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Smart Appliances and the Future: Innovations, Personalization, and Repair Challenges
The future of home appliances is on the brink of a significant transformation, fueled by rapid technological advancements, a growing...
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Megan Connor
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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
Feb 6, 20234 min read
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
Nov 21, 20222 min read
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
Nov 14, 20224 min read
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
Nov 7, 20225 min read
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
Oct 31, 20224 min read
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
Oct 28, 20221 min read
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
Oct 11, 20225 min read
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
Oct 7, 20225 min read
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...
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