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More than $825 million in lightning claims was paid out last year to more than 100,000 policyholders, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

John Sarich with VUE Software offers perspective on a vexing innovation question facing insurance industry technology executives.

These steps will go a long way in mitigating potential liabilities and avoiding costly homeowners' insurance claims.