PLRB Conference Unveils New Directions for CRU

By Canadian Underwriter | April 7, 2015 | Last updated on September 9, 2024
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CRU Adjusters
CRU Adjusters

The Catastrophe Response Group (CRU Environmental Claims Service, CRU Adjusters, and Academy of Insurance Adjusting) recently participated in the PLRB Conference in Anaheim, California. As the largest North American Claims gathering, a dozen members of the CRU management team explained new service offerings, educational classes, process options and new solutions to both their US and Canadian carrier partners in attendance.

In addition to consulting on Superstorm Sandy claim resolution issues, founders Gary and Kyle Winston, with Sr. VP Mike LaBerge, discussed the company’s newest specialty group for Large Loss Adjusting and Control to be implemented in the coming weeks along with new groups dedicated to property appraisal resolution and task estimating assignments. An evening meeting which outlined the synergy and integration of the company’s recent acquisition, Maltman Group International, was a highlight of the 3 day event.

CRU Team at PLRB Conference

Working with service groups like EagleView, ITEL, and Symbility, CRU solidified its commitments to grow the latest technology and claims processes for the most comprehensive and advanced claims services available. “Everybody expects exemplary customer service and very quick settlement of a loss. We are uniquely qualified to deliver this across Canada and the US with our strategic growth and constant revising of the claims process” stated Kyle Winston.

PLRB (Property Loss Research Bureau) attendance consists of representatives from more than 450 carrier companies and related service groups and the exhibitor show included more than 200 booths showcasing services and systems related to insurance.

About CRU:

Catastrophe Response Unit is a Canadian based independent adjusting company. Operating throughout North America, CRU provides residential, commercial, auto, environmental, liability and specialty services to its partner insurance carriers. Utilizing the latest technology and industry proven processes, we provide exceptional customer service while managing the both the loss adjusting expense and providing the correct indemnity quantification.      

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