The Savvy Adjuster Newsletter — April 2025 Edition

We’re excited to announce that Alpine Intel has recently acquired Mecanica Scientific Services to expand our auto and SIU offerings, particularly for crash reconstruction, event data recording analysis, forensic 3D animation, crash testing, and commercial vehicle operations.

Alpine Intel aims to help carriers make informed decisions on individual claims while improving overall processes. Explore our newly released annual claims reports with data, analyses, and trends. Then check out resources about wind damage, risks of flipped homes, 3D scan benefits for desk adjusters, and HVAC myth-busting insights. Don’t forget, our forensic engineering teams, through Donan Engineering, can also support any complex property claims you may have from recent storms.

The Savvy Adjuster Podcast: Wind Damage to Asphalt Shingle Roofs 

For our 28th episode, Alpine Intel Technical Education Trainer Kevin Huelsman returns to The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, this time with Donan licensed Forensic Engineer Josh Hegenderfer, to discuss how wind can damage asphalt shingle roofs and other perils that might be mistaken for wind. Topics include what engineers consider before a roof inspection, collateral indicators, and how shingle installation can impact wind damage.

Register for May’s Live CE Webinars!

Participating adjusters are eligible to earn CE credit toward their licenses in AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, NH, NM, OK, TX, WV, and WY.

• Wednesday, May 14, at 2 PM ET: Investigating Lightning and Surge HVAC Claims, presented by HVACi. Learn how to distinguish between lightning, surge, wear and tear, and other perils in HVAC claims with expert insights, real case examples, and the key evidence adjusters need to make accurate determinations. Register Now
• Tuesday, May 20, at 2 PM ET: HVAC Fundamentals, presented as part of our New Adjuster Webinar Series. Build confidence in handling HVAC claims by learning essential system components, key design principles, and the latest federal regulations—all tailored to help adjusters at any experience level strengthen their HVAC knowledge. Register Now

HVACi 2024 Annual Claims Report

Read how regulation updates, extreme weather, and changing costs impacted HVAC and refrigeration systems included in claims in 2024. Compare reported vs. actual causes of loss, claimed amounts vs. recommended settlements, and which systems affected commercial vs. residential policyholders. My HVACi Report

StrikeCheck 2024 Annual Claims Report

Our team assessed hundreds of different types of electronics last year and analyzed the determinations. Learn about top claimed electronics categories, the frequency of non-damaged items in claims, repair vs. replacement cost comparisons, and more in this year’s annual report. My StrikeCheck Report

Potential Damages in Flipped Homes

Rapid renovations to sell houses for profit are popular and also risky. In some cases, deadlines and cost-cutting cause oversights that result in hidden damage to roofing and foundations. Learn More

How Matterport 3D Scans Empower Desk Adjusters Guide

3D scans provide an in-depth look at properties, their condition at the time of assessment, and damages for complex claims. Learn how you can benefit when handling water or fire claims. Get My Guide

If you found these resources helpful and are looking for more, you can explore a wealth of materials in our resources library. We are always available to answer your questions about Alpine Intel’s suite of services and how we can offer innovative solutions to your complex insurance-related challenges! Sign up so you don’t miss May’s Savvy Adjuster Newsletter!

Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.