Month: December 2017

Common Roof Issues Revealed in a Commercial Inspection

Common Roof Issues Revealed in a Commercial Inspection Common Roof Issues Revealed in a Commercial Inspection

The roof is the most vulnerable part of a commercial building as it serves as the first defense against rain, wind, hail, ice, and snow. When underwriting risk, it’s essential that insurance carriers carefully evaluate the condition of a property’s roof during the commercial inspection process. What are some of the most common signs of […]

How The Smart Home Of 2018 Can Strengthen Insurance Underwriting

How The Smart Home Of 2018 Can Strengthen Insurance Underwriting How The Smart Home Of 2018 Can Strengthen Insurance Underwriting

Just a few years ago, the idea of being able to control a home’s lighting from a mobile device seemed very futuresque and only something that the ultra tech-savvy would be interested in. However, the smart home has quickly gained traction with more than 40 percent of Americans owning smart home gadgets as of 2017. […]

How Mobile Apps Can Improve Property Inspection Accuracy

How Mobile Apps Can Improve Property Inspection Accuracy How Mobile Apps Can Improve Property Inspection Accuracy

Technology is changing the way that business is conducted today, and this is no different with property and casualty insurance carriers. While the insurance industry has been slower to incorporate technology into business operations, we’ve seen drones become part of the property inspection process and a flood of technology-heavy insurtech companies enter the marketplace. How […]

Can a Drone Improve a Commercial Inspection?

Can a Drone Improve a Commercial Inspection? Can a Drone Improve a Commercial Inspection?

When the FAA loosened the rules surrounding the use of commercial drones in August of 2016, many insurance carriers began experimenting with the use of drones in the commercial inspection process. When the FAA loosened the rules surrounding the use of commercial drones in August of 2016, many insurance carriers began experimenting with the use […]