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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.

Articles

ARTICLES

A Cleaning/Restoration Contractor’s Insurance Needs: Debunking the Urban Myths

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
October 5, 2012
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In the restoration business, the value of the viable business is the biggest asset in the retirement portfolio of the owner.
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Managing Risks in Contracts

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
July 13, 2012
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Restoration contractors assume a lot of risks in their contracts and most firms do not know how to manage them.
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Marketing Your Restoration Business through Claims Networks

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
May 1, 2012
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If you have not embraced restoration networks in your marketing plans, then it’s time for a wake-up call.


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Risk Management and Insurance Mega Trends In 2012

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
January 4, 2012
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These risk management and insurance mega trends in 2012 are certain to affect the restoration business. In this article, I will cover the top risks facing...

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Are You Feeling Lucky?

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
November 28, 2011
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Knowing what your high-risk operations are will go a long way toward sustaining your business over time. Every day, the owners of restoration firms take on risks in the hopes of making a profit.
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A Perfect Insurance Storm is Brewing: Brace for a Wild Ride

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
May 20, 2011
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The perfect combination of events promises to make the procurement of business insurance for restoration contractors more difficult and expensive in the near future.
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Special Insurance Needs For Cleaning, Drying and Restoration Contractors

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
January 12, 2011
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In 2004 I predicted that the insurance needs of cleaning and restoration contractors would change dramatically if the insurance industry went ahead with their plans to universally exclude mold claims...
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Buy Your Insurance Like a Pro

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
October 4, 2010
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Last time we started looking at some things that your agent may not be telling you when it comes to your insurance. To wrap things up, today we’re going to examine...
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Things Your Insurance Agent Has Not Told You

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
August 11, 2010
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You should select your insurance agent based on their ability to understand your business and your insurance needs, and to offer you meaningful risk management advice.
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5 Ways Adjusters and Contractors Can Stay in Sync

David Dybdahl
David J. Dybdahl
March 30, 2010
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Believe it or not, insurance claims adjusters and restoration contractors share a common goal: creating a satisfied customer from a job well done.
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