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4 Common Claims for Inventory

Many inventory dealers wonder what happens when they have a claim. What claims are most common and what circumstances lead to those claims are also top questions asked by dealers. As one of the nation’s top insurance administrators, we see a lot of claims. Here are four of the most common claims for inventory and [...]

By | September 30th, 2024|Inventory risks, Risk Management Tips|Comments Off on 4 Common Claims for Inventory

Protecting Inventory from Summer Weather Risks

Any inventory exposed to the elements faces risk of damage. Because weather risks can be difficult to predict and can affect your inventory at any point in your supply chain, it’s important to understand the dangers that exist and properly manage summer weather risks for your business. 3 Warm Weather Inventory Risks for Dealers 1. [...]

By | July 21st, 2024|Insurance Information, Insurance offerings|Comments Off on Protecting Inventory from Summer Weather Risks

Outdoor Wind Hazards for Inventory Businesses

March and April are two of the windiest months of the year. The seasonal change from winter to spring causes differences in air pressure and air temperature that can result in some very gusty winds. With outdoor inventory exposed to the elements, this windy time of year can pose a significant risk to your business. [...]

By | April 2nd, 2024|Insurance offerings, Weather safety|0 Comments

Water Intrusion Risks for Inventory Dealers

Winter weather is often unpredictable. Some years are mild, with barely any snow. Other years, winters are harsh, bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snow into areas not used to seeing it, and these conditions can impact your inventory and business. While you may be prepared for winter risks like low temperatures and snow, water intrusion [...]

By | November 28th, 2023|Risk Management Tips, Weather safety|0 Comments

3 Recent Inventory Dealer Claim Examples and How to Prevent Them

Last year, we shared three claim examples that real inventory dealers faced, showing the variety of risks inventory businesses can experience. The variety of risks – and claims – continues. Read on to learn about three new claim examples from our insured dealers and how you can protect your business against similar claims.   Inventory [...]

By | August 2nd, 2023|Risk Management Tips|0 Comments

How to Reduce Hail Damage to Inventory

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were 4,436 hail-producing storms in 2022. While the heaviest hail damage is largely confined to the center of the United States, nearly every state has a risk of experiencing hail from time to time. And with hail costing billions of dollars every year, it pays to [...]

By | April 6th, 2023|Risk Management Tips, Weather safety|0 Comments

Parking Lot Improvements to Reduce Inventory Damage

Damage to your inventory and buildings doesn’t always occur as a result of theft. Unfortunately, customers, or even employees, can cause accidents and damage. Look at your business’s layout and parking lot structure to see if you can make improvements to prevent these accidents. Easy parking lot improvements With a few minor changes to your [...]

By | December 1st, 2022|Risk Management Tips|0 Comments

Lockton Affinity’s Flexible Billing Benefit

Because the inventory dealers have on hand changes frequently, Lockton Affinity offers a flexible billing benefit for Inventory insurance policyholders. This benefit ensures your coverage and billing adjusts to match your inventory, guaranteeing you never overpay for inventory you no longer have. Browse our frequently asked questions to understand more about this important benefit. FAQs [...]

3 Inventory Claim Examples and How to Prevent Them

There are numerous risks inventory businesses face. From theft to severe weather damage, your business can experience a wide variety of inventory damage. Read on to learn three recent claim examples from our insured dealers and how you can protect your business against similar claims. Inventory Claim Examples: Partial Theft The claim: A manufactured home [...]

By | August 1st, 2022|Insurance Information, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Tips to File a Claim from Lockton Affinity

Despite your commitment to risk management and proper procedures to protect your inventory, claims can happen. When an incident occurs, avoid the panic. Save this article on claims support from Lockton Affinity to ensure you remember how to respond to a claim correctly and efficiently if the time comes. Decide to file a claim It [...]