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What a year this has been. From winter's visit to Texas in February to the variety of storms last month to the hail on the beach this past weekend, we have seen our fair share of catastrophes and disasters in 2021. How much more can we handle as an industry? As individuals/adjusters/consultants/carriers? As a country? As communities? This year is far from over, but with each new storm we're learning we can handle far more than we imagined. As the year manifests more disaster...s and trials, we'll be able to face them with more grit and preparation than ever before. As always, we're here to help in any way, so please forward all information for new assignments to [email protected]. https://www.carriermanagement.com/news/2021/04/10/219209.htm

Major hail in Orange Beach, AL from last nights storms.

Employee Spotlight: Ryan Thistlethwaite Meet Ryan! Ryan is a senior Consultant and has been with IN-Line since 2009. He is based out of our Austin office and is currently at the forefront of the winter storm claims flooding in. Ryan studied graphic design at Troy State University and has over 15 years of experience in construction consulting. Ryan's areas of expertise include: ... - Construction Estimating - Major Catastrophe Consulting - Commercial Construction General Contracting - Construction Management - Property Damage - Water and Mold remediation - Asbestos - Expert Witness - Claims Resolution - Beard Growth Ryan has held certifications in Xactimate 28 level 3, water damage restoration, California earthquake adjuster accreditation, and as a HAAG certified instructor- Residential Roofs. He has worked many Hurricanes and Tornadoes, as well as the "1,000- Year" flood in South Carolina (name represents the 0.1% chance of such a flood occurring in any given year). He has been recognized for his industry knowledge in claims, estimates, cost control, and many more areas. The best part of having Ryan on your assignment is his passion for creating complex building layout sketches that result in a detailed estimate and comprehensive reports. Let Ryan be your next expert!

Service Spotlight: Clerk of the Works IN-Line’s Clerk of the Works are a valuable addition to any major project. We station a consultant full time on the job site to oversee the day to day details and ensure the task as a whole is completed efficiently while maximizing quality and value. Clerk of the works is a real time audit of all costs and tasks. The clerk will begin each day with a morning meeting to assess the number of workers at the site, the condition/progress of th...e work site, and the tools/equipment. Once the day is underway, you can find the clerk walking around the job site ensuring the plans are followed, tasks are completed, the right number of people are working, the right equipment is being utilized, and so much more. The consultant will report the type of and how much equipment and fuel are utilized but can also recommend alternatives. With their wealth of knowledge and background in construction management, the clerk can make suggestions on how to run the job site, how to approach a repair, or how to manage the project itself. Clerk of the Works can be added to any type of project but is most often utilized on major fire losses or large floods. IN-Line’s full-time, on-site clerking services provide real-time resource deployment and usage verification, resulting in contractor accountability. Let us supervise your next project! Please forward all information for new assignments to [email protected].

More than a million Floridians will see their flood insurance premium rise next year, FEMA said Thursday. The good news is, most will see increases of less than $120 a year. The bad news is that homeowners will likely see annual rate hikes like that for the foreseeable future. The National Flood Insurance Program is changing the way it calculates what each property has to pay. The new strategy, called Risk Rating 2.0, is meant to help pull the program out of its $20 billion d...ebt and encourage people to live in safer, less flood-prone homes. Increased rates are never exciting, but the potential for a more accurate flood risk assessment could be worth it. What do y'all think? https://insurancenewsnet.com//feds-roll-out-new-flood-insu