Join the National Insurance Restoration Council (NIRC) by completing the membership application provided below.
The NIRC is dedicated to strengthening industry accountability and professional improvement. In addition to setting a high benchmark for our industry, our customers, insurers, the public, and regulators, NIRC gives the restoration industry a strong, united voice in dealing with the insurance industry and regulators, and a prominent voice in every community our members serve.
Like you, we are aware that insurance laws and insurance company policies can harm rather than help consumers. We know that insurance companies can limit or deny legitimate damage claims. NIRC fights for consumer rights, particularly when policy endorsements have been changed without clear explanation, when insurance liabilities are limited unreasonably, when consumers don’t get the claims coverage they deserve. We insist on rules and regulations from every level of government and from insurance providers that put property owners first.
We work to improve the industry too. You don’t have to be in our business long to realize that in some corners of the industry, things have been deteriorating. In our world, there is no place for contractors who bill insurance companies for work not done, particularly for those who collect customer checks and then skip town never to be heard from again. There is no place for shoddy workmanship, no place for the application of inferior materials. The NIRC mark of trust and the members who stand solidly behind it, are there to prevent abuse and raise standards throughout the storm restoration industry.
And the presence of NIRC members and the NIRC organization’s resources at major storm events and catastrophes, help all of our contractors and members stand out from the crowd. Big storm events bring a flood of contractors looking for opportunities. And even without storms, those whose properties have been hit with water, mold, fire, vandalism and the many other causes of property damage that may be eligible for insurance claims, now have a way to sweep aside the marketing mayhem that often besets our industry. With NIRC, storm victims and property owners, even with everyday restoration needs, can find us, know that our members are certified, that we fight for consumer rights, and that we can be trusted.
The National Insurance Restoration Council is the one national organization that speaks for its members and their customers with one voice. We set standards, insist on adherence to a code of ethics, educate our members and consumers, and fight for what’s right.
NIRC Member Benefits
Property Owners and Property Management Firms rely on the NIRC to provide the industry with the most trusted contractors and industry professional in the marketplace. NIRC members are dedicated to superior customer service and the highest quality work because they stand behind the NIRC Code of Ethics and Best Business Practices.
Benefits to being a member of the NIRC include:
Increase your company’s credibility with consumers by passing an extensive company and owner background check. Give consumers the comfort of knowing you and your company have met the highest professional standards, that you are part of an elite club in insurance restoration industry.
Stand out in the industry as a leader in excellence and as part of a national network of industry professionals dedicated to the needs and rights of property owners.
Join in higher levels of exposure to the markets you work in, through the NIRC’s relationships with the Departments of Insurance, News and Industry Media in all major cities, and consumers who will be educated on our industry’s Diamond Standards. NIRC will reach out to your communities through high levels of Internet exposure, Social Media outreach, education events, legislation, legal breakthroughs and news coverage.
Increase Sales and grow your business. Through our marketing and media departments we work diligently to bring awareness to the public on accepting only the best from our industry, and understanding how to protect their property through their insurance policy. NIRC is a trusted source for information and action to benefit a public who want to identify NIRC certified contractors in their area, for repairs or emergency property services.
Assignment of Claim is a powerful new concept that can be used by NIRC contractors, so they have the tools to work effectively with insurance providers, so property owners get the claims coverage they deserve. All NIRC members pass an exam in order to use the Assignment of Claim system developed by NIRC.
Being a Part of Massive Industry Reform is one of the most compelling reasons to be a member with the NIRC. We can only create true change, if we come together as an industry and regulate ourselves. As an industry group we can accomplish much more for the benefit of the industry and protection of the public.
Become a Member of the National Insurance Restoration Council (NIRC)
All NIRC Certified members must pass a thorough background screening and compliance check, both for the company and all the principals in the organization.
Once approved, “Welcome to NIRC” packages are delivered to your company. The welcome packages will include professionally designed branding and sales materials, national and local Publicity campaigns to build consumer awareness and trust in the NIRC, and online, offline and social media marketing campaigns, that will increase your exposure among qualified prospects looking for help with their insurance claim or restoration needs.
NIRC Member Types:
Platinum Certified Members: Platinum Certified members are contractors who have passed the NIRC Certification process with Global Risk Management Solutions and have full access to all the NIRC services.
1) Assignment of Claim: Branded for your company with a cover letter to the insurance company.
2) Assignment of Claim Training: This must be done with the entire company.
3) Press Release: Press release out on all of our channels announcing your new membership.
4) Social Media: Social media blast about your new membership with the NIRC on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+. We will also promote how your company is giving back to the communities that you serve.
5) Company News on Website: Press Release distribution on all of our channels announcing your new membership. We will also promote how your company is giving back to the communities that you serve.
6) Access to our legal teams regarding bad faith claims or lawsuit regarding the assignment of claim.
7) One voting seat on NIRC issues and agendas. your company has a voice.
8) 50% off of ticket price for all NIRC events, conferences, training workshops.
9) 10 iron-on NIRC logo patches for your sales team
10) 10 NIRC logo vehicle stickers 6″ x 6″
11) NIRC Company Certification
12) NIRC Starter Marketing kit for company sales folders
13) NIRC Letter of Recommendation for company sales folders
14) Opportunity to be a speaker at NIRC events
Cost for the Platinum Certified Contractor Membership is $3,000.00
Appraiser/Umpire Certified Members: Appraiser/Umpire Certified Members are contractors who believe in industry reform and would like to be a part of the movement for change and accountability through its financial support.
1) Social Media: Social media blast about your new membership with the NIRC on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+. We will also promote how your company is giving back to the communities that you serve.
2) Company News on Website: Press Release distribution on all of our channels announcing your new membership. We will also promote how your company is giving back to the communities that you serve.
3) Invite to all NIRC events, conferences, training workshops.
4) 2 iron-on NIRC logo patches for your sales team.
5) 2 NIRC logo vehicle stickers 6″ x 6″
6) NIRC company or individual certification if no company is used
7) NIRC Starter Marketing Kit for company sales folders
8) Opportunity to be a speaker at NIRC events.
9) NIRC Company Certification
Cost for the Appraiser/Umpire Certified Membership is $1,500 per year.
Advisory Members: Advisory Members are industry professionals that include Manufacturers, Suppliers, Service Providers, Technology Providers, Law Firms and Public Adjusting Companies that are committed to the vision of the NIRC and want to support NIRC member success.
1) Social Media: Social media blast about your new membership with the NIRC on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+. We will also promote how your company is giving back to the communities that you serve.
2) Company News on Website: Press Release distribution on all of our channels announcing your new membership. We will also promote how your company is giving back to the communities that you serve.
3) Will have a seat on the NIRC Advisory Council and be a part of the future direction of the NIRC and have a voice in the council.
4) Will be supplied with the NIRC Advisory Member logos and marketing materials.
5) Opportunity to be a speaker at NIRC events.
6) Invitation to all NIRC events, conferences, training workshops.
7) NIRC Company Certification
8) Company Banner on home page of the NIRC website.
Cost for the Advisory Membership is $5,000 per year