CLAIMS
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CATS, CATS & MORE CATS
WHEELS & TIRES
PREMIERE SHENANIGANS
100

These are the methods in which claim assignments are received. 

What are CCCOne, E-Claim/Quick Claim, Mitchell and phone?

100

California State Automobile Association, which is AAA Northern California, Nevada and Utah is known to us as CSAA. 

This is the Carrier ID Premiere uses for CSAA claims. 

What is AAA094?

100

The original automotive producer of a vehicle's components/parts.

What is OEM? 

100

Out of all required photos, this photo is the most commonly missing photo in the group. 

What is the "pre-theft" photo? 

100

The date Premiere Services was founded

What is April 1st 1991?

200

In order to boost Premiere's NPS survey, this is a REQUIRED step the team must take every time there is an update on a claim. 

What is sending a text update to the insured? 
200

This step is required every time Premiere short pays a shop for the deductible amount. 

What is alerting Andrea Ceja via email of the short pay? 

200

Premiere will NOT pay for these if the shops do not supply the proper support proofs. 

What are pre/post scans?

200

This service cannot be provided to the member(s) when all 4 tires and wheels are missing from the vehicle.

What is towing the vehicle?

200

This person who now oversees the claims for one of Premiere's lines of business, was once Premiere's lead scheduler. 

Who is Dex?

300

Methods in which we send estimates to the carriers. 

What is CCC, Mitchell and Email?

300

The only person or entity that can waive a deductible. 

Who is the adjuster or carrier? 

300

CARB Compliant Catalytic Converters are required for all vehicles registered in the following states.

What are California, New York, Maine & Colorado?

300

For the following measurement, I am the rim diameter required for a 235/75 R15 tire.  

What is 15?
300

This inspired our founder to start Premiere Services. 

What is the experience Mark Puente had with his insurance claim when his vehicle was broken into. 

400

Premiere updates CCC on a daily basis for these carriers. 

Who are Farmers, CSAA, ACSC and USAA? 

400

The following step is important and required AFTER entering a claim into TSS. 

What is, confirm there is a converted RO in CCC? 

400

Questions and/or concerns involving repairs on all ACSC claims (Automobile Club of Southern California) should be directed to these two people. 

Who are Mike Swenson and Mike Cano?

400

This shop, who we have a national account with, is able to provide and install tires at a discount.

Who is Firestone?

400

This person started as a technician and was 19 years old when he began his journey with Premiere. 

Who is Mike Cano? 

500

This coverage can cover damage from fire, theft, vandalism, windstorm, flood, falling objects, etc. It does not cover mechanical breakdown, normal wear and tear, or maintenance. 

What is comprehensive coverage? 
500

This is Cal Casualty’s position as it pertains to replacing and/or repairing CAT protective shields/devices. 

What is if the shield/device was on the vehicle prior to the loss and was damaged, Cal Casualty would owe to replace it because they have a duty to bring the vehicle back to pre-loss condition. 

HOWEVER, if the vehicle did not have a shield/device prior to the loss and the customer wants one installed to prevent a future theft they would not owe for it. If the customer presses the issue have them contact their handling adjuster.

500

*2 QUESTION BONUS*

1. When the most cost-effective replacement option is on backorder, this is the step taken before proceeding with the claim. 

2. To avoid storage fees, Premiere should identify this detail prior to having a vehicle towed to a shop. 

1. What is seeking approval from the carrier to replace with the available option? 

2. What is requesting the ETA for the part to confirm it is not on backorder. 

500

Premiere will only ship tires/wheels or allow the installation of parts AFTER this is confirmed. 

What is confirming the deductible is paid. 

500

This person owned a record store and played in a band before co-founding Premiere at the tender age of 31. 

Who is Mike Swenson?