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November 13, 2023
Robert Rullan, senior fire investigator - EFI Global and Diane Spinner, district fire principal - EFI Global
As cannabis increases in popularity, so do risks at grow facilities

Cannabis grow facilities are commonly referred to as “laboratories” housing nurseries or hydroponic operations to grow cannabis plants. These facilities operate in virtually every state — from large urban areas to small rural communities &mdash…

November 13, 2023 by Robert Rullan, senior fire investigator - EFI Global and Diane Spinner, district fire principal - EFI Global
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October 27, 2023
Chris Bakes, managing director, auto solutions and Telly Berry, director, vendor management
Imagine the possibilities at SEMA 2023: maintaining a carrier mindset and fueling a customer-focused approach

Across the auto industry, trends range from lengthy cycle times and high indemnity costs to inefficient repair processes. This can often mean having to make a dozen calls to solve each challenge. But what if carriers and third party administrators (T…

October 27, 2023 by Chris Bakes, managing director, auto solutions and Telly Berry, director, vendor management
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October 25, 2023
Marc Schuling
special practice group leader, marine
Making waves in marine insurance claims

The marine insurance sector is a rather traditional business; we are not exactly known for being early adopters of innovation. Despite the tendency for slow adaptation to change, two factors are pushing the industry to begin thinking and operating di…

October 25, 2023 by Marc Schuling, special practice group leader, marine
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October 19, 2023
Ben Price
head of operations, major and complex loss
Major and complex loss review 2023

In the first eight months of 2023, the U.S. was hit by 23 separate billion-dollar disasters — the largest number ever recorded. In July, the earth experienced its hottest month in 174 years. We witnessed devastating floods in Libya, earthquakes…

October 19, 2023 by Ben Price, head of operations, major and complex loss
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October 17, 2023
Meredith Campbell, executive general adjuster, public entity & educational property, large program management, Sedgwick and Tracey Dodd, senior managing principal, large complex loss, EFI Global
What you don’t control may control you — expert perspectives on property damage claims resolution

Earlier this year, professionals from all pockets of the claims industry gathered at the Louisiana Claims Association’s 29th Annual Education Conference & Expo in Baton Rouge. Attendees heard from claims representatives, insurance adjusters, third pa…

October 17, 2023 by Meredith Campbell, executive general adjuster, public entity & educational property, large program management, Sedgwick and Tracey Dodd, senior managing principal, large complex loss, EFI Global
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October 09, 2023
Jeremy Mele, president, EFI Global and Michael Hoffman, VP, fire science and specialty, EFI Global
Fire Prevention Week 2023: how employers can protect employees from fire risks

Every 23 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire. In 2021 alone, U.S. firefighters responded to an estimated 1,353,500 fires. It is true the number of fires and fire deaths have decreased in prevalence since the 1970’s, but…

October 09, 2023 by Jeremy Mele, president, EFI Global and Michael Hoffman, VP, fire science and specialty, EFI Global
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September 28, 2023
Kenneth Christie
senior marine surveyor
Commercial hull and machinery claim assessments: anchoring the foundations of marine insurance

In the vast expanse of the maritime world — where unpredictable seas and unforeseen circumstances collide — marine insurance emerges as a vital safeguard for vessel owners and operators. At the heart of marine insurance lies the intricate…

September 28, 2023 by Kenneth Christie, senior marine surveyor
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September 27, 2023
Emily Chang, catastrophe and hotel relations manager, and Danielle Thomas, senior operations manager, temporary housing
Caring for our temporary housing colleagues, so they can take care of customers

When you think about first responders, what image comes to mind? For many, it’s police, firefighters, paramedics or 911 operators. Those in the insurance industry may see loss adjusters assessing damage. Unless you work in our field, it’s unlikely yo…

September 27, 2023 by Emily Chang, catastrophe and hotel relations manager, and Danielle Thomas, senior operations manager, temporary housing
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September 25, 2023
Aaron Lyons, home emergency network director and Steve Powell, EVP, loss adjustment property
Shifting the supply chain focus

Supply chain disruption stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an effect on the movement and availability of goods worldwide. While there are signs of recovery — factories have reopened, transit rates are down — inventory l…

September 25, 2023 by Aaron Lyons, home emergency network director and Steve Powell, EVP, loss adjustment property
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September 21, 2023
Captain Eduardo Alcaraz
senior marine surveyor
From sea to sea: Preparing your cargo for safe import or export

In the world of international trade, shipping cargo across seas is a common practice that involves careful planning and preparation to ensure the safe arrival of goods. Whether you're exporting products to distant markets or importing materials for y…

September 21, 2023 by Captain Eduardo Alcaraz, senior marine surveyor
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September 21, 2023
Lauren Glover
specialist care manager, UK, Sedgwick
Showing vulnerable customers how caring counts in claims

For anyone dealing with a property damage loss, it can be inconvenient at best and traumatizing and life-altering at worst. But for those who are already vulnerable, the experience can be exponentially more difficult. In commemoration of World Alzhe…

September 21, 2023 by Lauren Glover, specialist care manager, UK, Sedgwick
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September 06, 2023
Buddy Poljan
professional engineer
Equipment contamination and quantification after a property loss

Across various industry sectors and businesses, commercial electrical and mechanical equipment can be exposed to contaminants from fire, water and other perils. After a loss event, particulates often settle on susceptible surfaces — which can l…

September 06, 2023 by Buddy Poljan, professional engineer
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August 21, 2023
Andrew Thomson
executive loss adjuster
As flood risks increase, so do the concerns for insureds

As temperatures continue to rise around the world, weather patterns become more unusual and unpredictable. Studies indicate that climate change will lead to more frequent and intense weather events, such as severe storms resulting in flooding. Rising…

August 21, 2023 by Andrew Thomson, executive loss adjuster
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August 21, 2023
Grace Best-Devereux, executive adjuster, fine art and jewellery, and Aliette Fenton-Sharp, claims underwriting director
A focus on fine art claims: determining potential risk exposures

Even the most fragile objects of history are exposed to threat. The spate of activist attacks on fine art in major European museums, including Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” and the Mona Lisa are a reminder that fine art claims are on the rise. In fact, whi…

August 21, 2023 by Grace Best-Devereux, executive adjuster, fine art and jewellery, and Aliette Fenton-Sharp, claims underwriting director
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August 18, 2023
Bruce Burton
senior environmental advisor, EFI Global, a Sedgwick company
Long after use, health risks of asbestos-containing materials persist

This may be hard to believe, given that it’s now outlawed due to its adverse impact on human health, but asbestos was once considered a “miracle mineral.” Because asbestos is abundantly available and has some industrially useful properties, it was ve…

August 18, 2023 by Bruce Burton, senior environmental advisor, EFI Global, a Sedgwick company
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