DONAN’s Post

Read this article about #property losses that may be claimed as #wind damage to be better prepared to accurately settle these #claims. Get information about: • How improper installation may be mistaken for wind damage • The basics of confirming wind damage to window components • Why homeowners may mistake other causes of loss for wind damage • Much more

Understanding #Roof Framing Terminology (🔊ON)

Settling a #water intrusion claim accurately (and preventing future #claims for recurring issues) requires the #adjuster to know: • The source(s) of the water • The scope of damage • The frequency of the event Read this case study for an example of how Donan’s engineer used observations, testing, and expertise to identify all three for the adjuster on a basement water intrusion claim.

Component Testing Laboratories provides a cause of failure determined by the scientific method, giving #adjusters the answers they need to decide whether to pursue #subrogation. This guide outlines what you should expect from your CTL inspection from submission to after you receive your report: https://bit.ly/4eow1vW

🌪️🏚️ #Weather data alone isn’t enough to accurately assess structural damage in a tornado-related claim. While the home in this case study fell within the #tornado path, other onsite indicators pointed to different causes of loss for structural damage.

🚜 Farm #claims may include anything from feed storage structures to complex mechanical equipment, and an expert assessment of any #agricultural property can help #adjusters arrive at an accurate settlement decision. Read more in our new agricultural losses article: https://bit.ly/4c2Wk9a

If you’re a field #adjuster, your #subrogation team or carrier could probably benefit from your help. Here are steps you can take to assist them: • Photograph the whole scene where the evidence was located • Provide a written description of the evidence at the scene • Collect statements from the policyholder

A cracked foundation halted a commercial #policyholder’s ability to use needed equipment. Read this case study to learn how Donan’s forensic engineers leveraged #property information, weather data, and key engineering concepts to determine the cause of failure and what to do next: https://bit.ly/3WXkoWD

Important information you are not going to want to miss from this episode of The Savvy #Adjuster #Podcast: • CAT classification for insurance carriers and assessment companies • How carriers and adjusters can prepare for CAT claims • What makes an efficient assessment vendor in high volume times • How CAT assessments differ from everyday property claims and how engineers should train • Real examples of CAT #insurance investigations