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HMI Severe Weather Alert
As we move into September it is evident that the 2010 storm season is heating up. Although Danielle stayed off shore, Earl has achieved hurricane status and is forecasted to pass very close to the East Coast and tropical storm Fiona is gaining strength as well. In advance of a storm making landfall we wanted to remind everyone of HMI's ability to support you if severe weather damages or destroys trees on your client's properties.
HMI offers P&C insurers the only national solution for rapid and professional emergency tree removal services for both residential and commercial properties. HMI manages a network of over 2,500 fully licensed and insured tree crews to meet your client's needs. We can also provide you with a dedicated CAT response program (requires advanced registration). Our claim support personnel maintain a 24-hour emergency services treeClaims hotline.
In preparation for the remainder of this year's storm season, HMI is expanding its network and preparing crews to respond to tree-related insurance claims.
Following a loss, HMI provides rapid response and comprehensive, expert services to assist you and your clients. In addition to emergency tree removals and CAT services we also offer:
- Expert inspection and documentation of the types, sizes and quantity of destroyed and damaged trees and shrubs.
- Calculation of average replacement costs for destroyed plants.
- Removal estimates and services for destroyed plants.
- Preservation estimates and services for damaged plants.
- Reconstruction estimates and services for damaged/destroyed hardscapes, retaining walls and bedding plants.
- Consultative services with regard to cause of loss.
- Full range of remedial services including tree pruning, removal, cabling, bracing, disease and pest control, lightning protection, etc.
HMI documents each loss with photographs and necessary documentation to meet the requirements of insurance adjusters. We are also experienced Xactimate users. For more information, please call us at (866) 937-6468. If your clients need emergency tree removal support please contact our treeClaims hotline at (877) 406-3232. |
