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Alacrity Services, LLC established itself as the leader in Property Claim Solutions
in 1999, when it introduced a complete online Managed Contractor Network for direct
repair services.
Role of the Specialty Contractor
The Specialty Contractor plays a key role in the insurance repair industry. There
are many claims that are simple, non-complex repairs that can be handled by one
Specialty craftsman. In fact, some industry experts estimate that perhaps 30-40%
of all losses might fit this category. Needless to say it represents a very large
opportunity to the professional.
What is a Specialty Contractor Network?
The SCN is a network of qualified individual companies that provide services based
on clear, uniform standards of quality and service. The network is "right-sized"
for a given market area by balancing the volume needs of the contractor to the coverage
expectations of the insurance company. In other words the contractors receive a
fair share of the work and the insurance companies are assured that a sufficient
number of contractors are available to provide coverage in a given market area.
The jobs are fairly allocated to the contractors on a rotational basis via a secure
internet referral system. The following chart provides a step by step outline of
the process:
Why have a Specialty Contractor Network?
You would not water ski behind a cruise ship and you would not rent a bulldozer
to spread a load of mulch or topsoil around your yard. Similarly, you would not
hire a general contractor to do a simple, straightforward job. For some time, smart
consumers have been using specialty contractors for a broad array of home restoration
and remodeling projects. Consequently, many contractors have separated themselves
into distinct, specialized and easily identified segments. The insurance industry
is beginning to follow this trend. A major obstacle is that it is exceptionally
difficult for an insurance company to identify, validate and maintain a list of
contractors associated with the needed specialty trades. Meeting this challenge
is exactly why the AlacNet Specialty Contractor Network (SCN) was created. Furthermore,
Alacrity Services is uniquely suited to build and manage a network of specialty
contractors that will satisfy this demand.
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