If you’re a homeowner whose property has been devastated by a flood, a fire or a tornado, the immediate aftermath is exceedingly difficult. Your home, your security and your sense of safety are in tatters. You’re shocked and sad. Many people feel physical distress: shaking, hyperventilation, nausea, dizziness. You’re not… Read more »
Technology is radically transforming businesses everywhere and it’s no surprise that insurance companies are in the thick of this radical evolution. One of the most effective uses they have found for technology is to consolidate and standardize the management and oversight of the claims process. Paul Davis is innovating right… Read more »
Job site supervisors and workers know exactly what a punch list is. Property owners are usually puzzled. Yet it’s an important tool for finishing a job to the satisfaction of both parties. Punch lists are particularly important when restoring structures after a disaster. So, what are they and why should… Read more »
When a three-alarm fire swept through a famous comedy club, investigators suspected typical culprits: table candles, smouldering cigarettes, hot stage lighting. The actual spark? Accumulated grease in ductwork venting a commercial kitchen several floors away. Flames flared to life above the fire suppression system, shot from roof vents and swiftly… Read more »
Coffee makers, toaster ovens and microwaves are responsible for more than delicious beverages, quick snacks and hot meals. They’re frequently to blame when retail establishments catch fire. And they do erupt in flames with unsettling regularity. Emergency personnel respond to thousands of retail conflagrations yearly that together ring up millions… Read more »