Claims Education Magazine® was published by International Insurance Institute, Inc. from 2005 to 2022. All issues can be viewed/downloaded using the links below. A special thanks to all of our customers who helped to make Claims Education Magazine so successful.


Summer 2022

Feature Story: Successful Claims Education Conference held in New Orleans

Fall 2020

Training Talk
Feature Story: HERNDON & ASSOCIATES: In the Line of Fire
Spotlight Story: SHELTER INSURANCE: Best in Class for Customer Service and Employee Satisfaction
Feature Course: Webinar-Based Training Program
Claims Professional Books: Featured Book this Issue: AWESOME CLAIMS CUSTOMER SERVICE - Part 1

Spring 2020

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Feature Story: LATITUDE SUBROGATION BLAZING THE TRAIL with New Vehicle Inspection Recovery Program (VIRP)
Second Story: TRUST ABOUNDING
Third Story: THIS AIN'T NO DISCO
Spotlight Story: 15th Annual Claims Conference POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Spotlight Story: Congratulations to the 2020 Distinguished SCLA Designee Award Winner!
Feature Course: Webinar-Based Training Program
Claims Professional Books: Featured Book this Issue: THE CLAIMS COOKBOOK: A Culinary Guide to Job Satisfaction

Winter 2020

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Feature Story: QUALITY vs. QUANTITY
Second Story: PASSION FOR LEARNING LEADS TO COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AND NEW CAREERS AT SECURITY FIRST
Claims Professional Books: International Insurance Institute offers a variety of publications that are sure to be an invaluable addition to any claims professional’s tool box.
Feature Course: Real-Life Time Management for Claims

Fall 2019

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Feature Story: BIG FUN in the BIG EASY: 14th Annual Claims Education Conference Held in New Orleans
Second Story: How to Build a Team of GREAT COMMUNICATORS to Enhance Corporate Culture and Claims Handling
Feature Course: Awesome Claims Customer Service: The Next Level

Spring 2019

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Feature Story: CONSIDER IT DONE: ClaimFox Saves Time and Money for Carriers
Second Story: LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER (Let the Good Times Roll)
Third Story: TERESA HEADRICK CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO LOCAL CHARITY
Feature Course: Teaching and Coaching for Managers

Fall 2018

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Feature Story: Built to Last
Partnership | Latitude: The Subro Cavalry
Spotlight: MICHELLE ANDERSON Sees the Big Picture
Feature Course: Effective Recorded Statements

Summer 2018

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Feature Story: COPART: Making a Positive Impact since 1982
Second Story: LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER (Let the Good Times Roll): Successful 13th Annual Claims Education Conference Held in New Orleans
Partnership | Latitude: Very Special Thank You
Feature Course: Real-Life Time Management for the Insurance Professional

Fall 2017

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Feature Story: There's No Place Like Home
Feature Course: Leadership Skills for Leaders

Summer 2016

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Feature Story: Going for Championship Performance
Feature Course: Leadership Skills for Leaders
Spotlight: Tonee West

Winter 2016

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Feature Story: Living by Core Values
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Summer 2015

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Feature Story: Leadership Concepts for Leaders
New Course: Professionalism in Claims

Spring 2014

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Feature Story: Customers Will Listen to You, When You Start Listening to Them
New Course: Negotiating with Property Contractors

Winter 2012

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Feature Story: He's a Claims Man
Feature Story: The Claims World Loses One of Its Best: Mike Noakes

Spring 2012

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Feature Story: Ambassadors in the Field
Feature Story: Conference Comes Full Circle

Winter 2011

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Feature Story: Plymouth Rock Lives It's Brand, and Proud to be More Than Just Insurance
Feature Story: Oh Her? She’s New: A Lesson in Attitude and Performance

Spring 2011

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Feature Story: Online Claims Training Program Expands: Critical Thinking for Claims Professionals Added to Curriculum

Fall 2010

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Feature Story: Online Claims Training Program Expands: Time Management for Claims added to curriculum

Summer 2010

Feature Story: 5TH Annual Claims Education Conference Earns Superbowl Status

Spring 2010

Feature Story: While Others Wait, Some Invest in Training, Part III
Feature Story: Claims Education Conference and the Superbowl Champs
Training Talk

