Tag: Emergency preparedness

Christmas Eve 2022 Was a Day to Remember

The emergency call to Paul Davis on December 24, 2022, was urgent. A local company, having never called Paul Davis before, just discovered their new global headquarters was flooded. Sprinkler lines had ruptured overnight flooding cherished historic items in their entire lobby and two floors of new offices. Operating systems… Read more »

Be Aware of Winter Rains and Latent Mudslide Dangers

Frightening landslide videos are easy to locate online. In one apocalyptic scene, a forest of majestic trees speeds down the side of a mountain, demolishing a highway in Japan. In another, a hiker captures a dozen landslides triggered by an earthquake in Nepal. A third video tracks a group of… Read more »

The Challenges of Commercial Property Loss Claims

As commercial property owners and managers, we don’t often reflect on our property insurance policies. We tuck them away in computers or paper files to revisit when the bill comes due or disaster strikes. Upkeep, tenant issues, sales, regulatory paperwork – everyday matters easily take precedence over coverage contemplation.  It’s… Read more »

Have You Reviewed Your Homeowners Policy Lately?

Natural disasters – storms, wildfires, floods, high winds – are striking North America at unprecedented rates and homeowners’ insurance premiums are matching that steep uptick. “Most homeowners have noticed they are paying more to insure their properties,” says Wayne Merlino, Owner, Paul Davis of Palatine Illinois. “But they haven’t reviewed… Read more »

Should First Priority® Be Part of Your 2022 Business Plan?

With the COVID-19 resurgence, business plans for 2022 are in disarray and many company leaders face complex questions. Will customers frequent retail or dine out? Will they travel for business and leisure? Will employees return to traditional offices or is working from home the new normal? Can the team remain… Read more »