Common Window Failures and How To Find Them
Following a window failure, knowing what happened and how is crucial to restoration and prevention of future losses.
What Causes Water Heater Failure?
With the average lifespan of a residential water heater between 10 and 20 years, more than 25% of the water heaters in service are nearing the end of their useful life at any given point in time.
Understanding HVAC Diagnoses – Acidic Refrigerant
One symptom that is regularly misinterpreted as lightning damage is acidic refrigerant in the system.
Electronics Trends Adjusters Need to Know in 2023
In general, adjusters should be prepared to see next-generation technology included in claims, as well as a likelihood of higher replacement cost in claim settlements.
The Basics of Chillers
These systems are often intricate and specialized based on the space or equipment they’re cooling, meaning they present their own challenges to insurance adjusters like you.
6 Questions That Affect Electronics Claims With Water Losses
Before you settle for an unnecessary replacement, there are 6 questions you or your equipment expert should be able to answer to ensure your resolution is accurate.
What Adjusters Should Expect To See From Storm-Impacted Solar Power Systems
Policyholders most often report lightning, wind, or hail as the cause of loss for solar panels included in claims. Of the three, only one remained as a top cause of loss after a comprehensive damage assessment – wind.
Residential Windows 101 Guide
Windows are often some of the most appreciated features of homes, and a damaged window can feel like a chink in a house’s armor.
7 Myths About Lightning in Claims Guide
Policyholders report lightning as a cause of loss more often than other perils. Before deciding on claims with reported lightning damages, adjusters should know the truth behind seven myths related to lightning claims.
7 Types of Electronics in Claims That Are Often Non-Damaged
Last year, insurance professionals assigned nearly 300 different types of electronics to StrikeCheck. Learn which seven had the highest percentages of non-damaged equipment at the time of assessment or were a potential risk for claims leakage.
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