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ASSOCIATIONS

The Target Markets Program Administrators Association is an organization dedicated to the unique challenges of Program Administration. Our mission is to help Program Administrators conduct their business more efficiently, with greater proficiency and profitability. Target Markets is the best resource in the industry for market contacts, education, networking and services pertaining to Program Administration.

Since 1926, the AAMGA has served as the trade association to international wholesale insurance professionals, and as a leader representing the interests of its members before the federal, state and local governmental and regulatory agencies, to elected officials and other industry trade associations in the US, Canada and Europe. Through its focus on fostering relationships, conducting market-wide meetings and educational sessions throughout the year, the AAMGA has earned its trusted reputation by serving as the catalyst to industry practitioners focused on the wholesale insurance marketplace.

The Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of risk management. Founded in 1950, RIMS represents more than 3,500 industrial, service, nonprofit, charitable and governmental entities. The Society serves more than 10,000 risk management professionals around the world.

As the global leader in risk management:
  1. RIMS serves its members by providing timely and innovative information, education, networking and advocacy.
  2. RIMS promotes the health of our discipline by attracting new and diverse members, and encouraging strong and engaged chapters.
  3. RIMS supports the integration of risk management throughout an organization.
  4. RIMS maintains strong financial health to meet the current and future needs of members.
The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP), a non-profit trade association, was established in November 1998.

The NASP mission is to enhance the stature and effectiveness of subrogation and recovery professionals through education, training and the exchange of information.

One of the most important goals of NASP is to increase the stature of professionals working in the field of subrogation in order to attract and retain the best and brightest talent to the field. Other goals include promoting the public good through a concerted effort to secure safer products and workplaces, cleaner environments and quality health care. One of the highest priorities of NASP will be to create educational opportunities for its members in order to enhance the members’ knowledge and skills in the area of subrogation. Educational opportunities are available through the Annual Conference and through the various Regional and Chapter events held throughout the year.

The Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition (MARC) was formed in September of 2008 to advocate for the improvement of the Medicare Secondary Payer program for beneficiaries and affected companies. Formed by a group of entities in the regulated community, the Coalition has been collaborating and developing strategic alliances with Congressional leaders and government agencies to focus on broader Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) reform. Presently MARC has 45 active member organizations comprised of entities representing virtually every sector of interested stakeholder including attorneys, brokers, insureds, insurers, insurance and trade associations, self-insureds and third-party administrators.

Global in its member composition, the Excess/Surplus Lines Claims Association is an insurance industry professional association that provides a forum in which claim professionals can network with their peers, enhance their knowledge regarding claim issues and trends, and freely exchange views and ideas. The Association, through its activities, strives to enhance the development and professionalism of its membership and foster goodwill among insurance organizations worldwide.
GENERAL RESOURCES

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We have assembled a small group of websites that we have found to be useful to our clients. If you have a website that you believe will help provide information to our clients, please don’t hesitate to contact us so we can include it as a service to others.

General  
3i Language Services Translation Services website
Aerial Maps Google Earth aerial maps
Ambest    Insurance glossary and statutes by state
Claims Pages Claim documents, tools and various calculators
Claims Portal Vendor directory and news
Climatic Data Search site to obtain weather data
County Locator National County Search tool
Court Records Nationwide Court/Public Record Search tool
Currency Conversion Calculator for currency conversion
Dictionary Dictionary and thesaurus
Drug Reference Drug Search tool
Encyclopedia Search of Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Esquire Solutions Court Reporting & Litigation Services website
Insurance Industry Agent, Broker, Company search tool
Legal Dictionary Pronunciation of legal terms
Legal Research Search of state and Federal Case Law
Legal Website Legal Media Site with Legal Web Search
MARC Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
Medical Research Medical and Drug Search tool
National Zip Code Browser Zip Code and Address search tool
Phone Directory Phone directory with reverse lookup
Police Reports Police report decoder
Property/Casualty Newsletter Email P&C Newsletter
Property/Casualty Newsletter Online P&C Newsletter
Public Records Search Public Record search tool
Social Security Number Decoder SSN decoding tool
State DOI link Link to State Depts of Insurance
TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

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American Trucking Association Industry information, statistics, economy & political agendas
Arbitration Arbitration forums, Inc.
Carfax VIN Decoder
Diminution of Value Law Search
DMV Unofficial Online Guide to the Department Of Motor Vehicles
Fuel Spill Cleanup Emergency Spill Response
Glass Repair Online Auto Glass quotes and service scheduler
KBB Vehicle wholesale and retail values
NADA Vehicle wholesale and retail values
NHTSA    Recalls, studies, reports and news
OEM Recommendations Original Equipment Manufacturer recommendations
Rental/Bus Charter, Coach, Limousine, Minibus, School and Tour bus rental
Rental/Car Car rental
Rental/Heavy Equipment Construction & Industrial Equipment rental
Rental/Trucks Rental of Tractor Trailers, Flat Beds, refrigerated & dry van rental
Salvage Pools Auto Auction & Salvage Pool search tool
State Traffic Law Link to Traffic Laws
Trucking Insurance Defense Association of Trucking defense members
Truckrisk247.com Investigation, management & litigation of trucking claims
WORKERS COMPENSATION RESOURCES

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CA Workers Compensation Institute Work Comp research/education for the state of California
Dr. Dillin Spine education, procedures, conditions, definitions
DRUGS    Prescription drug information, interactions and side effects
SCOI Images and descriptions of anatomy
VIIAD Health Ticket website
WC Legal Search Legal Information Institute Search Engine
WC Statutes State & Federal rules search
WC Research Workers' Compensation By State
WebMd Premier medical diagnostic website
Work Comp Central
National work comp news and education
Works Compensation Resources Resource for injured workers, policy, statutes and articles
CONSTRUCTION DEFECT RESOURCES

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Construction Claims Resource for avoiding, managing and resolving claims disputes
IRMI
Contractual risk transfer, coverage triggers, legal updates and more
PROPERTY RESOURCES

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Catastrophe Facts & Figures Ranked CATS
ClaimRep    Adjusters tool set including building, contents, roofs, floors etc.
Coinsurance Calculator Calculation Tool
Common conversion Tables Weight/Distance/Temp conversion tables
Declared Disasters Federally Declared Disaster Search Tool
Depreciation Calculator Calculation Tool
FEMA Catastrophe resource
Price Comparison Online Produce Cost Comparison Tool
Property Loss Research Bureau
Property & liability legal updates, coverage and CAT research
Residential repair estimating General cost estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home
Sales Tax Calculator Online Sales Tax Calculator
The Weather Channel National & local weather tracking information
FRAUD RESOURCES

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We have assembled a small group of websites that we have found to be useful to our clients. If you have a website that you believe will help provide information to our clients, please don’t hesitate to contact us so we can include it as a service to others.

Anti-fraud Coalition Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
Fraud Prevention Search Tool regarding Fraud/Financial Advice
ISO Claim Search All Claims Database for Fraud detection
National Insurance Crime Bureau
Theft and fraud awareness, fraud indicators, news
Rand Civil Justice Institute Civil litigation resource
Special Investigation Agencies International Association of Special Investigations Units
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