The Savvy Adjuster Newsletter — April 2024 Edition

With an uptick in inclement weather, you’re likely to see an increase in wind and hail claims. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our upcoming Comprehensive Hail Investigations Webinar, along with some hail resources you don’t want to miss. Plus, all the data you could want on HVAC and electronics claims assessments is here in the form of our 2023 HVACi and StrikeCheck annual claims reports. As a bonus, I’ve included a cartoon termite case study that may have you looking at your structural claims in a whole new way.

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HVAC and Refrigeration Systems Assessment Data

Gain insight into the types of HVAC equipment most claimed last year and how changing parts costs, labor expenses, and regulations affected claims. It’s all here in this report, along with eye-opening data on the average accuracy of HVAC claims. Get the Report

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Electrical Inspections Claims Data

A whopping 63% of reported perils were recategorized following StrikeCheck’s independent cause of loss evaluations in 2023. Save our annual report to explore other critical data from a variety of electronics categories. See the Full Picture

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The Savvy Adjuster Podcast: Hail Damage and Collateral Indicators

Collateral indicators play a pivotal role in identifying hail damage. Listen to this expert discussion between one of our engineers and HVAC specialists as they dive into the importance of collateral indicators, cosmetic impacts vs. functional hail damage, and when you should consider outside claims support.

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Earn CE Credit During This Upcoming Webinar

Ready to learn how to differentiate between lightning, high voltage surge, and wear and tear damages? There’s no time like the present. April to August sees an increase in claims where policyholders cite lightning as the cause of loss, but without an investigation, there’s a risk of misattribution and claims leakage. In fact, 63% of reported perils were recategorized in 2023 following StrikeCheck’s independent cause of loss evaluation.

Register to join Alpine Intel Technical Education Manager, Jay Dykstra, for the Surge and Lightning Claims Webinar. In this presentation, Jay will teach you strategies for discerning lightning from high voltage surge and wear and tear so that you can handle these claims more accurately. Register Now

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5 Storm Claims That Benefited From Equipment Evaluations

Read about storm-related HVAC claims that demonstrate the difference an expert evaluation can make in your claims resolutions. See For Yourself – 4 minute read

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3 Fires That Were Related to Lithium-Ion Batteries – and Why They Happened

An increase in lithium-ion battery use has resulted in more fires. Read about real fire investigations and their results to learn why these batteries pose such a risk. Read the Article – 4 minute read

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What Is Alpine Intel?

Alpine Intel is the parent company for National Fire Experts, HVACi, Donan, and StrikeCheck. We deliver the most innovative claims technology solutions and thorough, actionable claims insights to our insurance industry partners. With our operating brands under the same roof of Alpine Intel, it makes it even easier for you to rely on us for a variety of insurance assessments: HVAC and refrigeration equipment, electronics and specialty items, forensic engineering, fire investigation, and component testing. Have more questions about Alpine Intel? Check out our FAQs.

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