The Guide to Commercial Winter Storm Restoration Winter weather is near, and colder temperatures bring a greater need for awareness surrounding potential property damage and the challenges it can present. Depending on the type of damage, property owners and managers are faced with potentially endangering the lives of their building’s occupants and a period of…
What Happened? Hurricane Fiona made landfall in September 2022 and would go down as one of the most brutal weather events to impact eastern Canada, affecting Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. The hurricane recorded winds of over 165 kph, claimed 25 lives, and caused over $845 million in damage, making it one of the…
Understanding Hawaii Hurricane Damage: A Comprehensive Preparedness Checklist Hurricanes form in areas of enhanced thunderstorms over warm tropical oceans. A concern for Hawaii, in the middle of the Pacific, is waiting for a destructive storm to hit. Fortunately, in the last 40 years, Hawaii has seen only three (3) hurricanes that have impacted our islands...
We’ve all seen what fire damage can do to a property, but the types of damage you should be ready to encounter after experiencing a fire loss can exceed your expectations. Having full awareness of the different types of damage you will face can help you to react faster, reducing continued damage and getting you…
Key Steps for a Water Damage Recovery From small leaks to severe floods, water can wreak havoc on buildings, properties and more. Whether that water damage is a broken water line, weather-related flood, a drain back up, or another cause, water in buildings can become a major problem—and fast. A rapid response to…
Understanding the Impact and Risk of Water Damage on Hawaii’s Properties If there’s one thing we have an abundance of in Hawaii, it’s water. Our tropical climate is no stranger to heavy rain, flash flooding and the potential for a destructive hurricane season. These elements, along with the unexpected pipe burst or plumbing issue, can…
WHEN YOUR POLICYHOLDERS FACE DISASTER, WE ARE HERE TO HELP When disaster strikes, your policyholders can depend on us to jump into action, and you can expect us to be a strategic, transparent and effective partner from start to finish. With decades of experience working alongside insurance providers and a vast network of reconstruction…
As springtime approaches, one of the biggest threats to your property is flooding and water damage. Temperatures rise, snow transforms to rain, and the frozen ground thaws; meanwhile, increasing water levels and moisture can collect around the foundation of your home. Flooding, heavy spring rains and the consequential seepage into your home from excess water…
Property damage caused by water-related events accounts for the largest proportion of emergency calls to property restoration companies. Whether due to a sudden weather event or a slow undetected leak, the impact of unmitigated water damage can be a costly disruption to any business. When left unattended, impacts are more substantial as it can…
As a homeowner you want to prevent unnecessary damage to your biggest asset, your home. Prevention starts with an awareness of what could go wrong, followed by a few smart checks to make sure your home is safe. As winter approaches each year, it is important to make sure things are running smoothly in your…
