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Protecting Yourself Against Unlicensed Contractors in Florida

Each year homeowners and businessmen lose hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention the mental stress, to uncertified (unlicensed) contractors and craftsmen posing as contractors. The new mold licensing law will help prevent the kind of fraud that has plagued the construction industry. Those who are currently working have an opportunity to “grandfather in” [...]

Letter from the Editor on Chinese Drywall Training

“We have been studying the Contaminated Drywall issue (formally referred to as ‘Chinese Drywall’, ‘Defective Drywall’, ‘Imported Drywall’ and ‘Corrosive Drywall’) for nearly two years. Our team of expert researchers, engineers, construction professionals, microbiologists and remediation specialists started in the summer of 2008 when clients first called NORMI looking for solutions. There has been a [...]

CHINESE DRYWALL LITIGATION

June 24, 2010 In the last few weeks judges in Louisiana and Florida are adjudicating drywall cases and finding in favor of the plaintiffs. What this means to the industry could be significant, of course, but what it means to the plaintiff is, in our opinion, more significant—BECAUSE there is no contractor who can do [...]

Corrosive Chinese Drywall Insurance

One of the most interesting things about the Corrosive Chinese Drywall problems is the lack of professionals who are able to actually work on the projects. Many insurance companies are sending letters to their insured contractors EXCLUDING any work on this drywall. What does that mean to the homeowner or property owner who wants to [...]

New Florida Mold Law Provides Grandfather Clause

March 26, 2010 Abita Springs, LA Governor Charlie Crist of Florida signed HB0713 on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2010 at 6:43pm providing for those currently working in the mold industry to be licensed under a “grandfather clause” option thus waiving the standard licensing requirements. When Florida’s new Mold Licensing Law goes into effect on July [...]

Challenging the NORMI Proctored Examinations

NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors has introduced the first of its kind, proctored interview exam for those interested in becoming certified as a Mold Assessor (CMA) or Mold Remediator (CMR). Managed by the NORMI Standards and Compliance Division, the two-part examination/interview process now guarantees that the applicant has a clear understanding [...]

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NORMI PARTNERS WITH INSURANCE OFFICE OF AMERICA

New Alliance Provides Unprecedented Coverage

Abita Springs, La.
September 26, 2006

The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI) has partnered with Insurance Office of America, it was announced today. The partnership will allow NORMI members to purchase individual errors and omissions and general liability insurance. The remediation and mold inspector industry does not generally offer liability insurance to individual inspectors & remediators.

"This is a huge change for the industry," said Doug Hoffman, Normi Executive Director. "To be able to offer our members coverage at a great rate is basically unheard of. Our members can now market themselves as certified and insured experts within the mold and remediation business. With each level of certification we strive to offer tools for success. This puts NORMI in a great position to partner with other groups within the industry as well."

"I'm very pleased with this relationship with Normi and its members," said Rod Morton, Insurance of America, Senior Vice President. "We are able to provide NORMI members with various insurance products that have not been readily available to them until now."

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About Insurance Office of America

An "A" rated insurance provider, IOA was awarded last year one of the top three insurance agencies in the country by the National Underwriter as well as the third fastest growing agency. IOA attributes its steady double digit growth to its inception of partnering with their clients.

Based in Orlando, Florida, the agency has opened offices in Palm Beach, Tampa, Jacksonville, Bonita springs, Destin, Tallahassee Jupiter, Ft. Myers and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Atlanta and Gainsville, Georgia; Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland; Hendersonville, Tennessee; Mount Laurel, New Jersey; Irvine, San Diego and San Francisco, California.

About NORMI

The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors serves as a cooperative network of FIRST RESPONDERS in the war against indoor air quality and mold problems.

NORMI classes train and certify students in the process for testing for household mold and toxic mold, evaluating mold problems, the damage caused by mold and other air and water quality issues.

NORMI's goal is to be the nation's premier certifying agency for indoor air quality and drinking water professionals by providing the very best education, training, and support to enhance awareness of problems and solutions that benefit public health.