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ASHI Endorsed Programs

Following are ASHI's endorsed programs for ASHI inspectors. Click on the program logo or contact us for more detailed information.


ASA Health Benefits (Formerly EMPYREAN BENEFITS SOLUTIONS, INC.)

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ASA Health Benefits (formerly Empyrean Benefits Solutions, Inc.), has partnered with ASHI to offer a healthcare benefits program available in all 50 states.
• Benefits provided by top insurance companies in all 50 states with one toll-free number and Web site.
• Individual and group benefit plans available at price points designed for every budget.
• ASHI members can browse brochures from a variety of insurance companies, customize plan details, apply and enroll on the web with help from friendly, licensed agents.
• Choose from a variety of health and benefit solutions including traditional Major Medical, Limited Medical, Health Savings Accounts, Dental, Vision, and MORE!
• Available for individuals, families and employers of all sizes.
• Call 1-800-934-1430


ASHI@HOME TRAINING PROGRAM

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Looking for quality home inspection education? ASHI & Carson Dunlop & Associates, Ltd. have designed a training program to help you:

  • Learn quickly
  • Make money
  • Grow your business
  • Become a skilled professional home inspector
  • Be trained to the ASHI Curriculum and Standards of Practice

This program offers:

  • More than 4,000 pages of text and 17 hours of videotape
  • No travel, no inconvenience, and NO RISK!
  • Full money-back guarantee

Contact us at 800-268-7070 Ext 251 or by Email at education@carsondunlop.com


Build Fax: Property History

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Property inspectors are expected to find out everything they can about the safety and reliability of a structure during their inspections. They can do that better if they know the life story of a building before they inspect it. BuildFax Structure PROFILE™ reports show all building permits, reveal date and valuation for new roofs, major systems work, new pools, and more. Have wind or seismic damage prevention measures been taken? Has this house had fire damage repairs? With a BuildFax report, inspectors can walk into a structure with answers to these questions in hand.

BuildFax gets its data from the source—building departments and permitting authorities across the country. BuildFax is the only provider of standardized national building permit data; never visit the building department again.

  • Start an inspection with the structure’s “life story” in hand
  • Inspection companies can validate inspection results
  • Increase efficiency by focusing on elements of concern
  • A window into value changes, major systems work, and risk indicators
  • Detailed permit history data in a standardized format
  • No more building department visits

Contact us at ASHI.PERMITHISTORY.COM


BUSINESS RISK PARTNERS E&O and GL INSURANCE

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ASHI's endorsed insurance provider for over a decade. Business Risk Partners (BRP) provides E&O and GL insurance to home inspectors on behalf of Lloyds. Exclusive premium discounts given only to ASHI inspectors. Claims-made policy automatically includes premises liability (bodily injury & property damage), radon testing, commercial inspections, corporate coverage & referring party coverage. We welcome new inspectors & multiple inspector firms where all inspectors are covered under one policy. Coverage riders are available for termite, lead paint, mold, septic system and pool/spa inspections. Visit www.inspectorinsurance.com to fill out an online application or call 866-268-1327 to speak with the BRP servicing agency Capitol Special Risks today.

Click Here for BRP's latest ad


BV&K DIRECT NATIONAL YELLOW PAGES® PROGRAM

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ASHI's national public relations efforts reach more than 100 million viewers and readers annually. Capitalize on this exposure by participating in ASHI's National Yellow Pages® Program for Members*. This program enables you to place a group trademark or tradename advertisement with your fellow ASHI Members in your local yellow pages publication. Please call Stephanie Sharp at 1-800-775-8444 with any questions. *Program available to ASHI Members only

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JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION (JLC) DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTION

JLCASHI membership may subscribe to the Journal of Light Construction for $25.95 – which saves ASHI members 35% off the regular subscription rate of $39.95. Each issue of JLC is packed with help-filled articles on the newest construction techniques, business management tools, and innovative building products. Plus money-saving tips, design ideas, practical engineering know-how, and much more. All delivered in a no-nonsense style, and with plenty of crystal-clear illustrations.

