Insurance Claims News

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 […]

2nd November 2018

Mindfulness and Insurance Claims

by Jim Flannery in Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Uncategorised

Insurance is a headache In today’s fast paced environment where communication is 24/7 and people are busy with work and life. It is hard to get time from all the distractions to concentrate on the important stuff that has to be done. Many tasks can be a chore to do. That is why many people […]

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 Uncategorised

“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 and you need help to compile and negotiate your insurance claim, you would be well advised to […]

13th April 2018

Friday 13th….unlucky for some

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

Friday 13th can, according to superstition, be unlucky for some. However, if you suffer damage to your property and need advice and assistance in negotiating your insurance claim, it could be your lucky day. Balcombes have a team of qualified and experienced loss assessors who are able to fully assess your loss and damage within […]

28th February 2018

The Beast from the East

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

Ireland is experiencing a cold snap as polar air crosses from the East and meets with a moist air mass from Storm Emma from the South. This is resulting in significant snow falls and sub zero temperatures, as the Met Office issues a Status Red weather alert. Prolonged freezing conditions can cause pipes to burst […]

20th February 2018

Expert water detection, the key to success…

by Jim Flannery in Business Interruption Insurance Claims, Flood / Water Damage Insurance Claims

Expert water detection If you suffer water damage from a leaking pipe, how do you know what to claim for? We have given up a long time ago trying to figure out the path that water flows. Balcombes loss assessors all carry a vital piece of equipment that detects moisture content in wood, plaster or […]

19th February 2018

Fire, Smoke or Water

by Jim Flannery in Business Interruption Insurance Claims, Fire Damage Insurance Claims, Flood / Water Damage Insurance Claims

Fire, Smoke or Water Damage People often ask “which causes the worst damage: fire, smoke or water?” My answer is simple – they are all bad. However, there is no fire without smoke, and usually when you have a fire there is water damage as well due to fire brigade extinguishers or water pipes melting […]

24th October 2017

Balcombes Mind Map

by Jim Flannery in Insurance Claims News

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