Automobile engine damage can be a result of sludge formation in the engine oil. When engine damage is claimed, the analyst is charged with determining the reason for the sludge formation since this affects coverage.

Insurance adjusters are often faced with a large loss caused by water leakage from plumbing systems. Investigating the cause is an integral part of the claims adjustment process since it bears on insurance coverage as well as potential subrogation. The first step is finding the source and determining the nature...

Allegations of automobile malfunctions causing accidents are often the basis for claims against automotive repair facilities. But there are ways to uncover the truth.

Allegations of automobile malfunctions having caused an accident are often the basis for a claim against an automotive repair facility. The scenario usually develops as follows. An automotive repair facility works on a vehicle and releases it to the owner after the repair has been completed. Shortly afterward, the vehicle...

Valves are fluid flow control devices used in a variety of industries. The butterfly valve can contribute to a loss if it is incorrectly positioned.

Why claims professionals need to make peace with the laws of physics.

The season for fireplace usage has arrived, along with the cascade of claims originating from them.

The season for fireplace usage has arrived, along with the cascade of claims originating from them.