Appliances

Megan Connor

Planned obsolescence & appliance claims: what adjusters should consider

Planned obsolescence is a business strategy where companies design and produce products with a limited lifespan to encourage consumers to...

Megan Connor

5 best practices for handling bar & restaurant claims

Bar and restaurant claims can present unique challenges compared to other commercial spaces, like churches, office buildings, and...

Megan Connor

Cooking with gas: how to prevent a kitchen fire

This week, families and friends across the country will sit down to enjoy endless helpings of turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean...

Megan Connor

How to prevent water damage from frozen pipes; Insights from Winter Storm Uri

How to prevent frozen pipes and what to do when mother nature has other plans. Deep dive: how did Winter Storm Uri impact insureds the most?

Megan Connor

Theft & vandalism claims: we've seen it all

These hard-to-believe stories prove sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction - and sometimes it's just normal wear and tear.

Megan Connor

The scary truth about smoke exposure...

Where there is fire, there is smoke, and where there is smoke, there is potential for smoke damage. Smoke exposure, if not quickly...

Megan Connor

Wind-forced rainwater damage. Replacement is not always required.

In 2018, Hurricane Michael ravaged the Florida Panhandle, resulting in more than $3.4 billion of paid homeowner’s claims, according to...

Megan Connor

Hurricanes & appliances: how to lower the risk of damage

You know the storm is coming. You want to be a responsible homeowner, or at the very least stuff-owner, and take reasonable precautions...

Megan Connor

Can a surge protector protect against lightning?

Was the item connected to a surge protector? Certainly, this is a valid question, but what protection can surge devices, including surge...