Tornado-Related Emergency Tree Removal Case Study

After a tornado caused a tree to uproot, break through a policyholder’s roof, and damage surrounding structures, HMI ensured the emergency tree removal occurred safely and efficiently. This allowed the adjuster to move forward with the claim process unhindered.

Request the Tornado-Related Emergency Tree Removal Case Study to find out how the severity of property damage and access to the felled tree influenced HMI’s extraction tactics. Insurance professionals will also gain insight into the criteria certified tree care companies use to assess the complexity of a removal and ensure an adequate workforce and equipment.

Other takeaways include how:

• The removal cost remained in line with market rates despite being a complex, emergency scenario
• The fallen tree’s size and positioning affected the equipment selected for removal
• A qualified tree care company determined that the tree’s multi-stem structure required a controlled and sectional dismantling process

HMI’s quick response eliminated a safety hazard for the policyholder and allowed the carrier to confidently decide how to proceed with the claim.

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