Case Studies

Fire claims are never simple, and this case study describes how the StrikeCheck team handled a large loss inspection.

A resident plugged in a space heater and returned to find an electrical fire inside the bedroom wall. The contractor estimates ranged from $10,000 to $27,000.

Smoke and fire claims are likely to include many items that could be damaged. However, not all items present during the fire will need to be replaced.

Read why the power was out throughout the downstairs of a home and whether it required a full service panel replacement – and at what potential settlement cost.

An adjuster needed support settling the claim described in this case study. The policyholder reported multiple residential appliances and specialty equipment had been impacted by a fire.

The insured for the claim in this case study was only guessing that the damage to a hot tub was related to a surge.

Unlike some other causes of loss, lightning and surges can impact a variety of items – though it may not be noticed right away.

Read how a super-regional P&C carrier made StrikeCheck part of its process by establishing an automatic system that assigns us to check for lightning in the area at the time of loss after the claim has been verified for a policy in force.

This case study involving a claim about a pool heater and a hurricane illustrates how StrikeCheck thoroughly looks at the facts to find the true cause of loss.

The adjuster contacted StrikeCheck to perform a quick and accurate assessment to reveal the source of the problem and prevent claim leakage.