To read more about the Journal of Light Construction, click here.

Call 1-802-879-3335 and reference key code ASHI58 to subscribe or download a faxable subscription form here.


LegalShield (Formerly Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.)

Pre-Paid Legal

ASHI's endorsed legal services program has changed its name from Pre-Paid Legal Services to LegalShield.

There's power in numbers! With the commitment of 1.4 million LegalShield members, we are able to negotiate comprehensive legal services with dedicated law firms nationwide at a fraction of what they traditionally cost. Because our attorneys aren't waiting to get paid, and instead are prepaid, they're motivated to treat all of our members and their needs equally. Covering 49 states and 4 provinces in Canada, our law firms are experienced, responsive, and reliable. It's power in numbers. It's LegalShield. Total Access. Total Freedom.

Know your rights in any situation. LegalShield gives you the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter without worrying about high hourly costs. For one flat monthly fee you can access legal advice, no matter how traumatic or trivial the issue. That's why under the protection of LegalShield you and your family can live your life worry-free, every day, every night, now and forever.

Also have peace of mind with our IDENTITY THEFT SHIELD protection and restoration with the leading risk management company.

See brochures for details or call Joan Buckner, Independent Representative, at 505-821-3971 or TheNowBenefit@comcast.net

Visit www.Buckner.LegalShield.com for a short video and brochure.


Send Out Cards

Send Out Cards

SendOutCards offers a simple and professional way for businesses to follow-up with their customers, vendors and associates. A customer that feels appreciated will continue to do business with you. They will also refer others to you.

At SendOutCards, you can create campaigns that will automatically send out Thank You Cards, Birthday Cards, Holiday Cards, and Promotional Postcards.

Customized Greeting Cards and Postcards

You can customize your business cards with your own logos, photos, or designs. For a nominal fee, SendOutCards will create and set-up your own custom card. With this, a business can choose between their own custom cards, or have the flexibility of using any of the cards already available in SendOutCards main card catalog.

Personalization

With the assistance of your SendOutCards representative, you can have a campaign set-up for your business in just minutes. You can even personalize each piece within a day of its scheduled time to go out. You can have custom greeting cards and postcards made for your business; this lets your customer recognize you.

Example: Let's say you sell insurance. You decide that when someone buys a policy from you, you will send a pre-scheduled campaign of cards to your new customer. You will first send a Thank You Card, then a Birthday Card will be scheduled, A Holiday card will be scheduled and an Anniversary of Policy postcard will be scheduled that promotes new products that you offer. The system will automatically do this for you.

In addition, you can look up a customer's name at any time, click on a card that is scheduled to go out, click on that card and customize your message to that customer at any time.

Businesses can assess how many cards or points they will need per month and then select and purchase the appropriate kit as outlined in "License Programs" to the left.

To learn more about the program, Click Here.

Click here for more information on the ASHI-endorsed program.

Here is a testimonial from Gary Monfeli, an ASHI member and a frequent user of the SendOutCards program


Kemper (Formerly Unitrin) preferred insurance AUTO & HOME INSURANCE BENEFIT PROGRAM

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ASHI members have the opportunity to purchase auto, home/condo, renter, boat, and umbrella insurance at significant savings through Unitrin Direct preferred insurance (UDPI).

UDPI is a 30-year veteran in the industry and an expert in group-sponsored
auto and home insurance.  UDPI’s Auto & Home Insurance Benefit Program offers many advantages, including:
 
ASHI Group Discount
• No down payment required
• Homeownership discount
• Exclusive Safe & Sound® discount
• Fast, reliable 24/7 claims service
• Convenient payment options, including bank draft and direct bill
• Guaranteed Repair Program
• Superior customer service
• Year-round Enrollment
• Rated “Excellent” by A.M. Best
 
We’re pleased to offer this program and encourage you to take advantage of the benefits you’ll receive by purchasing your auto and home insurance through UDPI.
 
For an immediate quote, call toll free:  1-800-637-2782 or go online at Click here to sign up.

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