International Risk Control, LLC Barry McGonigal (TDI#1431073) Failer to make Payment to Estimators & Texas Department of Insurance Seabrook, Texas

Hello International Risk Control representative,

I strongly recommend that International Risk Control representative gather their facts before publicly announcing or publishing statements that are not true. 

 By stating that I/sub-contractor or Public Insurance Adjuster is “fraudulent” may ruin my reputation and will be considered as a “Defamation of Character, libel or slander”.

 As viewers can see, International Risk Control has not produced good harvest with their employees.  We can explore: “On January 20th 2012 I received a letter from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) stating that they received a letter post dated on January 12th 2012 from IRC testifying that the client has not paid him as of January 12th; therefore, they cannot act as a court of law to determine disputed agreements between adjusters”, now I have “PROOF” of a check posted dated September 20th, 2011 in the amount of $9,500 which will indicate that International Risk Control lied to the Texas Department of Insurance and did receive a check prior to their statement.  

 In addition, if this was a fraudulent case, why would the court and (NAPIA & FAPIA) association agree on my claim?   The highlight of the claim was Constable Sandlin (Deputy Mike Humphreys) at IRC's office location in Seabrook, TX ready to do a Writ of Execution (Auction property). 

 To finalize may statement without giving away all my chips, what broke the camel back during my research was that International Risk Control was not in good standing with Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for several years and I explained to Scott with Voss Law Firm that I will report International Risk Control to the enforcement department if a payment is not made within 24 hours and then a follow up with IRS.  The payment was issued and paid. (Future reference, make sure that every settlement agreement pages are signed!)  

 Before I forward any information to Texas Department of Insurance in regards to International Risk Control deceptive, fraudulent and lies toward TDI and Eric Ramirez, I would strongly recommend that International Risk Control representative do not respond to this posting, as I will consider this as harassment and file a new claim for "defamation of character" or any other means to have International Risk Control not harass or compete with me or coworker in anyway shape of form in relation to business.

 As a final note: Although I will never know the true facts on the settlements amount of the claims that I estimated, the education of what not to do was learned!  

 MORE BADFAITH TESTIMONIALS/COMMENTS ON IRC (International Risk Control): I received three other calls from a Public Insurance Adjuster (Mr. Friedson) and 2 law firm asking if I am willing to testify against IRC. Reading additional comments on Pissconsumers.com, I gladly excepted.  

 If any readers/ or future insured’s are looking for a Public Insurance Adjuster who is honest, fair, accountable, respect and caring, feel free to call me.  I have strong credentials in construction as a Graduate Master Builder, and Residential Building Inspector (City Inspectors knowledge) and Professional Estimator.

 Eric Ramirez, PIA, GMB, RBI

Public Insurance Adjuster, Graduate Master Builder, Residential Building Inspector 

License w/Texas Department of Insurance #1799458

  Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau

L.A. Public Insurance Adjusters, Inc.

6631 Emerald Drive, Pasadena, TX 77505

(713) 592-2482

la-pia.com

DISCLOSURE: Eric Ramirez, PIA, GMB, RBI does not directly or indirectly participate in the construction of a claim that Mr. Ramirez is handling.  L.A Public Insurance Adjusters provides insurance adjusting services and professionals estimating in the interest of the policyholder/insured. 

This sub contractor settled his fraudulent charges for a fraction of his original claim. please consider this matter closed. 

UPDATE !!!

Since International Risk Control (IRC) failed to communicate on several occasions especially during the estimating phase of the project, ever leaving to Joplin, MO, a certified Grievance Letter was submitted to IRC on November 28th 2011.  The lack of communication forced me to find assistance through the Texas Department of Insurance (Consumer Protection) and Public Adjusters associations and other resources to gain an updated status.

On January 5th of 2012, I filed a complaint with the Florida Association of Public Adjusting.  On January 11th 2012, I also filed with the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA).  On January 20th 2012 I received a letter from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) stating that they received a letter dated on January 12th 2010 from IRC testifying that the client has not paid him as of January 12th; therefore, they cannot act as a court of law to determine disputed agreements between adjusters.

On December 28th 2011 a lawsuit was filed, but IRC avoided the served documents so the case went into default.  As a result, they failed to appear in court which brought forth a judgment of the amount of $6,163.56 plus court costs.

During this time, I was conducting research with their complaints filed with TDI (Consumer Protection) and the result were (5) in 2009, (1) in 2010 and (3) in 2011 (512) 305-7621.   I also followed-up with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts office and as of September 30th, 2010 they have NOT been in GOOD STANDING.

On February 9th I received a email from IRC stating that the claims is still open and they will keep me informed and when the claim settles.

A simple corresponded letter dated 10 days from the Grievance Letter sent on November 28th 2011 could have avoided both reputations and licenses.

Remember you can take this further by reporting to the IRS and more if needed, but this is where I stay since they are cooperating now, with no complaints and now Im looking forward on moving on with my career.

I wanted to thank all association and the Texas Department of Insurance (Consumer Protection) for assisting me on finding a resolution with International Risk Control, LLC.