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February 12, 2024
David Gear, head of major loss, Scotland & Northern Ireland and Gary Wilson, technical director, complex liability
Commercial claims involving injuries or fatalities

As major loss adjusters, one of the most significant aspects of our career is producing a positive outcome for everyone involved in a claim. In many cases, this means that the impacted business was returned to its pre-loss state with their insurance …

February 12, 2024 by David Gear, head of major loss, Scotland & Northern Ireland and Gary Wilson, technical director, complex liability
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January 18, 2024
Jay Kramarczyk, MS, PE, CFI, VP, operations, EFI Global and Paul Gilbert, director, client services, EFI Global
Property loss considerations: Is insuring a casino a safe bet?

Within the U.S., 44 states offer some form of gambling — either in land-based buildings or “floating” large vessels and riverboats, a clever way to bypass local opposition to legalized gambling. Some “riverboats” are stationary buildings staged…

January 18, 2024 by Jay Kramarczyk, MS, PE, CFI, VP, operations, EFI Global and Paul Gilbert, director, client services, EFI Global
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January 09, 2024
Ian McLennan
director, head of commercial repair solutions, UK
Use of vetted network contractors has material impact

As discussed in a previous blog, unvetted contractors may offer to complete a property repair or restoration job for less money, but enlisting tradespeople without the trusted oversight of a repair network brings additional risks — and possibly…

January 09, 2024 by Ian McLennan, director, head of commercial repair solutions, UK
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January 08, 2024
Scott Cameron, major and complex loss operations director, Sedgwick, UK; Justin Kuncaitis, senior forensic investigator, EFI Global, UK; and John Hinton, partner, Legal services, Sedgwick, UK
Fire risk in the UK: Are lithium-ion batteries the new chip pan?

Despite growing awareness and changes in technology, chip pans remain the most common cause of house fires in the UK, with around 12,000 cases every year, nearly 50 deaths and 4,600 injuries. There is, however, a ‘new kid on the block’, set to rival…

January 08, 2024 by Scott Cameron, major and complex loss operations director, Sedgwick, UK; Justin Kuncaitis, senior forensic investigator, EFI Global, UK; and John Hinton, partner, Legal services, Sedgwick, UK
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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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July 25, 2023
Charles McMartin
director, contents solutions
Maintaining the human touch in contents adjusting

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…

July 25, 2023 by Charles McMartin, director, contents solutions
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June 08, 2023
Ian McLennan, director, head of commercial repair solutions and Ady Hall, client director, public sector
Escape of water claims are a major peril for UK councils and housing associations

The UK has witnessed an increase in escape of water (EOW) claims — tracking nearly 2 million pounds worth every day. In today's podcast, Ian McLennan, director, head of commercial repair solutions and Ady Hall, client director, public sector jo…

June 08, 2023 by Ian McLennan, director, head of commercial repair solutions and Ady Hall, client director, public sector
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April 19, 2023
Stephen Buck - Great Lakes district manager; Scott Carroll - director of client services; Diane Spinner - principal consultant, fire services
Production of distilled spirits is fraught with risk

Between elevated alcohol consumption during COVID-19 lockdowns and new distilleries popping up across America, the spirits market is booming — and shows no signs of slowing down. Grand View Research foresees a compound annual growth rate of 30.…

April 19, 2023 by Stephen Buck - Great Lakes district manager; Scott Carroll - director of client services; Diane Spinner - principal consultant, fire services
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April 17, 2023
Paul Owens ‪- major and complex loss operations director (Scotland); and David Gear - head of major and complex loss (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
Commercial property policy wordings are changing — here’s what you need to know

While the core type of cover provided under a standard commercial property policy has generally remained consistent over the years, most have been recently expanded to include wordings you might not ordinarily expect. Wider cover helping customers r…

April 17, 2023 by Paul Owens ‪- major and complex loss operations director (Scotland); and David Gear - head of major and complex loss (Scotland and Northern Ireland)
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