Frye Claims and Consultation

Summer 2010

bernie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:33:50 +0000

Over the years our newsletter has occasionally garnered feedback that out lead articles often suggest we have THE answer on a particular subject! In fact, what we hope to provide is both an answer or a set of facts which we hope will prove helpful to our friends/clients as they go about their business lives.

Occasionally, we read an article which we believe facilitates our efforts in the “High Pressure” career that is claims practice. The following is one such article and its author is Jim Huling, CEO of Matrix Resources, a company which was recently named one of the 25 Best Small Companies to work for in America for the third year in a row:

July 2010

bernie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:59:57 +0000

When Eric Schmidt first joined Google as its CEO and chairman, founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin had four words of advice: “Don’t screw this up.”

Not only has Schmidt not messed things up, most analysts agree he has added process and rigor to the Mountain View, Calif., company. Schmidt recently talked about the challenges of leading a company with an offbeat culture.

June 2010

bernie — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:53:16 +0000

Elgin Baylor, probably best known for his ability to rain down jump shots during his illustrious 14-year career in the National Basketball Association, now is trying to keep from getting rained on himself.

Spring 2010

bernie — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:50:53 +0000

During the past ten years of this publication, we have frequently addressed an area which is critical to the success and health of all claims folk.

Time is the most important asset in our lives – it is the only thing we cannot reproduce once it is expended: How we use our time often is THE critical factor in defining our careers: Poor time managers seldom reach the corner office.

April 2010

bernie — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:50:33 +0000

A pre-employment screening program for commercial drivers due to be launched in December by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration will allow commercial motor carriers to electronically access applicants’ driver inspection and crash histories. Employers say they will be able to use the information to more easily access safety risks of potential driver-employees. And drivers will be allowed to check the RMCSA data and correct any discrepancies.

March 2010

bernie — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:43:00 +0000

Employers in California may have the choice of whether to allow medical marijuana users to smoke pot in the workplace under guidelines issued by California Attorney General Jerry Brown.

The Attorney General drew up the guidelines to clarify California’s Compassionate Use Act of 1996, or Proposition 215, which voters approved to allow patients to consume marijuana when a doctor recommends its use.

Winter-II 2010

bernie — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:58:57 +0000

“The Hall of Shame puts a human face on a costly and damaging crime that many people view merely as victimless prank,” says Frank Sztuk, national SIU director for Hanover Insurance Group and chair of the Coalition committee that elected the newest dishonorees.

Brazen, vicious, coldly destructive, or tragic-comically knuckleheaded. The plot sickens for the Hall of Shame’s moral invertebrates. Look no farther than the outrageous disgrace of our first offender.

January 2010

bernie — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:52:24 +0000

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is un-insurable – at least that’s what he and the British Basketball Federation have been told. The reported $80 million man, Mr. Deng can’t find an insurer to cover his recently signed six-year contract with the Bulls while he plays with Great Britain’s national team during qualifying for the 2009 European Basketball Championships, according to reports. As of last week, the British team was looking at possibly self-insuring Mr. Deng, who would be the only NBA player on the squad.

Winter 2010

bernie — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:32:23 +0000

Ernst and Young conducted a study to determine the greatest strategic risks facing the Property / Casualty insurance industry.

The Study entitled “Strategic Business Risk 2008″ lists those risk in the order of the significance of their impact: Many of the risks are interlinked with consequences from one risk having a direct impact on others.

November 2009

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:32:58 +0000

The findings of the J.D. Power and Associates’ “2008 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study,” indicate the policyholders are more content and thus more inclined to renew policies with insurers who have adjusters who express empathy and effectively meet their expectations.

Drawing upon 11,671 responses from auto insurance customers who filed a claim within the past 12 months…