www.plrb.org plrb web training. introduction 1. getting started 2. weather / cats info 3. coverage...
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PLRB Web Training
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Introduction
1. Getting Started
2. Weather / Cats Info
3. Coverage Database
4. Education Materials
5. Meetings & Conferences
6. Locate Providers
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I. Getting Started
PLRB is a non-profit organization Membership is on flat fee basis,
not based on usage Each person should have own
password
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-Go to: www.plrb.org-Get password, using your company e-mail address
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White screen on homepage contains PLRB’s most current information
Link to hurricane info
Reviews of new cases
Recent weather info
Coverage quizes
Liability coverage question
General PLRB info
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II. Weather /Cats
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II. Weather /Cats
1. Type beginning date2. Type ending date
3. Select desired peril
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II. Weather /Cats
4. Select State
(can also select cityand/or zip code)
5. Click Submit Search view results here
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II. Weather /Cats
Red dot = tornado, Green dot = hail, Pink dot = wind
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II. Weather /Cats
-click on Precipitation Summary Chart to view weather map
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II. Weather /Cats
Map scale
-click on site navigation box in upper right corner of screen to return to home page by selecting “PLRB/LIRB Main”
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III. Coverage Research
The place to:
View annotations of common policies Research state-by-state materials Read law reviews of cases Submit a coverage question
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III. Coverage Research
-general searches can be performed by typing key terms or policy language into Search box
rodent*
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III. Coverage Research-however, for more detailed searching, click on the “Coverage Research” tab
to access the Coverage Research page.
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III. Coverage Research-type policy language “water damage” in the subject field
-type factual term “roof” in the text field
-leave state field as “All 50 States”
212 hits
Titles of documents
Type of document
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III. Coverage Research
Annotations updated on a real time basis contain full discussion of each policy provision discuss case law from throughout the country
Property Annotations include:1. Homeowners2. Businessowners3. Commerical Forms, i.e. various CP forms4. Business Income 5. Various common ISO personal and commercial lines endorsements
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III. Coverage Research-Beneath Subject/Text/State field is Table of Contents for PLRB’s database
- Within the Table of Contents is PLRB’s State-by-State folder
State-by-state folders
Tip: most of these state-by-state documents can be quickly accessed by typing CHART into the Search box on the main page or by typing it in the Subject field in the Subject/Text/State search.
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III. Coverage ResearchLaw Reviews explain the court’s holding, often provide a free link to the text of the court’s opinion, and contain a comment section where PLRB explains the significance of the case
-your coverage search may pull up Law Reviews of related cases
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III. Coverage Research
To submit a coverage question to PLRB:1. Click on “Ask PLRB/LIRB”
2. Click on “here” on the left for first party non-auto questions
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III. Coverage Research
To submit a coverage question to PLRB:
1. Click on “Ask PLRB/LIRB”
2. Click on “here” on the left for first party non-auto questions
Steps to submit question:
-indicate policy at issue-indicate state of loss-identify key policy language-provide key facts-present coverage question-click the “submit” button
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IV. Education Materials•Technical information, including ClaimStar
•Materials from prior PLRB conferences
•Distance learning modules (with CE credit for some states)
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IV. Education Materials
To retrieve educational materials:
-enter key insurance or policy term(s) in Search box, or
-click on + to open relevant folders
mold Search box
Distance
Learning
Modules
ClaimStar
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IV. Education MaterialsDistance Learning Modules
-over 40 first party modules available
-CE credit available for newest modules in certain states
modules with CE credit
click here to launch
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IV. Education MaterialsClaimStar
- technical information
To locate info:
1. click on ClaimStar
2. click on Reference Info
3. select Property Technical Reference
4. drill down table of contents
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V. Meetings and ConferencesTo access information in PLRB’s meetings and conferences:
1. Click on yellow tab for Meetings & Conferences
2. Select desired meeting.
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VI. Locate ProvidersInternet Service Provider Directory
To access: 1. click on the “Locate Providers” tab
2. on next page, click on “Locate Providers” which appears over the Claimspages logo.
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VI. Locate Providers
1. Select State
2. Select County or City
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VI. Locate Providers
3. Select category of provider
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VI. Locate ProvidersPLRB Affiliate members are listed firstLinks to provider web sites often providedHelpful with: -locating out of town providers
-locating providers of unique services-getting quick bids
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PLRBContact PLRB:
-phone: (888) 711-7572
-fax: (630) 724-2260
Thank You. PLRB Looks forward to working with you.