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January 15, 2024
Ian Gibbs
national technical manager, Sedgwick
Delivering flood resilience: minimising the impact of flood claims

One billion people globally are at risk of experiencing a flood. In the UK alone, an estimated 5.2 million homes and businesses are at risk. And the probability of flooding is increasing with climate change. Increased winter rainfall — projecte…

January 15, 2024 by Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, Sedgwick
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August 28, 2023
Terrence Phoon
quantity surveyor, New Zealand
Quantity surveyors: doing the right thing for the customer at an acceptable cost to the insurer

In the construction industry, a quantity surveyor plays a central role in every new build project. They work out the quantities and costs of materials as well as the time and labour on tenders. They also negotiate contracts and work schedules, advise…

August 28, 2023 by Terrence Phoon, quantity surveyor, New Zealand
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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 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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June 26, 2023
Ian Gibbs
national technical manager, repair solutions
Planning for a flood and ensuring resilience

In the UK, more than 5 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding. To plan for a flood and ensure resilience requires a thoughtful strategy that recognises two factors: resistance and recoverability. In this podcast, we are joined by Ian Gi…

June 26, 2023 by Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, 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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January 05, 2023
Dean Harding-Dempster
technical practice group lead, building consultancy division
Tackling the challenges of basement flooding

The number of basement constructions and conversions have dramatically increased in recent years. Adding a basement is a more cost-effective way to provide additional space than moving or upsizing and adds significantly to the overall property value.…

January 05, 2023 by Dean Harding-Dempster, technical practice group lead, building consultancy division
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November 08, 2022
Skot Penfold, head of building consultancy services, New Zealand
A look back at the Westport floods

More than one year ago, heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in Westport, New Zealand. Swollen rivers burst their banks, and floodwaters cascaded right across the Buller District — damaging properties, roads and surrounding farmland. More …

November 08, 2022 by Skot Penfold, head of building consultancy services, New Zealand
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July 20, 2022
Steve Powell, EVP, loss adjusting; Clare Cordingley, senior manager, major event response; and Brad Mountford, head of business development, Australia
Eastern Australia floods: regional catastrophe, global response

You probably recall that Australia experienced devastating bushfires in 2019-2020, as the catastrophe garnered global headlines. Regrettably, many fewer people beyond Australia are familiar with an even costlier and more recent disaster: the severe f…

July 20, 2022 by Steve Powell, EVP, loss adjusting; Clare Cordingley, senior manager, major event response; and Brad Mountford, head of business development, Australia
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March 22, 2022
Duncan Muress, deputy head of complex liability and Dan Peck, regional director of complex liability
The rising tide of UK flood claims and rights of recovery

Landowners, developers, local authorities and government agencies can’t ignore the evidence of increasing flooding incidents. Nor can they abrogate responsibilities to insurers for the subsequent costs. The challenges related to flood claims and righ…

March 22, 2022 by Duncan Muress, deputy head of complex liability and Dan Peck, regional director of complex liability
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August 16, 2019
Ian Gibbs
national technical manager, repair solutions
Sedgwick helping to shape the future of UK flood resilience

In 2007, catastrophic flooding in the UK killed 13 people, saw 420,000 inhabitants left without drinking water and was estimated to have caused nearly £6 billion of damage. This disaster was the trigger for a number of insurance and government-led in…

August 16, 2019 by Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, repair solutions
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May 15, 2018
David Repinski
Global Development Officer, Sedgwick
Volcanos, earthquakes, fires and floods – how are we preparing for CATs in 2018?

The 2018 CAT season has started with a vengeance. Already, we are seeing damage from flooding, earthquakes and a volcano in Hawaii. On top of that, hurricane season will soon be underway, the potential increases for droughts and related fires, and we…

May 15, 2018 by David Repinski, Global Development Officer, Sedgwick
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May 07, 2018
Ed Reis
President Vericlaim Repair Solutions
Technology and the future of claims adjusting

As we prepare for the 2018 storm season, I can’t help but look back at the impact of 2017’s extreme weather. We have seen how vital it is to be ready to respond quickly to property claims in the field. Catastrophic weather events continue to test und…

May 07, 2018 by Ed Reis, President Vericlaim Repair Solutions
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September 07, 2017
Ed Reis, President, Vericlaim Repair Solutions
Pre- and post-hurricane preparedness

As I write this blog, it is hard to believe that another catastrophic hurricane is approaching our shores. Like everyone else, I am still trying to grasp what happened in Texas with Hurricane Harvey.  I know all our hearts go out to those who …

September 07, 2017 by Ed Reis, President, Vericlaim Repair Solutions
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June 20, 2016
John Hinz, VP Vericlaim
Active hurricane season predicted: Don't fail to prepare

$1.9 billon. That is the estimated dollar amount the recent historic floods in Houston Texas will cost to return life and business back to normal according to the Houston Business Journal. Now almost every major weather service is reporting that, d…

June 20, 2016 by John Hinz, VP Vericlaim
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