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The Effectiveness of Arc Mapping To Determine Fire Origin Area

Timothy A. Hazelwood

Regardless of whether you are dealing with a small vehicle fire or a large commercial loss, many of the steps used in competent fire investigation are the same.

The Dark Side of Energy Savings

Marcos Hazan-Cohen

Understanding why radiant barriers pose a signficant fire hazard during lightning storms and how to thoroughly evaluate each scene to determine subrogation potential.
Handling Employment-Related Injury Claims

Diana B. Reitz, CPCU

Employers may be able to find coverage through other policies when EPLI is not available. In some cases, workers comp may actually preclude separate lawsuits for alleged harassment or discrimination.

e-Education and the Old ‘Fuddy-Duddy’

Ken Brownlee, CPCU

Keeping up to date on the latest P&C trends and issues involves consulting a dizzying array of print and online materials.
Assessing Damages Post-Catastrophe

Thomas A. Mierzwa

Following a storm, one structure may be demolished, while neighboring structures remain intact and suffer minimal damage. Why? Did a construction defect make the former more susceptible to wind and/or water intrusion?
Examinations Under Oath In Arson Investigations

Melody S. Mosley

When investigating suspected arson, claims must partner with a qualified attorney to perform examinations under oath (EUOs), which play a key role in making informed coverage decisions.
Game On!

Douglas Dell

Millennials want to learn on their own terms, with tools and technologies they have used since childhood. Engage them with online gaming to make training and development fun and fruitful.
Claims Service Will Be Tested By New Risks

Mark E. Ruquet

A greater focus on service has led to overall improvement in claims performance, but emerging risks will challenge the insurance industry over the next decade.
Vehicle Thefts Still Fizzling, But Western Hotbeds Persist

Christina Bramlet

On the national level, vehicle theft continued to wane in 2011. However, cities situated west of the Mississippi continue to struggle with deterrence.
Colorado Is Burning

Christina Bramlet

On June 9, lightning ignited what has become the most destructive blaze in Colorados history.
Featured Fraud: Downbound Thrain

Diego J. Padro

A Virginia mans gig of instigating auto accidents to defraud insurers has come to a halt.
Texas Hail Damage Could Cost Insurers $2 Billion

Chad Hemenway

Deep dents and broken glass to vehicles following a massive hail storm in Dallas are contributing to hefty property losses.
Taking Things For Granted

Christina Bramlet

The fires in Colorado hit close to home.
Mission Accomplished: Four Lessons from IASA

Robert Regis Hyle

Tech Decisions' Editor discusses his experience at the latest IASA conference and why he returned to the office with renewed inspiration and industry pride.
Getting the Most from Your Strategic Vendor Relationships

Kevin B. Abell

Both parties in every customer-vendor relationship should feel they are in a win-win situation. This type of strategic partnership is imperative when handling forensic engineering assignments and fire investigations.
Protecting Objectivity During A Calamity

Jason Baker

When there has been a loss of life or property, speculation and the pointing of fingers are never far behind. Thus, protecting objectivity in a calamity can be difficult.
Cost and Remediation Concerns in a Historic Landmark District

Steven R. Bruns

Addressing the restoration of historic windows on a fire-damaged building.
The Human Capital Impact of Using Claim Predictive Models

Frank Zizzamia, Jim Kinzie, Caroline Buckley, Andreea Brezeanu

While the financial benefits derived from a CPM can be significant, those who also appreciate the impacts on human capital can realize its true value.

Claims Magazine-July 2012

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