How a Car “Black Box” Can Aid Insurance Investigations
An Event Data Recorder (EDR), colloquially called a car “black box,” can be used in insurance or legal investigations to help verify the facts of a crash. Learn more.
How Common Heating Problems May Be Linked To Wear and Tear
Prepare for furnace and boiler failure claims this winter by learning how some common heating problems stem from wear and tear.
Brick and Concrete Spalling: Causes and Effects
Learn what brick and concrete spalling is, what causes it, and why insurance and legal professionals shouldn’t dismiss it in structural claims.
Tools Experts Use for Your Product Failure Investigations
Get an inside look at the tools used to conduct product failure investigations to help you evaluate subrogation potential.
Commercial Losses: Hotel and Motel Fire Causes and Investigations
A motel or hotel fire can result in large commercial losses. Discover common causes, how they spread, and special investigation considerations for these claims.
What Claims Managers Should Look for in an Assessment Partner
Claims managers can set themselves and their teams up for success by choosing an assessment partner with these characteristics to help reach accurate settlement decisions.
How To Succeed: 3 Key Strategies for New Claims Managers
Discover three ways first-time or aspiring claims managers can boost team success, improve claim resolutions, and foster good adjuster-manager relationships.
How Proper Maintenance Can Help Prevent a Restaurant Kitchen Fire
Discover key maintenance practices your commercial policyholders should follow to help prevent a restaurant kitchen fire and what investigators consider when evaluating these claims.
Three Unique Considerations in Commercial Vehicle Fire Claims
Learn about factors considered in a commercial vehicle fire investigation, common causes of these fires, and how experts can help adjusters with claims.
How the IRC’s Requirements for Attic and Crawlspace Ventilation May Affect Property Losses
Because attics and crawlspaces are not considered conditioned spaces and contend with outside environmental elements, it’s important that they are adequately ventilated.
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