WINT and HSB help you reduce your deductibles by up to $250,000
Water is the primary reason for rising commercial property claims costs and experts are putting the blame squarely on one major issue: deteriorating infrastructure. “About $4-$6 billion a year is paid out in commercial property claims in Canada,” explains April Pittendreigh, vice president of national claims at Gallagher Canada in the Canadian Underwriter. “Water claims […]
Is water your biggest on-site construction threat?
Construction is due to begin on the site of your new development. You’ve lined up everything necessary to greenlight this project: insurance, health and safety, fire prevention, and sustainability checks. But there’s one quiet threat you might not have accounted for: water. Construction projects by their nature are hotbeds of risk. From collapsing scaffolding to […]
The must-have features of commercial-grade water leak detection systems
Powerful leak prevention technologies have matured over the last few years, and water management and leak detection systems are becoming a must-have in any facility or construction site. Developers, construction companies, facilities managers, and innovation experts must therefore educate themselves on commercial leak detection solutions and choose wisely. But understanding the features that make a […]
WINT’s 2022 in Review
2023 is here, and as we plan for what’s ahead, we thought we’d look at all that the last year brought us. 2022 was a tough economic year for so many businesses and individuals. Reading McKinsey’s year in review, it’s obvious that the year was one of upheavals, burdened by war, supply chain interruptions, rising […]
WINT Recognized for Innovation in Reducing Construction Insurance Claims
WINT has been named a finalist in the Insurance Times’ Tech & Innovation Awards 2019, and we’re very proud to be recognized for our work in helping protect construction projects and newly built facilities from water-related damage. Along with Aqualytics, our distribution partner in the U.K., we’ve been named a finalist in the “Best Use […]
Prevent Water Damage on Your Jobsite with AI
The construction industry must always manage risk. It is in a contractor’s best interest to be proactive and mitigate as much as possible, including dealing with the potential for water damage. The risk of damage from water leaks during the construction process is a very real threat, especially in an unoccupied building. One incident that […]
Water Management is an Insurance Policy
The threat of water damage to commercial buildings is an often-underestimated risk, but it’s a very real problem that facility managers must face. Office buildings or residential and commercial complexes can be particularly vulnerable to plumbing mishaps. They have exponentially more water features than homes, and leaks can also occur in AC and other systems. […]
Using AI to Diagnose Water Consumption Patterns
Smart water system management is a priority for facilities. Leaks and burst or broken pipes can cause expensive water damage if not quickly detected, but old-fashioned monitoring methods give managers a few ways to act in a timely manner. Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning mean new ways to monitor water system operations […]
Your Business Wastes Water Daily: Have You Noticed?
How much money is leaking out of pipes and running toilets in your office buildings? Studies have shown that most buildings, businesses included, use more water than they need to use – and much of that “usage” is actually leakage. Water sustainability is a global issue, and it is a significant area of concern, however, […]
