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Don’t let a storm blow away your profits this hurricane season
Protecting the bottom line in order to remain open, or to re open quickly after a hurricane disaster requires taking steps now to prevent or reduce damage, should your business be in the path of a violent storm. This article provides advice to businesses and shares links to external resources.
Five ways to keep flood waters out of your business
Flood events in 2016 were a major contributor to natural hazard losses and this trend of major flood losses is expected to continue in 2017. Featuring links to external resources, this short article provides advice on how to keep flood waters out of your business.
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.