Smart Home Lightning Claim Case Study

An adjuster handling a challenging claim involving several reportedly lightning-damaged low-voltage electrical items turned to StrikeCheck for a comprehensive assessment. In this case study, you’ll read about StrikeCheck’s evaluation and expert recommendations that gave the adjuster the answers they needed to reach an accurate settlement decision.
Discover the following insights about:
- Obtaining an Accurate Cause of Loss: Understand why lightning is often misattributed as the cause of loss and how StrikeCheck’s assessments can help prevent claims leakage.
- Specialized Equipment Assessment: Learn about the expertise required to assess interconnected smart home devices and the importance of familiarity with their operation.
- Onsite Assessments: Follow StrikeCheck’s innovative approach to determining an accurate cause of loss for damaged items and identifying non-damaged items.
- Recommended Settlements: Discover how expert recommendations for repair or replacement, along with market value pricing verification, helped ensure settlement accuracy.
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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.
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