious, the debates are fiery, and the espresso is (hopefully) robust. Don’t overlook to register, and for heaven’s sake, don’t be late for breakfast!
Here’s a hyperlink for the occasion.
Thought For The Day
I’m the meanest, roughest, hardest hombre that’s ever crossed the Rio Grande – and I ain’t no namby-pamby!
—Steve Badger, aka Yosemite Sam