PLRB's Large Loss Conference: How Did It Go?

Jamie has been a property adjuster for some time now and is ready to graduate to larger and more complex losses involving hurricanes, construction defects, historic buildings, massive commercial structures, and more. Chris is a seasoned large loss adjuster looking to hone their practice in the casualty arena and network with others in their area. To address these questions, we'll take them to the PLRB Large Loss Conference.   Notable Timestamps [ 00:15 ] - The conference attracts adjusters ready to move into larger and more complex losses, giving them exposure to hurricanes, defects, historic buildings, and large commercial structures. [ 01:40 ] - Attendees include seasoned adjusters, newcomers to large loss work, EGAs, casualty specialists, and experts like engineers and forensic accountants, creating a fully integrated learning environment. [ 03:45 ] - Sessions use real or modeled claim scenarios to walk participants through years of handling, highlighting decision points, mistakes, successes, and insights from complex losses. [ 06:20 ] - Topics span property, casualty, liability, business interruption, food contamination, smoke damage, and multi-claimant events, ensuring relevance to a broad range of adjusters. [ 08:52 ] - Presenters use interactive tools—polling, role assignments, breakout groups, and scenario debates—to let attendees test coverage positions and compare investigative approaches. [ 11:45 ] - Networking is built into the event with receptions, meals, and vendor interactions, giving adjusters chances to reconnect with long-time colleagues and meet new industry partners. [ 13:15 ] - Intimate spaces and structured seating make it easy to meet people from across the country, fostering mentorship opportunities and cross-disciplinary conversations. [ 15:20 ] - Mike summarizes the key points above. Your PLRB Resources Upcoming Events: PLRB Conferences & More! https://www.plrb.org/events CE Course: A Deep Dive Into a Premises Liability Claim, Part 1 https://members.plrb.org/education/courses/a-deep-dive-into-a-premises-liability-claim-part-1 Employees of member companies also have access to a searchable legal database, hundreds of hours of video trainings, building code materials, weather data, and even the ability to have your coverage questions answered by our team of attorneys (https://www.plrb.org/ask-plrb/) at no additional charge to you or your company. Subscribe to this Podcast Your Podcast App - Please subscribe and rate us on your favorite podcast app YouTube - Please like and subscribe at @plrb LinkedIN - Please follow at "Property and Liability Resource Bureau" Send us your Scenario! Please reach out to us at 630-509-8704 with your scenario! This could be your "adjuster story" sharing a situation from your claims experience, or a burning question you would like the team to answer. In any case, please omit any personal information as we will anonymize your story before we share. Just reach out to [email protected].  Sponsorship PLRB thanks SERVPRO Restoration for its Diamond Sponsorship of the 2025 Claims Conference. "The #1 Choice in Cleanup and Restoration We have more than 50 years of experience in the cleanup and restoration industry." Visit servpro.com! Legal Information The views and opinions expressed in this resource are those of the individual speaker and not necessarily those of the Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB), its membership, or any organization with which the presenter is employed or affiliated. The information, ideas, and opinions are presented as information only and not as legal advice or offers of representation. Individual policy language and state laws vary, and listeners should rely on guidance from their companies and counsel as appropriate. Music: "Piece of Future" by Keyframe_Audio. Pixabay. Pixabay License. Font: Metropolis by Chris Simpson. SIL OFL 1.1. Icons: FontAwesome (SIL OFL 1.1) and Noun Project (royalty-free licenses purchased via subscription). Sound Effects: Pixabay (Pixabay License) and Freesound.org (CC0).