BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arizona Insurance Claims Association - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aicaonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arizona Insurance Claims Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260906T152516Z CREATED:20260112T183628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T152516Z UID:18309-1789576200-1789585200@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA 2026 September Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Intelligence Tradecraft: Principles for Advanced Investigations\n September 16\n @\n4:30 PM\n –\n7:00 PM \n\n Fate Brewing Company\n\n4445 N 7th St\n \n Phoenix\,\n AZ\n 85014\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n (602) 354-4700 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \nTOPIC: \nModern investigations have evolved well beyond traditional social media checks\, surveillance\, and interviews\, yet many professionals still rely on the same old playbook. Using real-world case examples\, this session explores the four core disciplines of private intelligence gathering: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)\, Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)\, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)\, and Human Intelligence (HUMINT). \nAttendees will learn how advanced tools like geosocial and geospatial investigations\, device forensics\, location tracking\, video and imagery upscaling\, and complex surveillance operations can strengthen the defense against high-value litigation\, and how to deploy them in a legally sound manner. A key takeaway: these capabilities are far more accessible and affordable than most professionals assume. \nIdeal for attorneys\, claims adjusters\, risk managers\, brokers\, and corporate security professionals; this presentation offers practical insight into building more compelling\, well-supported investigations. \nSPEAKER:\nPresented by Garrett McGinn\, Partner\, DigiStream Investigations. Garrett McGinn is a Partner with DigiStream Investigations’ R&D Department and its complex investigations company\, UpStream Intelligence. He brings over 18 years of investigative experience as a Certified Fraud Examiner and licensed Private Investigator. Garrett holds a master’s degree in Transatlantic Relations from Jagiellonian University in Krakow Poland\, and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of California\, Davis. Mr. McGinn trained in advanced surveillance tactics in the United Kingdom\, achieving a Level III Advanced Award in Foot & Mobile Surveillance. \n \n \n Become a Member\n \n \n Register\n \n Cancelation Policy\n Any cancellations or questions should be sent to treasurer@aicaonline.org. In order to provide an accurate count for dinner\, we will be unable to provide a refund for cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to the event.\n \n ×\n \n“BRING A FRIEND”\nThe Board encourages each of you to bring a friend to every meeting. All meetings are informative and provides networking opportunities – let’s get the word out! \nSpeaking Opportunites\nInterested in being a guest speaker? Or have questions regarding an upcoming speaker? Contact Us at speakers@aicaonline.org \nTo sponsor a future meeting social hour\, please contact Andrea Morin at pr@aicaonline.org URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-2026-september-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Fate Brewing Company\, 4445 N 7th St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85014\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aicaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Image-from-Email.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Morin":MAILTO:pr@aicaonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260603T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260603T190000 DTSTAMP:20260515T161837Z CREATED:20260112T183337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T161837Z UID:18305-1780504200-1780513200@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA 2026 June Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:2026 AICA June Monthly Meeting\nMay 20\n@\n4:30 PM\n–\n7:00 PM \nChompie’s\n3212 E Cactus Rd \nPhoenix\,\nAZ\n85032\nUnited States\n+ Google Map \n\n+1 602 710 2910 \nView Venue Website \n \nTOPIC: Hoarding-driven contents losses present unique challenges for property adjusters\, often complicating evaluation\, scope\, and resolution. This presentation provides a practical overview of hoarding behaviors\, including a clear definition and the different levels of hoarding commonly encountered in property claims. Attendees will learn how to appropriately identify these situations\, recognize when additional resources or specialized support are needed\, and understand the impact hoarding can have on contents handling and claim outcomes. Real-world case studies will be shared to illustrate common issues\, best practices\, and lessons learned when managing hoarding-related contents losses. \n\n\nRegister\n\nCancelation Policy\nAny cancellations or questions should be sent to treasurer@aicaonline.org. In order to provide an accurate count for dinner\, we will be unable to provide a refund for cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to the event.\n\n×\n \n“BRING A FRIEND”\nThe Board encourages each of you to bring a friend to every meeting. All meetings are informative and provides networking opportunities – let’s get the word out! \nSpeaking Opportunites\nInterested in being a guest speaker? Or have questions regarding an upcoming speaker? Contact Us at speakers@aicaonline.org \nTo sponsor a future meeting social hour\, please contact Andrea Morin at pr@aicaonline.org URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-2026-may-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Chompie’s\, 3212 E Cactus Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20251120T193703Z CREATED:20250710T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T193703Z UID:17665-1763656200-1763665200@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:November 2025 Monthly Meeting and Board Elections DESCRIPTION:2025 AICA November Monthly Meeting & Board Elections\n November 20\n @\n4:30 PM\n –\n7:00 PM \n\n Hundred Mile Brewing Co.