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February 05, 2024
Laura Delpiano, VP of operations, and Danielle Thomas, senior operations manager, temporary housing
Navigating the temporary housing market when catastrophe hits

Catastrophes like floods, fires, earthquakes, tornados and hurricanes can cause widespread property damage — suddenly forcing families out of their homes and in need of temporary housing. Many of those displaced are eligible for coverage of the…

February 05, 2024 by Laura Delpiano, VP of operations, and Danielle Thomas, senior operations manager, temporary housing
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January 09, 2024
Nicole Bartunek, client services manager and Andy McCallum, VP, specialty operations
Weathering the winter storm season in the U.S.

Millions of people across the U.S. are at risk as winter storms led to power outages, freezing pipes, dangerous roads and more. As the 2024 winter weather season unfolds, what should insurers, property owners and vehicle owners keep in mind? In this …

January 09, 2024 by Nicole Bartunek, client services manager and Andy McCallum, VP, specialty operations
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December 21, 2023
David Ward
head of power and energy, practice group leader – global renewables, Sedgwick
Scotland’s hydro-electric schemes, severe flooding and insurer implications

Hydropower has played a critical role over the past century in connecting vast swathes of rural Scotland to the power grid, all by using its plentiful natural resources to generate electricity: steep mountains and hillsides, lochs and reliably heavy …

December 21, 2023 by David Ward, head of power and energy, practice group leader – global renewables, Sedgwick
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December 18, 2023
Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE, SVP, large and complex loss, EFI Global
The rise of claim severity and complexity

Conversations around severe weather events, rising inflation and lingering labor shortages and supply chain issues have become commonplace; because these trends affect our lives, our businesses — even our insurance. Rising claim complexity and …

December 18, 2023 by Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE, SVP, large and complex loss, EFI Global
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December 13, 2023
Domenic Quartullo, forensic accounting services partner; Antonio Figueroa, director, data analytics, forensic accounting; and Hien Tran, senior manager, forensic accounting
Decoding the data: Is another Australian bushfire disaster looming?

The devastating Black Summer bushfires of 2019/2020 in Australia had record-breaking insured losses — serving as a critical reminder of the intricate relationship between climate patterns and their impact on businesses. As we stand on the preci…

December 13, 2023 by Domenic Quartullo, forensic accounting services partner; Antonio Figueroa, director, data analytics, forensic accounting; and Hien Tran, senior manager, forensic accounting
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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 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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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 10, 2023
Douglas Barovsky, P.E., C.F.E.I.
principal engineer - EFI Global
Genomic sequencing and laboratory equipment risks

Behind laboratory doors nationwide, groundbreaking genetic analyses and unprecedented technological advancements are changing healthcare as we know it. Genomic sequencing can enable scientists to stratify cancer, characterize genetic diseases and dev…

August 10, 2023 by Douglas Barovsky, P.E., C.F.E.I., principal engineer - EFI Global
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August 03, 2023
Tracy Peterson
branch manager for Nelson and Blenheim
Collaboration amid catastrophe: responding to disaster in New Zealand

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…

August 03, 2023 by Tracy Peterson, branch manager for Nelson and Blenheim
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July 18, 2023
Jay Sitapara, regional manager, loss adjusting; Andrew McCallum, sales and client development; and Revel Boulon, senior service marine manager
Navigating the Atlantic hurricane season

For those living in hurricane prone areas, it's critical to begin developing a catastrophe plan. While we can't predict what's coming our way, we know that the Atlantic hurricane season — running from June 1 to November 30 — will bring ne…

July 18, 2023 by Jay Sitapara, regional manager, loss adjusting; Andrew McCallum, sales and client development; and Revel Boulon, senior service marine manager
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June 26, 2023
Jacob Wilson
director of operations, repair solutions
Prepared for commercial repairs: supporting businesses this CAT season

Many in the Northern Hemisphere are celebrating the arrival of summer, but for the southeastern U.S. and Caribbean regions, this time of year ushers in the perils of Atlantic hurricane season. Sedgwick’s repair solutions team has many years of experi…

June 26, 2023 by Jacob Wilson, director of operations, repair solutions
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May 30, 2023
Beau Bishop, SVP, U.S. catastrophe operations, and Neil Gibson, COO, Sedgwick UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia and New Zealand
Standing ready for the state of emergency

The frequency of CAT events is increasing. At home and around the world, we’re seeing more extreme weather — resulting in a record number of claims. The new year began with significant flooding events on both sides of the Pacific, specifically…

May 30, 2023 by Beau Bishop, SVP, U.S. catastrophe operations, and Neil Gibson, COO, Sedgwick UK, Middle East, Africa, Asia and New Zealand
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May 10, 2023
Matthew Rodda, regional vice president, EFI Global and Kendall Biggs, senior fire investigator, EFI Global
National Wildfire Awareness Month

Fire management decision makers are on high alert during National Wildfire Awareness Month. Each year, wildfires affect thousands of people and ravage millions of acres. The rise in wildfires can be attributed to forestry activity (or lack thereof), …

May 10, 2023 by Matthew Rodda, regional vice president, EFI Global and Kendall Biggs, senior fire investigator, EFI Global
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April 20, 2023
Duane Pretorius
Environmental manager
Adopting high standards of environmental performance and management

There has never been a more critical time for us to understand the nuances of environmental sustainability, a circular economy and waste management. Whether you’re a private company, in the public sector, represent a local community or an individual …

April 20, 2023 by Duane Pretorius , Environmental manager
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