117 Xactimate Apologizes to Restorers

We recap some of the highlights from the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Convention and Expo with our friend Ed Cross. Items of interest for property restoration contractors include an apology from the stage by Xactimate/Verisk and a face the advocate with four TPAs from the insurance claims ecosystem; Contractor Connection, Alacrity, Sedgewick, and Westhill. In Episode 117 of The DYOJO Podcast 0:00 Sgt Ed Cross 2:23 Recap of Episode 116 3:20 Waste Diversion Tracking 4:31 Insurance Denied by Drone 6:09 New Position Statements from RIA 9:46 Xactimate Apologizes to Restorers 16:32 Weaponizing Xactimate 24:28 RIA 2024 Highlights Clips were used in this Episode from * InsurTech Trends, Integrations, Pricing, & More - C&R Magazine / Restoration Today Michelle Belvins interviews Aaron Brunko - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E0JaaJsyk4&t=1098s * Restoration Invoice: PAID - Restoration CrossCheck (Sgt Ed video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVSUelq66uM&t=72s LAST EPISODETDP 116 What Do Customers Know? NEXT EPISODE Join us as we discuss the history of the Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) Committee of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and the progress discussed at the 2024 Convention. Thursdays are for The DYOJO Podcast - helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Join host Jon Isaacson as we explore contractor stories, experiences, and best practices to help listeners thrive in the skilled trades. THANK YOU SPONSORS: Actionable Insights has built the Actionable Xactimate Profile which provides live estimating guidance while you work in Xactimate to help your estimating team avoid costly mistakes. Create accurate, more complete estimates with the Actionable Profile. It's a no-brainer for anyone looking to upgrade their Xactimate estimating workflow - no more estimating mistakes, no more missed line items. EPIC Estimates - Any estimate, anywhere, anytime. Let the award-winning EPIC Estimates help your team write the next Xactimate or Symbility estimate. Freeing your team up to do what they're good at, while helping your business maximize productivity and profitability. Restoration Industry Association (RIA) - Connect and collaborate with your industry peers through the largest non-profit professional trade association dedicated to the unique plight of restoration contractors. Join us April 8-10, 2024 in Dallas for the Restoration Industry Association Convention and Industry Expo. Discounts are available for early registration. P2T: Preparing 2 Thrive in the Modern Workplace⁠ is the latest book from Jon Isaacson. P2T was written to help young professionals develop the mindsets and habits to thrive in the modern workplace. Employers are handing P2T out to new hires by the DOZENS. MUSIC Theme - It's Only Worth It If You Work For It by NEFFEX Cool Revenge - Jeremy Blake