Water damage

Lemonade Launches Homeowners Insurance in France

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Professional Services, Technology, Residential Building & Real Estate, Insurance, Construction & Property, Artificial Intelligence, Central bank, Growth, Cardif, Partnership, Policy, DNB, AI, BNP Paribas, Love, Home insurance, Water damage, Security (finance)

Lemonade , the digital insurance company powered by AI and social impact, today announced the launch of Homeowners insurance in France in partnership with BNP Paribas Cardif.

Key Points: 
  • Lemonade , the digital insurance company powered by AI and social impact, today announced the launch of Homeowners insurance in France in partnership with BNP Paribas Cardif.
  • Today’s launch builds on Lemonade’s entrance into France in December 2020, offering AI-powered renters insurance to protect residents’ belongings.
  • With Lemonade’s European business making significant strides in 2023, the launch of Homeowners insurance throughout France will support the company’s continued growth as it expands globally.
  • Lemonade’s Homeowners insurance is specifically crafted for customers in France, with the ability to get instantly covered through the Lemonade app, starting from 10 euros per month.

SmartRent Launches Alloy SmartHome Leak Sensor+

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Software, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Technology, REIT, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Water damage, Internet of things, Life, Humidity, Leak, Communication, SMRT, Instrumentation

SmartRent , Inc. (NYSE: SMRT) (“SmartRent” or the “Company”), the leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the launch of its Alloy SmartHome Leak Sensor+.

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  • SmartRent , Inc. (NYSE: SMRT) (“SmartRent” or the “Company”), the leading provider of smart communities and smart operations solutions for the rental housing industry, today announced the launch of its Alloy SmartHome Leak Sensor+.
  • Even with increased performance features, Leak Sensor+ will be offered at the same price point as previous sensor models.
  • “To date, SmartRent has saved more than 134,000 floors from potential damage with our leak detection technology.
  • Leak Sensor+ is our latest device designed from the ground up to improve detection proficiency and accuracy while augmenting the greater smart home ecosystem,” said SmartRent CEO Lucas Haldeman.

PuroClean Continues to Grow Franchise Network with Nationwide Expansion

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Financial management, Culture, Organization, Team Rubicon, Command center, JPMorgan Chase, United States Africa Command, Travel, Research, Entrepreneurship, MBA, Superman, Cadell, Water damage, Wells Fargo, Family, UN, Tourism

TAMARAC, Fla., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PuroClean, one of the country's leading property restoration and remediation franchises, is thrilled to announce the addition of eight new franchise offices across five states in Q1 of 2024. This strategic expansion reinforces PuroClean's commitment to nationwide excellence and dedication to delivering top-tier services and support to diverse communities. PuroClean has kicked off 2024 with numerous honorable accolades, and the momentum continues as the brand secures prominent rankings in Franchise Direct's Top Global Franchises listing and beyond. 

Key Points: 
  • This strategic expansion reinforces PuroClean's commitment to nationwide excellence and dedication to delivering top-tier services and support to diverse communities.
  • PuroClean has kicked off 2024 with numerous honorable accolades, and the momentum continues as the brand secures prominent rankings in Franchise Direct's Top Global Franchises listing and beyond.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome our newest franchise owners to the PuroClean family," said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean.
  • As PuroClean continues its rapid expansion across the nation, the brand's goal remains focused as it approaches the 500th unit mark, projected for the end of Q3.

Home service experts say April is great time to prepare homes for severe weather

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Monday, April 8, 2024
National Weather Service, Farmer, Wind, Weather, System, Tornado, Water, Atmosphere, Water damage, Lighting, Plumbing

BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Farmer's Almanac predicting "cool, wet and thundery" weather for New York this spring, Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning, a family-owned home service company serving Brooklyn and Manhattan since 1906, wants to remind homeowners that spring is a great time to prepare homes for severe weather.

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  • "Severe weather week is a great time to get prepared so that bad weather doesn't take you by surprise," said Michael Petri, owner of Petri Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Drain Cleaning.
  • "Homeowners can help fortify their homes against bad weather with a few simple steps.
  • In addition to protecting their homes from damage, these tips could save the lives of loved ones."
  • "Unfortunately, we all have to deal with severe weather at one time or another," Petri said.

Verisk Announces Integration with Seek Now to Streamline Ground Truth Assessment of Homeowners Insurance Claims

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Water damage, Insurance, Data collection, VRSK, Ecosystem

This integration expands Verisk’s open ecosystem, offering claims adjusters increased flexibility and streamlining the damage assessment process.

Key Points: 
  • This integration expands Verisk’s open ecosystem, offering claims adjusters increased flexibility and streamlining the damage assessment process.
  • Seek Now’s technology will be seamlessly integrated within Verisk’s suite of property estimating solutions, eliminating the need for manual information transfer.
  • As a result of this integration, shared customers of Verisk and Seek Now will experience a simplified and accelerated claims resolution process, improving their claims outcomes while enriching their policyholder’s overall experience.
  • The integration will also streamline referrals, real-time routing, status and data collection process for property insurance claims leading to a meaningful reduction in cycle times.

