Claimed Residential Electrical Equipment You Shouldn’t Ignore | The Savvy Adjuster Podcast Ep. 38

The Savvy Adjuster Podcast returns with a look at various types of residential electrical equipment frequently found in claims. Alpine Intel Sales Operations Manager Chris Nichols is joined by Alpine Intel Executive Vice President of Specialty Assessments Paul Whitmore and Alpine Intel’s Strategic Sales Development Manager Chris Tomlinson, who each have an extensive history in the insurance industry. Listen as they discuss electronics that may fail during the cooler months and what perils, including water damage, might be affecting them. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Discussed in This Episode  

• Outdoor residential electrical equipment often included in claims (including outdoor entertainment systems!)
• Perils that impact electrically powered equipment in the summer months, such as lightning, and how causes of loss might shift with cooler temperatures to include fire, freezing conditions, and others
• When repairs may be most appropriate versus a replacement 
• Why pools and hot tubs might still be included in winter claims  
• Water damage to electronics, its causes, and its impacts   
• Interesting electronics claims stories 

Additional Resources 

• Guide: Outdoor Electronics: Your Guide to Perils, Damages, and Assessments
• Article: Even Hot Tubs Don’t Like Cold Weather 
• Guide: Preparing for Winter Electrical Fire Claims Guide 

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.