What policyholders need to know about short-term leases
Posted: October 30, 2019
Absolutely nothing about moving out of your home while it undergoes repairs is easy or pleasant. Aside from the stress that the catastrophic damage inflicts when it happens, moving out of your home and completely displacing your family is never a straightforward process. But unfortunately, situations arise where it’s necessary to submit a property insurance claim for substantial home damage. When that happens, you’ll need...
Getting the details right at move out
Posted: October 1, 2019
Your policyholders have been living in temporary housing for a few months while contractors make repairs on their home. It’s been a trying time for them because property loss is always stressful. A policyholder’s last impression of the claims process is being formed when they’re moving out of Sedgwick’s temporary housing division and back into their refurbished home. Handling the move-out process can be tricky...
Temporary housing trends in 2019
Posted: September 12, 2019
In recent years, there’s been widespread real estate anxiety as the cost of living in cities across the United States has steadily increased. In fact, in 2018, there was a 2.8% increase in the cost of living, the highest jump we’ve seen since 2011. While the cost of living is calculated by a wide variety of variables, it heavily relies on housing costs, and the price...
Is your roof ready for storm season?
Posted: August 28, 2019
The intense heat of late summer is a good reminder of what lurks ahead… storm season. While hurricane season officially runs June 1 to November 30, the peak season is from mid-August to late October. Each year the number and severity of storms vary; however, storms spawning from daily thermal heating and tropical disturbances, if not hurricanes, are certain. Preparing for storms requires proactive thought...
Adjuster resources in the property claims puzzle
Posted: August 16, 2019
The work of a property adjuster is challenging. Claims vary in severity and complexity and can wear down a property adjuster, especially new adjusters learning the trade. In order to provide first-class customer service, property adjusters must know the tools available to assist property owners throughout a claim. Below is a description of several resources available to assist both property adjusters and their displaced homeowners...