Jim Flannery, Author at Balcombes Insurance Claims Management

11th October 2019

Balcombes 20:20 Vision

Property Damage & Business Interruption In today’s world, the increased level of consumer protection and written communication should have contributed to a better experience for the customer. However the opposite is true. Instead people can feel bombarded by copious paperwork and correspondence. Nobody likes to read the small print and most people hate automated telephone […]

30th September 2019

Sponsorship

by Jim Flannery in Uncategorised

Wexford Equestrian Autumn Grand Prix Balcombes are proud sponsors of the Wexford Equestrian Autumn Grand Prix Showjumping event which was held on Sunday 29th September 2019. The overall winner was Eddie Maloney who had the fastest clear round in a time of 34.03 on Cruicerath Flexianna. In second was Edward Doyle Jnr in a time […]

26th September 2019

Oil leaks

by Jim Flannery in Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims News, Insurance Claims Tips / Procedures, Property Damage Insurance Claims, Uncategorised

Escape of oil An escape of oil can have a devastating impact not only on you and your family’s health from the toxic fumes but also on your property and perhaps most worryingly into local watercourses, vegetation and neighbouring properties. The impact and damage that an escape of oil can have cannot be understated and […]

31st July 2019

Summer soaking

by Jim Flannery in Burst Pipe Insurance Claims, Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Flood / Water Damage Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims News, Property Damage Insurance Claims

Water damage claims Good weather brings a smile to all our faces. However, the happiness can quickly disappear if you arrive home from holidays to find your home has been damaged by a water leak while you were away. Running water will damage plasterboard, woodwork, electrical appliances and soft furnishings. No amount of drying out […]

8th March 2019

Smyths Toys suffer major fire and business interruption loss

by Jim Flannery in Business Interruption Insurance Claims, Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Fire Damage Insurance Claims, Property Damage Insurance Claims, Uncategorised

On 27th July 2016 Smyths Toy store in Naas, Co. Kildare suffered a major fire which destroyed the premises, contents and stock causing it’s closure leading to a significant business interruption loss. The fire started in the stores at the rear of the premises and quickly engulfed the entire mezzanine level store room including several […]

21st February 2019

Send us an estimate

by Jim Flannery in Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims Tips / Procedures, Property Damage Insurance Claims

“Send us an estimate.” How many times have you said that to an insured who rings up to report a household or commercial property claim? Why not offer your client a solution instead of leaving them with a problem? Early intervention and the engagement of a Loss Assessor can ensure a better outcome. Professional Assessment […]

19th February 2019

Wood burning stoves

by Jim Flannery in Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Fire Damage Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims News, Property Damage Insurance Claims

Wood burning stoves Many home owners are installing solid fuel stoves. There are two main types – multi fuel, which burn coal and wood, or wood burning stoves which only burn timber. Solid fuel stoves improve the air quality in the room and have a higher heat output than an open fire. They provide a […]

Halloween Insurance Claims - Stay Safe this Halloween

30th October 2018

Happy Halloween

by Jim Flannery in Fire Damage Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims News

We would like to wish all our clients, staff and supporters a Happy Halloween. Enjoy the fireworks and bonfires, and stay safe.

Storm Damage Insurance Claims by Balcombes Loss Assessors

21st September 2018

Storm Damage Claims

by Jim Flannery in Flood / Water Damage Insurance Claims, Storm Damage Insurance Claims

Extreme Weather Event Triggers Storm Damage Claims Storm Ali hit Ireland on 19th September 2018. It was as severe as Storm Ophelia in October 2017 – which brought the country to a standstill. Storm Ophelia was classified as a Status Red by Met Eireann. Whilst it caused damage to property and brought trees down, the effects […]

22nd June 2018

The Power of a Team

by Jim Flannery in Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Fire Damage Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims News, Property Damage Insurance Claims, Uncategorised

The Power of a Team “No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a solo game, you’ll always lose out to a team.” – Reid Hoffman, entrepreneur, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Linkedin. If you suffer loss or damage to your property you need help to compile and negotiate your insurance claim. You would […]

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