Preservation by Prevention Avoiding Losses from Catastrophes & Common Perils October 5 th 2019 Sheila E. Courtney scourtney@pureinsurance.com
WATER DAMAGE CLAIMS COST U.S. INSURANCE COMPANIES $10 BILLION A YEAR PURE Insurance | 3
TOILET SUPPLY LINE FAILURE IS A LEADING CAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE PURE Insurance | 4
BURST PIPES CAUSE THE GREATEST SEVERITY OF WATER DAMAGE • •
Automatic Water Shut-off Devices will detect leaks and take action This may qualify for a discount off your annual insurance premium…. PURE Insurance | 6
Point of leak detectors sound an alarm when water is sensed on the ground They are an • important part of a complete water detection system Will detect leaks • that are not flow related PURE Insurance | 7
WILDFIRE DATA: ACRES BURNED * National Interagency Fire Center, Data as of May 2018 PURE Insurance | 8
PREVENTING WILDFIRE DAMAGE Create Defensible Space � Zone 1 - 0-5’ � Zone 2 - 5-30’ � Zone 3 – 30-100’+ PURE Insurance | 9
PREVENTING WILDFIRE DAMAGE Defend Your Home with Fire Retardant PURE Insurance | 10
Earthquake There are simple ways to protect yourself from catastrophe before an earthquake strikes PURE Insurance | 11
House Fire H Ho om me es s u un nd de er r c co on ns st tr ru uc ct ti io on n, , r re en no ov va at ti io on n, , o or r r re es st to or ra at ti io on n a ar re e m mo or re e l li ik ke el ly y t to o e ex xp pe er ri ie en nc ce e a a f fi ir re e H H o o m m e e s s u u n n d d e e r r c c o o n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n , , r r e e n n o o v v a a t t i i o o n n , , o o r r r r e e s s t t o o r r a a t t i i o o n n a a r r e e m m o o r r e e l l i i k k e e l l y y t t o o e e x x p p e e r r i i e e n n c c e e a a f f i i r r e e PURE Insurance | 12
Preventing Fires During Construction/Renovation/Restoration Preventing Fires During Construction/Renovation/Restoration Preventing Fires During Construction/Renovation/Restoration Preventing Fires During Construction/Renovation/Restoration 1) Place 10 lb. fire extinguishers on each level of the home. 2) On the jobsite, use a fire-proof storage cabinet for the storage of flammable liquids. 3) Establish a daily protocol with the workforce to ensure workers properly dispose of oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion. 4) Establish a no-smoking policy in the residence. Post signs throughout the jobsite to remind workers that smoking inside the home is prohibited. 5) Establish a hot works safety program on site 6) Activate a temporary central station fire alarm
WINDSTORM The most important factor during a windstorm is to protect the envelope of the house. Downed tree removal costs an average of $2k per tree. Damage from falling trees and power outages are the most frequent claims after a windstorm. PURE Insurance | 14
Right Coverage: Coverage should be based on replacement cost � True replacement cost: Get back exactly what you lost � WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS: Rebuilding to Code coverage: If not specifically covered, you are out of pocket � Choice of builder and architect: Wright homes require specialized craftspeople � MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE Buy flood insurance � RIGHT INSURANCE PURE Insurance | 15
Thank you & Questions Please contact me at any time! Sheila E. Courtney scourtney@pureinsurance.com
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