5 easy ways to improve policyholder satisfaction during property claims
Posted: July 29, 2019
Almost 6% of homeowners filed a property claim during 2017, per ISO research. This is consistent with historical data for property claims nationwide. While only a small percentage of homeowners may experience a loss in a given year, property loss is unforgettable. The purpose of property insurance is to minimize the financial damage caused during a property loss. Financial protection, however, is not the only...
Temporary housing team growth 2018
Posted: January 31, 2018
From humble beginnings at a kitchen table in Aaron Wilson’s apartment, Sedgwick’s temporary housing division has experienced exponential growth since 1996. In the past year alone, 24 new employees were welcomed into our family and to our Atlanta headquarters--which quickly started to feel a bit crowded for the company’s big dreams. In November of 2017, the idea to break down walls and expand our office...
The families facing wildfires
Posted: November 14, 2017
As the sun set on California’s coast the night of October 8th, flames rose in Calistoga in what would become the most devastating wildfire in the state’s history. Winds whipped power lines down, causing sparks to fly across the dry hills of the area. Moving more than twelve miles in a mere three hours, the fire quickly cut across the region, setting upon northern Santa...
The future of property claim handling
Posted: August 11, 2017
The home insurance industry is rapidly changing. New efforts toward damage prevention are becoming more and more important to both adjusters and policyholders. Strengthening homes minimizes the potential for damage and is the only way to decrease the loss of property and life. In 2015 the federal government introduced the idea of the “Disaster Savings Account.” While this bill has stagnated, state governments, communities, and...