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Kids’ Chance Golf Classic

Claims Associates recently participated in the 3rd Annual RAS Golf Classic, benefiting Kids’ Chance of SD, held at the Falls Golf Course at Grand Falls Casino on 8/8/2023.  The team consisted of Philip Klemond, Nurse Case Manager with Rehab Associates; Jennifer Andrisen Selzler, Work Comp Manager with Claims Associates; Mike Jares; Jeff Jares, President of […]

Claims Associates Supports Kids Chance of SD

Claims Associates is proud to be a supporter of Kids Chance of South Dakota, a non-profit organization that provides post-secondary and trade school scholarships to the children of SD workers who have been severely or fatally injured in a workplace accident.  The children of these workers often lose opportunities for secondary education. Claims Associates Work […]

Rhonda Ristesund

About: Position         Workers’ Compensation Adjuster           Experience         7 years Property and Auto Adjuster3 years Adjusting Trainer2 years Manager Education         The Adjuster School – All Lines Adjuster LicensingXactimate CertificationIowa Western Community College – EMT           Professional Licenses: Alabama State Adjuster LicenseArizona State Adjuster LicenseFlorida State Adjuster LicenseGeorgia State Adjuster LicenseIndiana […]

Chris Madsen Wins Chef’s Judging in 20th Annual Gourmet Guys Fundraiser

The Center for Active Generations held their 20th annual Gourmet Guys fundraiser here in Sioux Falls, SD April 20, 2023.  This event is a favorite of the community, allowing many of the local chefs (professional and aspiring) to graciously serve up a dish of their choice for all the attendees to sample.  Chris Madsen, General […]

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We commit ourselves to providing you with the highest quality claims handling services available in our industry. We will tailor our programs and procedures to meet or exceed your requirements. Our goal is to become an extension of your operation by developing a long lasting partnership with your company or agency.

"I thought the adjuster (Chad Moore) did a good job explaining what he thought needed to be done....he seemed very good.... "

Insurance company Customer Feedback

"Advise Cory (Beck) great job on his first report and providing so much information.

Thanks, "

S.V.

Insurance company

"The claim that Tim (Wieker) had done for me was great. I certainly would definitely use you again"

S.C.

Insurance company

Chris & Jeff, thank you for the great work your team does for ASBPT! While I have felt this way since day one and our members sing your praises, it is great to hear from a non-biased party. Please congratulate your team as well for their hard work and persistence.

H. N.

Associated School Boards of South Dakota

“I just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU and tell you how much I appreciated working with you over the years.  You are AMAZING.”

L.K. Self Funded Client

Thank you...I truly would like to let your superior know how helpful and informative (not to mention tolerant, LOL) you were with this matter. Thank you again. (a thanks to Kimberly Rausch)

M. K.

Insured

..."received a contractor estimate on this claim today for $37,607.00. Your estimate was $37,007.45. Good job"...

K.W.

Insurance Company

The Claim Supervisors and staff demonstrate good claims handling ability and they have substantial experience in handling complex and detailed liability claims. The staff has remained extraordinarily stable within Claims Associates; most of the staff has extensive tenure with Claims Associates.

M.L.

Reinsurer

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes to you, your family and all the group at Claims Associates. You all helped make a really tough year more manageable. I appreciate all of you.

L.W.

Insurance Company

Thank you again for taking time to do such a nice job.... giving us a detailed estimate. You did an awesome job and got this done quickly. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

S.T.

Insured

Investigation historically has always been a real strength for Claims Associates and the review confirms those findings. Their claim investigative skills are adjusting at its finest. Four out of eight files involved field investigative work. The investigations were all in-depth and pursued until all avenues were explored.... All eight files contained a clear analysis of liability in the claim notes and captioned reports.

M.L. - Auditor

Reinsurer

Thank you for your great service.... I don't get many of these (comments below from agent), it's nice to know we have the right people assisting us. ".... stopped in today and said an adjuster stopped by. ...said he was a very nice guy and he was very satisfied with their service. ....nice to have a customer make a special trip to stop and tell you they are satisfied."

J.P.

Insurance Company

Thank you Cory Beck for all the work and effort ….. regarding repairs to the foundation. You’re the only one that listened and cared and got results. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated your work and effort …. You’ve been a big blessing.

Daisy Margeas

Homeowner

Chris (Madsen), thank you for the presentation today, you hit the ball out of the park and it is very much appreciated. I know your presentation had a big impact and made a difference, thank you.

Craig Ambach

Executive Director of the PEPL Fund/Office of Risk Management Litigation Manager for the Governor Manager South Dakota Captive Insurance Companies Bureau of Administration

Thank you so much for all you have done & being there for us during the healing process of T’s accident. You have been a tremendous rock for us to lean on & ask questions.

K.M.

Employee Spouse

“met with …Commission Assistant….. yesterday to complete an annual …. coverage review. He was extremely pleased with the excellent claims service and timeliness of the check for the recent total loss to their vehicle. … Blake (Dykstra) was the adjuster.
I always receive great feedback for Claims Associates Inc services……. so positive on his claim’s experience.
Thanks for the excellent work”

Ron

Self Funded Client

"I can’t say enough about the job Claims Associates does, if only they were nationwide!"

M.L.

Reinsurer

“can’t say enough about my case manager … Provided outstanding customer service…goes above and beyond to provide support and assistance… lucky to have such a dedicated employee”

Martin

South Dakota

"files have benefited from the involvement of Jeff Jares. He continues to be a driving force in moving the claims, many of them complex, to successful resolution...expertise is exceptional. Claims...roundtabled allowing for review and consensus on the issues. The adjusters are not only performing field investigations they are attending depositions, settlement conferences, mediations and trials..."

M.L.

Reinsurer

"we found investigations of compensability of workers' compensation claims are appropriate...excellent effort to recover subrogation where appropriate...payment of compensation and medical bills timely and appropriate"

J.Y., M.S.

Independent Auditor

"we are very pleased with Cory's report and his excellent and thorough investigation of this claim"

S.V.

Insurance Company

(Regarding Ethan Kellett, Multi-Line Adjuster in Rapid City office) I also thought I would pass along that David had nothing but praise for you.  Indicated that you are excellent at your job and probably the best/easiest adjuster he has worked with.  Feels like you are making sure we are being properly taken care of.  

You are both making this process easy for us and I do greatly appreciate that.  

C.D.

Insured

Thank you for all you help us with. Throughout this journey  we've had beautiful people help us to adjust and understand a very different life.  You are one of the beautiful  people! Enjoy a great weekend. 

(Sent to Jennifer Andrisen Selzler and Work Comp Team)

D.W. & Family

Employee

“Ever since my first interaction with Kim (Rausch) which was the phone message, I have told my colleagues how helpful she was starting with how quickly she contacted me after receiving my paperwork. With how helpful and concerned she has been since, I have been telling my fellow staff members that if they ever get hurt at work, which I hope they don’t, but if they do, to ask to have Kim appointed to their claim.  I have dealt with a workman’s compensation claim before many years ago and it was not a very quick or stress-free process.  I guess the whole purpose of this email is to thank Kim and to let her supervisor know that she is very appreciated.  To many times supervisors just deal with the negatives during their day and I just wanted to share something positive.”

               D.M. - employee

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