In late January 2023, Auckland experienced record rainfall and flooding. Two weeks later, Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand and was cited as the worst storm to affect the country this century. The upper North Island, Gisborne and the Hawkes Bay areas…
Industry demand is on the rise for a comprehensive contents adjusting solution that pays as much attention to the detail of the scope as it does on a larger-scale building claim. Professional contents adjusters are the essential link between an accur…
Forensic engineering involves investigating failures or performance problems in order to determine their cause. Experts in this field apply engineering concepts and scientific principles to analyze properties, systems or structures that are not funct…
When extreme winter weather conditions arise, the impact can be devastating — triggering power outages, freezing pipes and dangerous, icy roads. As property owners in the U.S. navigate a challenging winter season, the concern around pipes freez…
Germans bracing for the cold winter are scrambling for heat alternatives. Many older apartments in Berlin still have century-old heating methods despite other buildings having switched to central heating. Burning wood can generate creosote, a toxic, …
After experiencing a property loss — especially during hurricane season — homeowners have difficulties finding temporary housing that doesn’t impact their normal daily routines. The short-term crunch of finding housing in an area with wid…
While it’s not a new concept, crowdfunding — raising funds through groups of people online — continues to draw the interest of many. This practice allows individuals to give to a member of their community, a business or a cause they’re pa…
For loss adjusters handling service and repairs claims, how relevant are terms and conditions (T&C) when enquiring with an insured? In NZ, loss adjusters involved in service and repair liability claims typically come from a mechanical or motor vehi…
Nearly one year ago, an Auckland-based manufacturer experienced a major fire that had a devastating impact. With the business, brand and the livelihoods of 50 employees at stake, the range of immediate concerns and challenges went beyond anything the…
Since early 2020, organisations in every sphere of business have felt the pressure of an unforeseen, unprecedented global pandemic — it has continuously tested our resourcefulness and ingenuity. Even as our ability to meet, talk and intera…
Lisez ceci en français Lessons learned from contingency planning against multiple risks Large-scale weather events such as windstorms, floods and droughts are becoming more frequent and less predictable, requiring more standardized but also agile r…