Congrats to our newly credentialed WIND Certified Professionals! Each year, hundreds of qualified insurance professionals complete a four-hour certification class to obtain the status of WIND Certified Appraiser and WIND Certified Umpire. Congrats to our newly credentialed 2018 professionals. WIND Certified Appraisers The WIND Certified Appraiser Program® was introduced in 2012 to enhance the professionalism and…
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The WIND 2019 Conference Committee invites you to share your knowledge and experience by submitting an educational presentation or topic idea for the 20th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference scheduled for January 29 – February 2, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. This three-day event offers professional development, continuing…
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Former National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director Max Mayfield has been honored with a namesake award by the Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND), a professional membership association for the property insurance claims industry. Mr. Mayfield, who served as NHC from 2000-2007, was presented with the inaugural Max Mayfield Award in South Florida by WIND President Michael Ruskin…
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WIND 2018 offered plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with property insurance claims professionals. Here’s a look at WIND 2018 pictures Be sure to join the fun next year! Save the date for the 19th Annual Windstorm Insurance Conference, set for January 15-19, 2018 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. Call for…
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From Left: Janet L. Brown, Esquire, 2018 WIND President Michael Ruskin; 2017 WIND President Susan B. Harwood, Esquire: and B0ard Member Wayne D. Taylor, Esquire The Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND) is proud of each of its member’s accomplishments. Each year, WIND recognizes those that exemplify outstanding service and achievement to the association. During the WIND 2018…
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This year’s hurricane season, was in a word, devastating. In just a month’s time, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria inflicted damage, destruction, and death in a one-two-three punch. Lives were forever altered and home and businesses destroyed or leveled. With property damage in the billions and recovery estimated into the coming months or years, it’s…
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Do you qualify for the WIND Designation Program? Be among a distinct group of property and windstorm insurance claims professionals that make up the WIND Designation Program. What is the WIND Designation Program? The WIND Designation Program is not a certification class, but rather a distinct credential process for property and windstorm insurance claims professionals.…
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The WIND Conference is more than just an educational conference. It’s a prime networking event. As a provider of services, products in the property, windstorm insurance claims industry, you know it’s sometimes challenging to market to your target customer. Often, insurance professionals and claims adjusters are busy in the field or swamped in the office. You either…
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WIND 2017 offered plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with property insurance claims professionals. Check out our conference pictures to see our 1,065 attendees enjoying the three-day networking and educational event. Here’s a look at WIND 2017 pictures Highlights include the Sunset Celebration, Welcome and Roaring 1920s Receptions, General Session with Col. Mark Tillman,…
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Congratulations to attorney Andy Rock of Rock Law Group as the recipient of the 8th Annual WIND Presidential Recognition Award. The award was established to recognize annually a member who has contributed significant knowledge, service and leadership to better the Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND). WIND 2016 President Curtis Hutchens presented the award at the Jan.…
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