How insurers and insureds can reduce fire risks in 2024

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A fire can close a facility for much longer than previously expected due to ongoing supply chain issues stemming from the pandemic.

Industrial and manufacturing facilities experience nearly 38,000 fires a year, with lighting equipment and electrical distribution responsible for 24% of these incidents. Global Risk Consultants offers tips to mitigate fire risks. (Credit: Mat Hayward/Adobe Stock)

Global Risk Consultants released their 2024 trends for fire risk management, offering new guidance for insurers and insureds, including why proper evaluations and safety engineering reports are critical.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. industrial and manufacturing facilities are most at risk, suffering $1.2 billion in damages annually. However, cost is not the only concern. In 2022, fires in non-residential structures led to about 150…

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