Resources
U.S. Fire Administration
Working for a Fire Safe America. As an entity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination and support.
The National Fire Protection Association
Bringing people together for a safer world. A worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, and life safety to the public since 1896.
National Hazards Center
The Natural Hazards Center, located at the University of Colorado in Boulder, is a national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters. The center's prime goal is to increase communication among hazard/disaster researchers and those individuals, agencies, and organizations that are actively working to reduce disaster damage and suffering.
Cleaning and Restoration
Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration
ASCR is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry. ASCR is a professional association comprising more than 1,300 member organizations, representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration professionals who specialize in the cleaning, treatment and repair of damaged buildings and their contents. ASCR members share a commitment to professionalism through a strict Code of Ethics. They are also committed to improving industry standards, as well as ongoing technical research, conducted by the ASCR's technical staff.
International Society of Cleaning Technicians
Nonprofit trade association for companies of all sizes and sectors in the inspection, cleaning, restoration, and related industries. A leading worldwide resource that provides members with up-to-date technical, management, and marketing information.
National Air Duct Cleaners Association
Non-profit trade association that is dedicated to the continuous progression of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) hygiene industry.
REAL ESTATE
Builder Directory
A directory of over 100,000 links to real estate-related web sites throughout the world.
International Real Estate Digest
IRED is a consumer advocate. Their website is a rich source of articles and editorial opinions by leaders in today's real estate industry. Consumers of real estate services as well as practitioners of real estate comprise the market to which IRED is geared.
Real Estate and Insurance Industry Newsletters
For almost 30 years, Crittenden has been the country's leading publisher of real estate and insurance industry newsletters and directories. Their staff continually provides inside and up to the minute information to executive level decision-makers in these industries.
INSURANCE
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
Adjusters can learn about FEMA and all of its many programs including the National Flood Insurance Program.
Adjusters.com
The premier portal to all communications connected to the Commercial Claims Adjusters.
American Risk And Insurance Association
ARIA is the premier professional association of insurance and risk management scholars and professionals. The website enables you to learn more about the association and its members, and see some of the interesting things they are doing.
Property Loss Research Bureau
The Property Loss Research Bureau is a not-for-profit, national association at the leading edge of claims information. Formed in 1947, PLRB has a history of membership growth and an ever-expanding national reputation. Over 800 insurance companies, accounting for more than 60% of the property insurance direct-written premiums in the United States, are members of the PLRB.
Professional Insurance Agents
The Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) are voluntary, membership based trade associations representing professional, independent property/casualty insurance agents. The PIA symbol represents associations affiliated with the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Consumer Insurance Guide
Visit this website to obtain instant quotes from more than 300 leading insurers, achieve maximum savings and have the freedom to buy from any company shown. Isure.com also provides personalized insurance brokerage and policy placement services for its customers.
The Insurance Industry Internet Network
The Insurance Industry Internet Network (IIIN) is the insurance industry's connection to the web. Use their directories to connect to thousands of insurance-related sites.
Insurance Information Institute
The mission of the Insurance Information Institute is to improve public understanding of insurance, what it does, and how it works. For more than 40 years, the III has provided definitive insurance information. Today, the III is recognized by the media, governments, regulatory organizations, universities and the public as a primary source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance.
R.S. Means
To date, RS Means data has been the source for over one million residential property valuations by leading national insurers.
CLAIMS
American Arbitration Association
A comprehensive site for up-to-the-minute information about all forms of dispute prevention and resolution including mediation, arbitration, fact-finding, partnering, dispute review boards and other related alternative dispute resolution processes.
American Society of Appraisers
The American Society of Appraisers is an organization of appraisal professionals and others interested in the appraisal profession. International in structure, it is self-supporting and independent. The only major appraisal organization representing all of the disciplines of appraisal specialists, the society originated in 1936 and incorporated in 1952.
Claims Magazine
Claims is a monthly magazine dedicated to "Covering the Business of Loss" for property/casualty insurance claims professionals and corporate risk managers. Claims reports in a timely manner on disasters, insurance crime, emerging trends in insurance claims, regulatory, judicial and legislative changes, and provides expert advice and educational articles covering techniques for handling insured losses with which our readers may be faced.
The Claims Marketplace
ClaimsGate, "The Claims Marketplace" is available exclusively to the members of the Property Loss Research Bureau. There are approximately 900 insurance companies that have come to rely on the PLRB over the past several years, and in total, PLRB member companies have over 130,000 adjusters in the field. This is nearly 2/3 of the United States property and casualty insurance market, and these insurers spend over $80 billion every year in claims resolution.
Claims Directory
ClaimsDirectory.com is a site dedicated to the Claims Adjusting Industry. The site features an address database of over 6000 Adjusters within North America. In addition to the address database, Claims Directory features a large database of vehicle dimensions.
Claims Portal
Insurance claim adjuster jobs, news, and resources for insurance companies, independent adjusters, attorneys, and claim experts.
CONSTRUCTION
Federal Trade Commission
Working for consumer protection and a competitive marketplace.
American National Standards Institute
ANSI Online is designed to provide you with convenient access to timely and relevant information on the ANSI Federation and the latest national and international standards-related activities.
Construction Resources
This web site is managed by Craftsman Book Company, publishers of the National Construction Estimator and the National Building Cost Manual. These are the publications where SIMSOL obtains its cost data for its software. This site is a MUST SEE for all restoration contractors.
Construction Tech
A publication introducing technology tools and advances targeted to for the construction community.
Construction Affairs
A source of construction Industry information and education for both home owners and professional contractors.
Renovation Experts
Saving homeowners time and money by matching them with a network of professionals.
The Journal of Light Construction
The site of The Journal of Light Construction. Lots of helpful tips for the small to midsize remodeling contractor may be found here.
