Snow loads and ice dams: How to prepare for and prevent winter property damage Depending on where you’re located, winter can wreak all kinds of property damage, from pavement upheaval, power loss and frozen pipes, to roof collapse and water intrusion. That’s why it’s critical to take steps to prepare for and prevent winter property… Read More
winter safety tips
Winterize your vehicle fleet to minimize claims in deep freeze months
Winter has settled in to stay for another month or more, and freezes are happening in the far south. It’s crucial to winterize your vehicle fleet if you skipped it last fall. More than 116,000 Americans are injured and over 1,300 are killed on snowy, slushy or icy pavement every winter, says SafeWinterRoads.org. Before you… Read More
Loss control tips to prevent winter freeze-ups
Prevent Costly Winter Freeze-Ups in Your Building Pipes As temperatures drop and winter sets in, the risk of winter freeze-ups in building pipes becomes a real threat. Whether it’s automatic sprinkler system pipes for fire protection, steam condensate returns or domestic plumbing, insufficient building heat can burst pipes and cause water damage to the building… Read More
How to prepare your small business for winter
As your small business gears up for the holidays and year-end reporting, don’t forget to have a plan in place for severe winter weather. Last year we saw extreme winter weather hit such southern locales as Houston, so now’s the time to begin to prepare your small business for winter. … Read More
