Property
124 whitepapers and resources
Property
Escape of water: A strategic approach
Escape of water represents a large proportion of all property claims. There are a range of common causes, making it difficult to manage and eliminate the risk entirely. This infographic explains how to approach escape of water risk management strategically to achieve the best results.
Case study: LV= uses Guidewire to handle surge of flood claims with ease
In winter 2013–14, a run of severe storms caused the worst flooding since records began and resulted in major property damage for many LV= policy holders. This case study looks at how LV= used Guidewire’s ClaimCenter to process thousands of storm claims quickly and to proactively contact customers.
Rapid recovery from catastrophic mechanical damage
Discover how FM Global helped Boston Generating shrink turbine replacement lead time from 18 months to 129 days, reducing lost revenues.
The science behind a warmer world
Read the new whitepaper from FM Global on how climate change is likely to impact US businesses in terms of flood risk, and how to prepare today.
An in-depth guide to hot works safety: How to identify and address the key challenges organisations could face
Many types of construction or maintenance projects may involve hot works, with roofing a common example. This whitepaper discusses the best ways for organisations to manage risks associated with hot works, from the initial process of selecting a contractor through to the project’s final stages.
Hot works fires – three multi-million pound losses
Fires involving hot works may be rare, but when they occur, the damage to property is often substantial. This article discusses three major fires involving hot works and identifies lessons organisations can learn.
Blowing out the risk of candle fires
Candles, incense and oil burners may create a warming ambience in homes across the UK – but they are one of the biggest causes of fires and deaths. This article looks at how best to manage the risks posed by candles.
Does your customer’s kiln room have the right sprinkler?
Sprinkler systems are incredibly successful at minimising fire damage, but having the correct sprinkler head installed in a kiln room is essential. This article explains how you can help your manufacturing customers to adequately protect their kiln rooms and avoid costly water damage.
Validating claims with property attribute data
How can insurers apply property attribute data to best effect during the claims process? This article sheds light on how insurers can leverage CRIF’s insurance fraud investigation service to access vital property insights which enable claims investigators to rapidly validate claims and tackle fraud.
Reason Magazine 2016: Issue 2
2016 was a year characterised by severe flood events around the globe. FM Global has prepared a special report to show how we are addressing the perils of flooding and ensuring client operations remain uninterrupted. Read this and insights, news and opinions from the world of risk management.