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By Alpine Intel
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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.
Host Chris Nichols talks about the causes and effects of smoke and fire to HVAC systems with Alpine Intel’s Customer Education Director Jay Dykstra in this episode of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast. Find out why even distant fires may lead to a claim, which different types of smoke can impact equipment, how changing codes and regulations affect adjusters’ processes, and more.
The HVAC Smoke and Fire Claims Webinar referenced in this podcast takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 2 PM. You can find a registration link in the additional HVAC resources below.
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Senior National Fire Experts Account Executive Kathleen Riley and NFE Fire Operations Manager John Hill join host Chris Nichols again to talk fire investigations. Specifically, they delve into how both adjusters and certified fire investigators can collect and analyze witness statements – even when stories change or don’t support the facts of the claim. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
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Host Chris Nichols is joined in this episode of Alpine Intel’s The Savvy Adjuster Podcast by Senior National Fire Experts (NFE) Account Executive Kathleen Riley and NFE Fire Operations Manager John Hill to talk about how insurance adjusters and certified fire investigators conduct their respective investigations. Find out what each party should look for as well as how information the investigator collects onsite helps with the origin and cause claim. Listen on Apple (https://bit.ly/4fXsUw4), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4dRPNiz), or your favorite podcast platform.
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In this special edition of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, host Chris Nichols is joined by Ema Roloff, cofounder of Roloff Consulting. Using her years of experience influencing the digital transformation of the insurance industry, Ema answers pressing questions about the future of AI for claims processing as technology grows and changes. Find out how carriers can combine these developments with a human touch to streamline processes and deliver exemplary customer service.
Disclaimer: The views expressed by third-party guests of The Savvy Adjuster Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts and opinions of Alpine Intel or this podcast. The material presented is for general informational purposes only.
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Alpine Intel Technical Education Manager Jay Dykstra once again joins host Whitney Boles to discuss some of the more technical aspects of solar equipment. They talk more in-depth about why the often-claimed phrase “solar panels” doesn’t begin to cover the different parts of the equipment you might see in claims – as well the experience that kickstarted Jay’s solar interest.
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Host Whitney Boles is joined in this episode of Alpine Intel’s The Savvy Adjuster Podcast by Alpine Intel Technical Education Manager Jay Dykstra and Donan Senior Forensic Engineer Gary Woodall to talk about solar equipment that appears in property insurance claims. Find out the difference between solar panels and solar arrays, what questions to ask when you’re handling a solar equipment claim, and what you can expect from your expert assessment.
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CAT claims put a lot of strain on policyholders, insurance professionals, and property assessors, but there are ways to make life a little easier in stressful times. Alpine Intel Technical Education Trainer Kevin Huelsman and Donan Principal Engineer John Miller are back with The Savvy Adjuster Podcast host Chris Nichols to share five things adjusters can do to reduce stress and keep things moving efficiently when dealing with high claim volume.
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In this episode of Alpine Intel’s The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, host Chris Nichols discusses CAT property claims and assessments with Alpine Intel Technical Education Trainer Kevin Huelsman and Donan Principal Engineer John Miller. What qualifies as a catastrophe, and who defines it? How can carriers make sure they’re ready to handle the claim volume that comes with these events – and that their assessment partners are, too? Get these answers and more to help adjusters handle a heavy influx of claims due to catastrophic events like tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods in this episode.
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In this episode of Alpine Intel’s The Savvy Adjuster Podcast, host Whitney Boles is joined by National Fire Experts Fire Operations Manager John Hill and Senior Auto Account Executive Joe Cosgrove to talk about vehicle fires. They cover technology adjusters may see their experts use in these claims, which questions are important to ask, what fire investigators look for onsite, special considerations for electric vehicles, how evidence should be preserved for vehicle fire investigations and potential subrogation, and more.
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A lot of the work to effectively handle large loss fire claims comes before the fire has even occurred by putting a process in place. Lead Fire Investigators Shawn Williams and Jim Sielehr from National Fire Experts once again join host Chris Nichols to share some tips insurance professionals can use to make a plan of action that helps these complex claims proceed efficiently, including lining up partners, being aware of pitfalls, and knowing budgetary constraints.
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