\n\n690 North Scottsdale Road\n \n Tempe\,\n AZ\n 85288\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n 480-256-1623 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \nTOPIC: This Continuing Education course provides practical strategies for managing catastrophe claims with both efficiency and empathy. We will cover pre-landfall preparation\, temporary housing coordination\, communication best practices\, and supporting policyholders throughout the CAT event lifecycle. Eligible attendees can earn 1 CE Credit (TX\, FL\, or IICRC). Strengthen your CAT response readiness and enhance the customer experience when families need you most. \nSPEAKER: Joshua Horn is a Sales Executive and Continuing Education instructor with over four years of experience supporting insurance carriers and adjusters nationwide through ALE claims and temporary housing coordination. In his role with Homelink\, he focuses on educating claim professionals on CAT preparedness\, housing processes\, and customer care during high-stress events. Joshua combines operational expertise with a clear\, engaging teaching style to ensure adjusters feel confident in managing complex housing needs. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas State University and currently serves as a CE instructor in Texas. \n \n Register\n \n Cancelation Policy\n Any cancellations or questions should be sent to treasurer@aicaonline.org. In order to provide an accurate count for dinner\, we will be unable to provide a refund for cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to the event.\n \n ×\n \n“BRING A FRIEND”\nThe Board encourages each of you to bring a friend to every meeting. All meetings are informative and provides networking opportunities – let’s get the word out! \nSpeaking Opportunites\nInterested in being a guest speaker? Or have questions regarding an upcoming speaker? Contact Us at speakers@aicaonline.org \nTo sponsor a future meeting social hour\, please contact Andrea Morin at pr@aicaonline.org URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/november-2025-monthly-meeting-and-board-elections/ LOCATION:Hundred Mile Brewing Co.\, 690 North Scottsdale Road\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85288\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aicaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/11.2025-meeting-announcement.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Morin":MAILTO:pr@aicaonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250917T190000 DTSTAMP:20250729T160555Z CREATED:20250710T155043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T160555Z UID:17661-1758126600-1758135600@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA September 2025 Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:2025 AICA September Monthly Meeting\nSeptember 17\n@\n4:30 PM\n–\n7:00 PM \nTOPIC: Investigating Current Property Loss Schemes- and AI Isn’t Here to Help \nSPEAKER: LIN WERKHEISER\, AIC\, FCLS \n\nRegister\n\nCancelation Policy\nAny cancellations or questions should be sent to treasurer@aicaonline.org. In order to provide an accurate count for dinner\, we will be unable to provide a refund for cancellations received less than 72 hours prior to the event.\n\n×\n \nSpeaker(s) Details:\nMr. Werkheiser has over 36 years of experience in insurance claims handling and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) investigations across multiple lines of insurance. Throughout his career\, he has served in a variety of roles\, including Claims Representative\, SIU Investigator\, SIU Supervisor\, SIU General Adjuster\, SIU Manager\, and SIU Director. \nHe is currently responsible for all non-surveillance field investigation functions and SIU compliance for the Command enterprise. In addition\, he serves as the contract Director of Special Investigations for multiple insurance carriers and third-party administrator (TPA) clients\, and he consults on SIU functions for several other carriers in the U.S. and Canada. \nMr. Werkheiser brings extensive claims and SIU compliance experience in the alternative risk market\, including captives\, risk retention groups (RRGs)\, self-insured entities\, and MGA/fronting company programs. He has handled or supervised claim and SIU investigations in over 40 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. \nHe is a seasoned trainer\, having provided SIU training to numerous organizations across the U.S. A founding member of the New Mexico Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU)\, he has also served on the boards of IASIU chapters in Pennsylvania\, Colorado\, New Mexico\, and Arizona. He is a member of IASIU\, the Anti-Fraud Alliance\, the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)\, and the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. He also represents Command at the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud. \nOutside of the insurance industry\, Mr. Werkheiser has a strong background in public safety. He previously served as a police officer in Pennsylvania and as a firefighter\, firefighter/EMT\, and rescue squad crew chief in departments located in Pennsylvania\, New Jersey\, and Wisconsin. He is a 49-year member of the National Ski Patrol and currently serves as an Alpine Patroller at Big Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake\, California. \nEvent Details:\nInvestigating Current Property Loss Schemes- and AI Isn’t Here to Help \n\nRegister\n \n“BRING A FRIEND”\nThe Board encourages each of you to bring a friend to every meeting. All meetings are informative and provides networking opportunities – let’s get the word out! \nSpeaking Opportunites\nInterested in being a guest speaker? Or have questions regarding an upcoming speaker? Contact Us at speakers@aicaonline.org \nTo sponsor a future meeting social hour\, please contact Andrea Morin at pr@aicaonline.org URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-september-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Chompie’s\, 3212 E Cactus Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aicaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Werkheiser-Head-Shot-resize.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Morin":MAILTO:pr@aicaonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250521T190000 DTSTAMP:20250515T165019Z CREATED:20241114T170429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T165019Z UID:17056-1747845000-1747854000@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA 2025 May Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGE: Arizona American Italian Club\n7509 N 12th St\nPhoenix\, AZ 85020 United States\nTopic:\nDr. Shah will provide an overview of common shoulder injuries and related procedures\, highlighting key case studies and post-surgical outcomes.