Dec 2009

Training Talk: Where Do You Stand?
Feature Story: While Others Wait, Some Invest in Training, Part II
Feature Story: Tips for Negotiating with Attorneys
Manager Spotlight: Teresa Headrick

Oct/Nov 2009

Training Talk: Falling Back on Training
Feature Story: Tips on Taking Statements and Information Gathering
Feature Story: While Others Wait, Some Invest in Training

Aug/Sept 2009

Training Talk: Taking Care of Business
Feature Story: Education and Beauty
Manager Spotlight: Paul Balbresky, ITP, MEd, CLU 

Mar/Apr 2009

Training Talk: A New Season Awaits
Feature Story: Placing the Bets: Making Good Training Decisions During Slow Times
Quick Tips for Claim Professionals

Jan/Feb 2009

Training Talk: Welcome to Our Launch!
Feature Story: Lessons in Customer Service and Attitude
The Future of Training : III Launches On-Demand Video Learning for Claims Professionals
Manager Spotlight: Grace Strahl

Fall 2008

Cover Story: Blogs and Wikis and Gen Y — OH MY! Technology’s Impact on Training
Feature Story: Saying It the Right Way: Claims Telephone Techniques — The Good and Bad
On Course: A New Look at an Old Friend
Student of the Quarter: Jeske Shoots Up the Ladder
Manager Spotlight: Visconti Uses Versatility 
Trainer of the Season: Gutcher Raises Fraud Awareness
Training Reminders: Lessons of the Past

Summer 2008

Cover Story: Critical Thinking for the Claim Professional, Part III
Feature Story: Sun, Sand, and the Claims Education Conference
Feature Story: The Marine Claims Guide
On Course: Surveying Team Strengths and Weaknesses
Student of the Quarter: Patti Rutzinski: The Journey Is the Reward
Manager Spotlight: The Mardi Gras Meeting 
Trainer of the Season: Martha Bright: A Shine in a Rouch Stone 
Training Reminders: Tracking the Claim Staff's Training Needs

Winter 2008

Cover Story
Luck: Where Preparation Meets Opportunity
Managing Reputational Risk Through PE
Manager Spotlight
Trainer of the Season
On Course
Interviewing Tips to Hire Great Adjusters
Training Reminders

Fall 2007

Cover Story
Understanding and Addressing Crisis for Catastrophe Adjusters
Order Out of Information Chaos
Desire for Excellence
I.I.I. Pro Bono Duty Pays Off in New Orleans
Class Acts
Manager Spotlight
On Course
Training Reminders

Summer 2007

Twice as Nice 
It's My Honor to Introduce…Her Honor
Building the Future of the Claims Industry through Continual Education
Class Acts
Manager's Spotlight: Make Your Best First Impression
On Course: Claims Training for the Goal-Oriented
Training Reminders: Staying the Course

Spring 2007

Spring into Training
The battle of the givers vs. the takers
Message of responsibility & attitude
The Nashville Connection
Readers Respond
Out of SITE
Empathizing with customers
Class Acts
Manager Spotlight
On Course
Training Reminders

Winter 2007

Who's Picking Up the Claims Trash
Dive in Headfirst to the 2007 Conference
Take Hold of Your Career Through Personal Development
III Supports Emeril Lagasse's Carnivale du Vin
New Orleans Rebuilding--Still a Long Way to Go
Claims Training Benefits From a Little Spicing Up
Never Stop Learning
Class Acts
Manager Spotlight
New Courses
On Course
For Members Only

Fall 2006

Re-Energize Your Career Through Training & Education
Special Conference Report
Interpersonal Skills: Avoid the Hammer!
Training Talk
Class Acts
Manager Spotlight
New Courses
For Members Only
CareerPath
Training Tips

Summer 2006

Stop Whining, Start Shining
Learning and the Customer Experience
Meeting the Challenges of Time Management
Training Talk
Sonoma Conference Report
Class Acts
Manager Spotlight
Chairman's Corner
OnCourse / CareerPath
Training Tips

Winter 2006

Make Time for Continuing Claims Education
Claims Education Conference
Above all else: There is attitude
Training Talk
Student of the Quarter / Trainer of the Season
HonorRoll
CareerPath Sponsors

Summer 2005

Step carefully around the interview pit
Drink from the cup of success
A Velvet Hammer Can Expedite Negotiations
Training Talk
Student of the Quarter
Trainer of the Season
Honor Roll
CareerPath Sponsors