Please join the Western Loss Association at our fall conference. https://conta.cc/3B0G2Af
(WLA) Western Loss Association
Insurance
Secure greater efficiency in the adjustment of property losses through education and training.
About us
History of the Western Loss Associaton: Shortly after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a group of property adjusters convened and formed the Western Loss Association. At that time, commercial property structures and civilization in general existed mainly between the Mississippi River and the Atlantic Ocean, and Liability, Auto, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance didn’t really have much of a market-share. Almost all adjusters were involved in handling property losses of one type or another, mainly cargo losses and building fires. An adjusters’ group known as the Eastern Loss Association already existed in New York City, drawing membership from the eastern seaboard and New England. The Western Loss Association incorporated as a counterpart, accepting members who handled property losses from Duluth to New Orleans, up to the western border of the Mississippi River. Their purpose, then as now, was to secure greater efficiency in the adjustment of property losses through education and training. The focus of the Western Loss Association is on first-party and third-party property losses of all types, including Commercial and Residential Buildings, Contents, Business Interruption, Jewelers and Furrier Block losses, Auto Material Damage, Heavy Equipment, Marine, Inland Marine, Cargo, Fine Arts, Environmental and Toxic Torts, Boats, Electronic Equipment, Computers, Fidelity and Surety Bonds, Aircraft, Crops, Agribusiness, and Subrogation. Current activities include three educational seminars per year, plus a Christmas Holidays Party. Membership is open to all persons affiliated with the property insurance industry, including company staff adjusters, defense attorneys, independent adjusters, appraisers, salvors, contractors, accountants, engineers, risk managers and other experts providing service to insurance companies and self-insured’s.
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http://westernloss.org/
External link for (WLA) Western Loss Association
- Industry
- Insurance
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
Employees at (WLA) Western Loss Association
Updates
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This is a follow up to our post regarding Lois Thomas’ passing for those of you who know her and would like to attend her celebration of life. From Mike Thomas, Lois’ husband: To all our family and friends in the Chicago and surrounding areas: Please join us in celebrating the life of Lois Thomas. We will gather on Saturday August 10th from 11:30-3:30 at Moretti’s, 1175 W. Lake St, Bartlett, IL. 60103 to share stories, memories, and the joy Lois brought into our lives.
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Thank you to everyone who attended the (WLA) Western Loss Association Bags Tournament last night at Salerno's in Hodgkins! It was an incredible evening filled with friendly competition, networking, and great company. With so many teams battling it out, the event was a huge success. Thank you to all the attendees and participants for making this the social event of the summer. Congratulations to the winners, and we can't wait to see you all again next year! And a very special thank you to all the generous sponsors as well! Parkside Restoration, RCF Salvage, RCL Engineering Group, Semke Forensic, Stephens Engineering Consultants, Inc., The Vertex Companies LLC, 24/7 SECURED BOARD-UP, INC., Salerno's Pizzeria, Rimkus, J.S. Held LLC, Aggregate Construction Consultants, ALE Solutions, BluSky Restoration Contractors, DBI Construction Consultants, First Onsite Property Restoration, and NEFCO Fire Investigations.
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Don't miss out on the social event of the summer! Join us for the WLA Bags Tournament next week at Salerno's in Hodgkins, IL. Up to 44 teams of 2 will compete to be crowned the WLA Bags Champion! 🏆 Date: July 11, 2024 Location: Salerno's in Hodgkins What’s Included: 3 drink tickets, pizza, and salad bar Prizes: Awards for 1st and 2nd place teams Sponsorships are available and include registration for 1 team. (Limit 2 teams per vendor member.) Register early as this event is expected to sell out! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/g_-U_Xze #WLA #BagsTournament #SummerSocial #RegisterNow
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Dear Members, I am heartbroken to tell you that Lois Thomas passed away on June 28, 2024, after battling cancer for a year and a half. Lois was in the insurance industry for well over 24 years. I was blessed to work with her at Universal Restoration Services for 17 years where she gained much respect in the insurance industry due to her honesty and strong work ethic. Lois then worked for Alliance Disaster Kleenup for 3 ½ years, and in December of 2020, she moved to North Carolina, where she worked at McLeod Health. She was an amazing person, full of love and laughter, and a true inspiration and mentor to many. She impacted so many lives in the best way, and If you know Lois, you were her family and couldn’t help but love her and her smiling face. She wanted everyone to be happy and successful and did what she could to make that happen. She was a very dear friend to many and will be missed. Please see her obituary at Lois Thomas Obituary (1962-2024) | Calabash, NC (echovita.com). There will be an updated obituary at Lois Thomas - Coastal Cremations (coastalcremationsnc.com). Mike, her husband, will be planning a memorial service in the Chicago area sometime in the middle of August, and I will get that information out when I can. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mike, Michael, and all of Lois’ family and friends. With deepest sympathy and love, Theresa Noska, AIC Administrative Director – Lifetime Member Barry Parks, Administrative Co-Director Western Loss Association www.westernloss.org 847-875-8096 (Theresa’s Cell) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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WLA invites members to register for the WLA Bags Tournament Summer Social. https://conta.cc/4c0yGKX
WLA Bags Tournament Social Event
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Last Friday marked another successful (WLA) Western Loss Association Golf Outing! We were proud to host this event to benefit the Shriners Children's Hospital. Networking with everyone and enjoying the perfect day on the golf course couldn't have gone better. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the individuals who turned out to support such a great cause! And a big thank you to all the incredible sponsors who made this event as special as it was: Meaden & Moore, Homelink Corporation, Semke Forensic, Knight Commercial, Stephens Engineering Consultants, Inc., CRDN General and Specialty Contents Restoration, TechLoss Consulting & Restoration, Inc., Prism Specialties, Hausch and Company, Rimkus, Nederveld, Inc., Envista Forensics, Haag Global, First Priority Restoration, ServiceMaster DSI, Forensic Engineering Company, MKA International, Inc., Thompson Brody & Kaplan, LLP, RCF LLC, Weaver Consultants Group, S-E-A, American Structurepoint, Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi), and CELTIC Restoration Group, Inc For more photos of the sponsors and event, and information about future events, please visit our website at http://westernloss.org/
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