United Water Restoration Group of Arlington Announce Recent Exponential Growth

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Professional, Employment, Attention, Empathy, Trauma, IICRC, Insurance, Heart, Safety, Water damage, Amusement park

United Water Restoration Group of Arlington, a full-service remediation and restoration company, is thrilled to announce its recent exponential growth which has led to the expansion of its local business in Arlington into a franchise with offices located all around the country.

Key Points: 
  • United Water Restoration Group of Arlington, a full-service remediation and restoration company, is thrilled to announce its recent exponential growth which has led to the expansion of its local business in Arlington into a franchise with offices located all around the country.
  • With over 15 years of earning a reputation in Arlington as the water damage restoration experts in the area, United Water Restoration Group of Arlington, led by industry expert Vincent Thomas, has shown a steadfast dedication to providing a top-notch service for both residential and commercial properties.
  • “Our mission is clear,” says Vincent Thomas, owner of United Water Restoration Group of Arlington.
  • For those facing fire, mold damage, or water damage Arlington and surrounding areas, United Water Restoration Group offers not just restoration services but peace of mind.

Foiling fire at home and work--a list of necessary safety equipment

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Smoke, Cooking, Water damage, Wood, Checklist, SAN, Pet, Fire, Paper, Wildfire, USFA, Safety, Machine shop

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande fully supports the fact that equipping living and work spaces with an escape plan and fire safety tools is a critical strategy for keeping everyone safe.

Key Points: 
  • Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
  • SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Safely escaping a building fire is a matter of being aware and prepared with a fire safety plan and fire safety tools.
  • Fire safety tools can help make the safest use of that valuable time.
  • Escape plans can be downloaded from a variety of fire safety websites such as the USFA, or acquired from local fire departments.

The Brothers that just do Gutters Launches Nationwide Recurring Gutter Cleaning Program

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Water damage, Longevity, Gutter, Your Home, Brother, Thermoplastic

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brothers that just do Gutters, a leading full-service gutter company, is revolutionizing gutter maintenance with the nationwide launch of their Recurring Gutter Cleaning Program. This innovative service allow customers to "Set It and Forget It," offering hassle-free maintenance with automated cleanings, ensuring gutters are always in top condition.

Key Points: 
  • Introducing 'Set It and Forget It' Gutter Maintenance: Hassle-Free Care for Your Home
    SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brothers that just do Gutters, a leading full-service gutter company, is revolutionizing gutter maintenance with the nationwide launch of their Recurring Gutter Cleaning Program.
  • With the average cost of a gutter cleaning at $300, the program provides significant savings with discounted rates for multiple cleanings.
  • "Our Recurring Gutter Cleaning Program is designed to take the worry out of gutter maintenance," said Danny Horboychuk, Brand President of The Brothers that just do Gutters.
  • Homeowners interested in the Recurring Gutter Cleaning Program or other gutter services can visit www.brothersgutters.com or call 866-550-3569.

Hydrific's Cutting-Edge Smart Home Water Sensor Droplet Launches on Kickstarter

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Ideation, Kickstarter, Research, AWE, Green Builder Media, Water quality, Water, Water damage

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrific, part of LIXIL, today announced that Droplet, its cutting-edge smart home water sensor designed to make water conservation easy and enjoyable, has launched on Kickstarter. The campaign will offer backers exclusive early access and the opportunity to help pioneer the future of water sustainability. Droplet has already received strong consumer interest, with over 1,000 preorders and a subscriber base that has grown to over 5,000 people.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydrific , part of LIXIL , today announced that Droplet, its cutting-edge smart home water sensor designed to make water conservation easy and enjoyable, has launched on Kickstarter.
  • Droplet monitors water consumption in homes from a single point and provides users with real-time data and actionable insights in the seamlessly integrated mobile app.
  • The Kickstarter launch empowers consumers to use water efficiently, reduce bills, and prevent water damage.
  • To learn more about Droplet and contribute to the Kickstarter campaign, please visit our Kickstarter page .

Allstate Protection Plans Finds 78 Million Americans Damaged Their Smartphones in the Last Year. The Nation's Repair and Replacement Bill Now Totals $149 Billion Since the Introduction of the Smartphone

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Water damage, Life, Carbon, SAN, Glass, Friends, Research, Accident, Family, DIY, Plastic, Recycling, Mobile phone

SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- From listening to music to watching movies, connecting with family to counting steps, we depend on our smartphones like never before, according to new research by Allstate Protection Plans. Yet, there are real misconceptions about the cost of smartphone ownership when it comes to damage and repairs. In its latest Mobile Mythconceptions Surveys1, Allstate Protection Plans found that 49% of American smartphone owners report spending more time on their phones than a year ago, and that the amount of money they spent on screen repairs surged to $8.3 billion in 2023, nearly tripling the amount spent in 2018 ($3.4 billion). It also found that 27% of American smartphone owners say they would initiate screen repairs within a day due to the importance of their phones in everyday life.

Key Points: 
  • In the past 12 months, 78 million Americans reported damaging a device compared to 87 million during a comparable period in 2020.
  • Almost half (49%) of Americans would not repair a damaged smartphone that still functions due to the high costs involved.
  • The nation's repair expenses have soared, with America collectively spending $149 billion on smartphone repairs and replacements since the introduction of the smartphone.
  • For information on how to keep smartphones safe and avoid hefty out-of-pocket repair costs with a protection plan, visit AllstateProtectionPlans.com.