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Home » Authors » David J. Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl

David J. Dybdahl

David Dybdahl is the president and founder of American Risk Management Resources Network LLC (ARMR). He is an insurance broker, professional insurance educator and expert witness on insurance matters involving billions in litigated damages in multiple federal courts. For 18 years he has served on various IICRC Consensus Drafting Committees. In March of 2020 he played a key role in producing the Restoration Industry Association's and IICRC COVID-19 Report to create a legally defensible disinfecting protocol for coronavirus virus in buildings. ARMR is the #1 seller of insurance to cleaning and restoration firms in the U.S. The customized insurance policies ARMR designs are sold through local insurance agents and brokers in all 50 states. David can be reached at dybdahl@armr.net and his cell is (608) 513-6101. He welcomes questions and inquiries.

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ARTICLES

Having Trouble Getting Paid For Category 3 Water Jobs?

Play the “Risk Management Card”
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
March 5, 2014
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As I sat at lunch with a restoration contractor, the familiar story unfolded: “I did the Cat 3 water loss according to the IICRC S500 and the adjuster only wants to pay me for a Cat 2 loss.


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Why Every Restoration Firm Needs Professional Liability Insurance

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
February 1, 2014
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Most restoration contractors have glaring coverage gaps in their liability insurance resulting from professional exclusions.


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Beware! Your Category 3 Water Jobs Are Likely Uninsured

Give this article to your insurance agent and tell them that you work at Category 3 water job sites
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 1, 2013
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Every IICRC-certified water damage restoration contractor knows Category 3 water is classified as Category 3 because it is grossly contaminated with fungi, bacteria or other pollutants.
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A Two-Step Solution to Managing the Risk of Subcontractors

As I look back on 10 years worth of loss records on the restoration firms we insure, more than 90% of the reported claims involve a subcontractor
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
September 3, 2013
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Hiring subcontractors in the restoration business is a way of life. Very few owners of restoration firms appreciate how risky subcontractors can be or how easily this risk can be reduced.
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Roofing: A New Opportunity for Professional Restorers?

The demand for self performed roofing is being driven by basically two factors
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
July 8, 2013
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Looking for a new source of revenue in your restoration business? Consider going into the self-performed roofing business.


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Bailees Insurance: What Every Restoration Firm Needs to Know

There appears to be a serious need for some help within the restoration community in this line of insurance coverage
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
May 14, 2013
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We have been answering a lot of questions about bailees insurance lately.


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Who’s Got Your Back?

In practice, restoration firm owners have to depend on others to help them manage the risks in their business
David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
March 14, 2013
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A Grand Canyon white water rafting guide will tell you, “You are primarily responsible for your own survival.” And if you own a company, you are the person that must be primarily responsible for the survival of your business.


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The IICRC Standards: An Important Risk Management Tool

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
January 28, 2013
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I cringed when I heard my client say “we are not following the S520” as he was complaining about being mistreated by a claims adjuster on a job.


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Tis’ the Season for Insurance Renewal

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 13, 2012
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More businesses renew their insurance on January 1 than any other day.
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Helping with the Hurricane Sandy Aftermath? Here’s Insurance Information You Need to Know

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 8, 2012
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Here is some front lines information on insurance that everyone working in New York or contemplating working in New York needs to be aware of.


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