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Fire Pump Replacement, Our Second Opinion
A manufacturing risk with high piled rack storage had a fire pump to support their sprinkler system. The fire pump was tested and the...
cbeckman98
May 222 min read
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Do you have a Placard? — An expensive question.
This is part of your sprinkler system that is of great importance to insurance representatives and fire and building code enforcement...
cbeckman98
Feb 184 min read
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Cancellation and Non-Renewal – Is there a difference?
Social media and the news feeds are full of stories with insurance companies cancelling policies. This headline makes for a strong click...
cbeckman98
Jan 304 min read
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Wildfires are Getting Larger. What can be done?
The ongoing wildfires in southern California have highlighted this hazard and the tragic results brought international attention. The...
cbeckman98
Jan 174 min read
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Shingle Roofing 101: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing the Right Roofing Product
The roof of your home protects your possessions from wind, rain, snow, ice, hail, and fire. Roofing constitutes about 7% of the total...
cbeckman98
Jul 16, 20245 min read
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Dry Pipe Sprinkler Systems — Ensuring Proper Maintenance
Key elements of an effective dry pipe sprinkler system maintenance program
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Apr 16, 20244 min read
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Water Damage - A major headache for everyone
The insurance industry has a long history of being reluctant to pay for claims related to water damage. Claims of water damage can be...
cbeckman98
Jan 23, 20244 min read
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Winter Prep for Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire sprinkler systems need your attention to prevent a freeze event that can either impair protection or cause water damage. As winter...
cbeckman98
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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Chimney Inspections - Safe for Santa?
Chimneys and vent pipes are an important part of the safety system for your home or business. These devices remove the products of...
cbeckman98
Dec 5, 20233 min read
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Fire Pumps - The basics....
Sprinkler systems and standpipe systems often have a fire pump as part of the water supply for the systems. If you have a fire pump as...
cbeckman98
Nov 21, 20234 min read
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Lithium Ion Batteries - An Emerging Hazard
Lithium-ion batteries have become the standard power source for most portable devices. The technology allows for a powerful power source...
cbeckman98
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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First Aid Firefighting - Portable Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are present in all commercial occupancies and in most homes. Commercial vehicles are also equipped with portable fire...
cbeckman98
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Wildfires - Not a West Coast Hazard
The recent announcements by State Farm and Allstate that they have temporarily suspended writing new property insurance risks in...
cbeckman98
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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Business Personal Property - What are the correct values?
Business personal property valuation requires proper data and analysis.
cbeckman98
Jun 15, 20233 min read
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Flood Insurance - Information you need to know..
Recent flood events in Eastern Kentucky and the West Coast have returned flood headlines to the front pages of every media outlet. These...
cbeckman98
May 31, 20234 min read
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Hood Cleaning - What, When and Why
Despite the widespread use of hoods over commercial cooking systems, the cleaning or lack thereof continues to be the subject of risk...
cbeckman98
May 26, 20232 min read
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Just Get Me a Quote!
Why you need an insurance agent...
cbeckman98
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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Roof Warranty and Insurance Coverage
The insurance industry is obsessed with roof evaluations and using these evaluations to control their exposure to loss. A previous post [...
cbeckman98
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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Get Your Sprinkler System Ready for Winter
Fire sprinkler systems need your attention to prevent a freeze event that can either impair protection or cause water damage. As winter...
cbeckman98
Dec 8, 20212 min read
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The Three Rings of Security
If you have property, you have a theft or burglary exposure. Depending on the values involved, the security protection you need may...
cbeckman98
Nov 16, 20214 min read
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