The Savvy Adjuster Newsletter — December 2024 Edition

Welcome to 2024’s last edition of The Savvy Adjuster Newsletter. I’m excited to share some great news from Alpine Intel: We’ve recently welcomed TechLoss Consulting & Restoration to our service offerings. This will enhance our capabilities with commercial and high net-worth residential electronic claims. You can read more about this partnership and how it will benefit our clients in our press release. As you think about where claims adjusting may be headed in 2025, check out the resources below to help you prepare. You can help us plan for 2025 by taking a minute to share your thoughts about The Savvy Adjuster in this short survey. Your input is crucial to ensure we provide resources helpful to you.

The Savvy Adjuster Podcast: How Code and Regulation Updates Impact Claims

We wrap up 2024 on The Savvy Adjuster Podcast with a discussion about how recent and upcoming changes to codes and regulations can impact claims, and a look at the various sources available to adjusters who want to make sure they’re making accurate settlement decisions.

Earn CE Credit During This Upcoming Webinar

Residential electrical losses are often among the more complex claims that insurance adjusters face due to the variety of equipment involved and inclusion of multiple items. Understanding the cause of loss and scope of damage is critical in making accurate settlement decisions. Learn more about internal and external electrical system components as well as appliances and consumer electronics by exploring real damage assessments and their outcomes in Alpine Intel’s The Shocking Truth Behind Residential Electrical Claims webinar. Register Today

4 Factors Driving 2025 Property Insurance Trends 

Weather patterns, customer expectations, evolving technology, and more contribute to predictions about 2025 industry trends. Learn how – and what carriers can do to prepare – in this article. Get Ready for 2025

Understanding Space Heater Fires and Resulting Claims

Space heaters are the leading cause of heating equipment fires. Delve into why they’re so hazardous, how fires ignite, and how fire investigators reach actionable conclusions when assessing these incidents. Read the Article

How Common Heating Problems May Be Linked To Wear and Tear

Seeking expert assessments of HVAC equipment for the actual cause of loss can help adjusters identify damages caused by wear and tear, which may lead to equipment problems described in this article. Read On

Failed Solar Power System Case Study

StrikeCheck determined the actual cause of loss for solar equipment, offered recommendations, and provided market value pricing to compare with a contractor’s quote. Get the Details

What Is Alpine Intel?

Alpine Intel is the parent company for National Fire Experts, HVACi, Donan, and StrikeCheck. We deliver the most innovative claims technology solutions and thorough, actionable claims insights to our insurance industry partners. With our operating brands under the same roof of Alpine Intel, it makes it even easier for you to rely on us for a variety of insurance assessments: HVAC and refrigeration equipment, electronics and specialty items, forensic engineering, fire investigation, and component testing. Have more questions about Alpine Intel? Check out our FAQs.

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