\n May 21\n @\n4:30 PM\n –\n7:00 PM\n Register\n \n\n Arizona American Italian Club\n\n7509 N 12th St\n \n Phoenix\,\n AZ\n 85020\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \n Register URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-2025-may-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Arizona American Italian Club\, 7509 N 12th St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85020\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aicaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Common-Shoulder-Injuries-for-home-page.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Morin":MAILTO:pr@aicaonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250410T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250410T160000 DTSTAMP:20250107T232135Z CREATED:20241114T170226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T232135Z UID:17053-1744270200-1744300800@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA 2025 Annual Golf Tournament DESCRIPTION:AICA Annual Golf Tournament\n2025\n April 10\n @\n7:30 AM\n –\n4:00 PM\n Days Hours Minutes Seconds\n \nTeam Golf Registration foursome\n \n Register\n \n \nTeam Golf Registration twosome\n \n Register\n \n \nIndividual Golf Registration\n \n Register\n \n \nBecome a Sponsor\n \n View\n \n \nIndividual Golf Lunch\n \n Purchase\n \n \nMcCormick Ranch Golf Club\n7505 E McCormick Pkwy\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258 URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-2025-annual-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:McCormick Ranch Golf Club\, 7505 E McCormick Pkwy\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85258\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aicaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/golf-3-sponsor.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240918T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240918T190000 DTSTAMP:20240820T034743Z CREATED:20240815T043430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T034743Z UID:16832-1726677000-1726686000@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA 2024 September Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Topic:\nManaging Mayhem – Navigating the Current Cyber Threat Landscapes\n\n September 18\n @\n4:30 PM\n –\n7:00 PM\n Register \nAs the digital aspects of our lives continuously increase\, cyber threats increase as well.  Smishing\, Vishing\, Quishing\, BEC\, Whaling\, and credential compromise are just a few ways attackers try to separate you from your money and information. \nIn this presentation\, Karl Epps\, a Certified Ethical Hacker and Digital Forensic Examiner will use real world examples to inform the attendees about the current threat landscape and arm attendees with ways to better protect themselves both personally and professionally. \n  \nKarl Epps\, EnCE\, CEH\, CCPA\, CHFI\nEpps Digital Forensics LLC\n \nKarl Epps started his first Information Technology firm in 1996\, managing computer networks in the Detroit Metro area.  In 1998\, he got his first Computer Forensic certification.  \nKarl sold his company and moved to the Phoenix metro area in 2001 and restarted his Information Technology practice there.  As an IT consultant\, Karl has managed hundreds of networks of all sizes over the last 28 years.  In 2017\, Karl closed down the network support side of his business to focus solely on Digital Forensics and Cyber Security.  \nAmong his designations\, Karl is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)\, a Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)\, a EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE) and a Certified Hacking Forensic Examiner (CHFI).  Karl teaches digital forensics nationally and trains with private and public sector Forensic Examiners all over the United States.  Karl works cyber claims for insurance companies and individual clients as well as civil and criminal cases involving numerous aspects of digital forensics including\, but not limited to computers\, servers\, mobile devices\, cloud\, internet and geolocation technologies.  Karl has been admitted as an expert witness in both State and Federal courts. \n\n Chompie’s\n\n3212 E Cactus Rd\n \n Phoenix\,\n AZ\n 85032\n United States\n\n\n + Google Map \n\n \n +1 602 710 2910 \n \n\n View Venue Website \n \n Register URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-2024-september-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Chompie’s\, 3212 E Cactus Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240320T190000 DTSTAMP:20240308T182004Z CREATED:20240308T164835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T182004Z UID:16554-1710952200-1710961200@aicaonline.org SUMMARY:AICA 2024 March Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Title: Asbestos in Restoration\nHow do asbestos regulations in the United States effect the restoration industry? We will discuss how federal and local asbestos rules and regulations are applied to restoration contractors. We will also briefly discuss history\, background and health effects of asbestos exposure and our discussion will close with a Question and Answer session. \nPresenter: J Cavness \nStarting in commercial construction in the late 1980s\, J has about 30 years of experience in the construction and asbestos abatement industry. In addition to working as a certified worker and supervisor in the 1990s J also worked on the supply side of the industry for Abatix Environmental. In the early 2000s J served a few years in the military\, then returned to commercial construction as a Field Superintendent. J began teaching asbestos and lead classes at The Asbestos Institute in 2008 and is currently President and lead instructor. \n\nRegister URL:https://aicaonline.org/event/aica-2024-march-monthly-meeting/ LOCATION:Chompie’s\, 3212 E Cactus Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85032\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aicaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-08-at-9.46.12-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Morin":MAILTO:pr@aicaonline.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR