How Spray Foam Can Hide (or Worsen) Property Losses
Spray foam insulation is an effective air and moisture barrier, but it can hide or worsen long-term damages from water intrusion.
Claims Adjuster Education: CE Credit and Beyond
Professional development can be so much more than just meeting requirements. Here’s what to look for when choosing adjuster training.
5 Insights To Achieve Effective Policyholder Communication
While it sounds easy, a lack of communication is a common complaint among insureds against their property insurance carriers.
Debunking “Frozen Refrigerant” and Other HVAC Claim Myths in the Aftermath of the Texas Winter Storm
Adjusters shouldn’t assume resulting property claims with HVAC systems are all related to the unusual weather events that overwhelmed Texas and caused catastrophic damages in mid-February.
When Water & HVAC Systems Mix, It’s Not Always a Total Loss
Policyholders and their contractors may feel the extent of the damage, particularly for HVAC systems, warrants major repairs or replacements, even when it doesn’t. This could result in a leak of a different sort.
6 Basic HVAC System Terms Every Adjuster Should Know
Don’t go into an HVAC system claim wishing you’d read an equipment manual. Here are 6 terms to get you started on settling these claims with ease.
5 Things To Know About How SEER Regulation Changes Will Impact Residential HVAC Systems
Your residential policyholders will likely be hearing from their contractors much sooner about what replacements they think insureds will need to comply with the upcoming HVAC system energy efficiency standards.
How To Reduce Claims Leakage From HVAC & Refrigeration Claims
Minimize claims leakage from HVAC insurance claims with expert insights and practical strategies. Find out how.
4 Times Squirrels Caused HVAC System Claims
This squirrel looks cute, but underneath those innocent eyes is a mouth with 22 teeth that have caused major problems for policyholders.
Factors That Influence Whether To Repair or Replace an HVAC System
To replace or not to replace? That is the question. For an adjuster, this query about whether a full HVAC system replacement is necessary shouldn’t be as daunting or as vague as Hamlet debating life or death.
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