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Articles by David J. Dybdahl

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Having Trouble Getting Paid For Category 3 Water Jobs?

Play the “Risk Management Card”
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
March 5, 2014
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As I sat at lunch with a restoration contractor, the familiar story unfolded: “I did the Cat 3 water loss according to the IICRC S500 and the adjuster only wants to pay me for a Cat 2 loss.


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Why Every Restoration Firm Needs Professional Liability Insurance

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
February 1, 2014
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Most restoration contractors have glaring coverage gaps in their liability insurance resulting from professional exclusions.


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Beware! Your Category 3 Water Jobs Are Likely Uninsured

Give this article to your insurance agent and tell them that you work at Category 3 water job sites
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 1, 2013
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Every IICRC-certified water damage restoration contractor knows Category 3 water is classified as Category 3 because it is grossly contaminated with fungi, bacteria or other pollutants.
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A Two-Step Solution to Managing the Risk of Subcontractors

As I look back on 10 years worth of loss records on the restoration firms we insure, more than 90% of the reported claims involve a subcontractor
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
September 3, 2013
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Hiring subcontractors in the restoration business is a way of life. Very few owners of restoration firms appreciate how risky subcontractors can be or how easily this risk can be reduced.
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Roofing: A New Opportunity for Professional Restorers?

The demand for self performed roofing is being driven by basically two factors
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
July 8, 2013
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Looking for a new source of revenue in your restoration business? Consider going into the self-performed roofing business.


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Bailees Insurance: What Every Restoration Firm Needs to Know

There appears to be a serious need for some help within the restoration community in this line of insurance coverage
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
May 14, 2013
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We have been answering a lot of questions about bailees insurance lately.


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Who’s Got Your Back?

In practice, restoration firm owners have to depend on others to help them manage the risks in their business
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
March 14, 2013
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A Grand Canyon white water rafting guide will tell you, “You are primarily responsible for your own survival.” And if you own a company, you are the person that must be primarily responsible for the survival of your business.


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The IICRC Standards: An Important Risk Management Tool

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
January 28, 2013
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I cringed when I heard my client say “we are not following the S520” as he was complaining about being mistreated by a claims adjuster on a job.


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Tis’ the Season for Insurance Renewal

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 13, 2012
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More businesses renew their insurance on January 1 than any other day.
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Helping with the Hurricane Sandy Aftermath? Here’s Insurance Information You Need to Know

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 8, 2012
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Here is some front lines information on insurance that everyone working in New York or contemplating working in New York needs to be aware of.


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